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January 2016 | Volume 32 | Number 1
FEATURES
Field Science
8 Here for the players: John Turnour of
the Washington Nationals
14 Successful seeding of cool-season grass coming
out of winter
20 Update on pesticide resistance in sports turf
The SportsTurf Interview
28 The SportsTurf Interview: STMA CEO Kim Heck
Facilities & Operations
34 Any changes in field maintenance for 2016?
STMA members respond
Tools & Equipment
40 New water treatment product & new portable indoor flooring
DEPARTMENTS
6 From the Sidelines
7 STMA President's Message
33 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz
44 STMA in Action
47 STMA Chapter Contacts
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A
Opening Day at Nationals Park last season in
Washington DC. John Turnour, Director of Grounds
Operations for the Washington Nationals and an STMA
member, is profiled in this issue and shares how he
grows cool-season varieties in the southern transition
zone. Photo courtesy of Washington Nationals.
STARTING LINEUP
On the cover:
