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The article discusses effort of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) air base in Washington that use preconsumer food scraps compost on base to restore habitat for endangered species. It mentions that its Earthworks composting facility composted preconsumer food scraps from facilities on the base. It include comments from Rod Gilbert of JBLM, on towns built on prairies. It adds experiments conducted at its Eagle's Pride Golf Course to examine golf course management using compost as nutrient.

The article discusses the common applications of compost on residential and commercial landscapes as a soil amendment prior to planting turf and for maintenance as a top dressing product. It mentions its role in improving health, water infiltration and retention capacity of ball fields, golf courses and residential lawns. It also presents views of Al Rattie, director of market development at the US Composting Council, regarding the same.

Focuses on the application of radiant heat system in the engineering and maintenance of football field Gilette Stadium in New England. Development of turf warming and turf conditioning systems; Application of technology to enhance turf performance; Factor leading to the destruction of turf conditions. INSETS: The Mechanical System.;The Winning Team..

Part I. Discusses the utilization of composted materials for management of turf grass diseases. Types of peat frequently used in turf grass management; Benefits from using natural organic fertilizers; Purpose of topdressing.

Reports on the ideas and principles developed for the operation of environment friendly municipal golf courses in the United States. Identification of general environmental measures; Planning, design and construction of golf courses; Emphasis on retention and drainage and systems; Minimizing time of ground exposure; Integrated Pest Management; Tree planting.

The article offers information on the factors that should be considered by compost producers to improve their sales pitch from landscape industry. It says that compost producers should understand the size and qualities and must be well engaged with the industry. It says that trends such as water shortage and ecofriendly landscaping offers opportunity to promote compost. It says that the use of compost in landscaping include as tree backfill mix, decorative plant mulch, and turf maintenance. INSET: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT "SNAP SHOT".

The article focuses on the project conducted by the Cornell Waste Management Institute and the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University which examines the effects of topdressing manure-based composed on established turf fields in New York. Six sites have been selected where six treatments were applied. The composts used were analyzed prior to application for both pathogen levels and compost quantity parameters. Researchers disclose that at Site 2, compost additions improved turfgrass quality.

The article offers brief information on the Groundsmaster 5900 used in truf management from garden company Toro Co.

The article offers evaluates the ground protection system SlatTrex from Property Props Inc.

The article discusses the contract approved by the government of Missouri to the landscape contractor equipment manufacturer Toro via the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint which allows state agencies to acquire certain Toro products at competitive prices.These equipments induce utility vehicles, commercial mowers and turf renovation equipment,.

Focuses on the decision of British grower Tony Shelford to purchase a Brouwer Robomax turf harvester following difficulties of finding a reliable staff. Features of the harvester; Advantages of the on-board computer installed in the harvester; Production capacity of the harvester.

Reports on the DD GrassMaster turf management system developed by Netherlands-based Desso DLW Sports Systems. Features and functions; Application of the technology for football stadium turf management; Use of hydraulic power in the system; Contact information.

The article reports that the state government of Illinois has approved a statewide multi-year contract for the outdoor maintenance equipment from Toro Co., a manufacturer of turf maintenance equipment. It mentions that the pact offers the state agencies competitive pricing on select Toro grounds maintenance gears.

The article reports that the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California has paid over 34 million U.S. dollars in turf-removal rebates since July 1, 2015. Topics mentioned include a tool made by the MWD on its website to let consumers know if they qualify, the urge of the Los Angeles City Council's Energy and Environment Committee for the full council to change the requirement to include homeowners with dead or dying lawns, and approval of any replacement project before it starts.

The article discusses the findings of a 2015 study that tracks the U.S. market for a variety of garden supplies. Topics covered include the projected increase in total demand for packaged lawn and garden consumables annually through 2018, forecasts on the landscaping and turf equipment segment, and the growing use of cooperative purchasing and piggyback purchasing arrangements.

The author comments on the ruling set by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) of Great Britain for union turf wars in line with its decision in the case Pharmacists Defence Association Union (PDAU) versus Boots Management Services Ltd. The author states that the recognition legislation was drafted to prevent turf wars between unions seeking the right to negotiate pay, hours and holidays for the same group of workers. The author notes that the sweetheart deal is dead.

The author covers issues related to the agricultural industry in England. He expresses his amazement with grass growth rates of over 70 kilogram per hectare (kg/ha) despite dry weather. Also cited is that a Summit discussion was held in April 2007 to concentrate on grass management. He adds that removing the break wire to accelerate rotation has improved milk production.

The article compares the effects of grass preparation techniques on grass silage. An experiment is conducted to compare the effects of aeration, harrowing and flat rolling techniques on grass. The advantages and disadvantages associated with each technique are mentioned. The experiment is conducted in partnership with dairy research specialist Kingshay.

The article reports that the "Wisconsin Recycling Means Business," a new publication of the state Department of Natural Resources, profiled the Bruce Co. of Middleton showing how it takes yard trimmings from nine southcentral communities turning them into new lawns that grow faster and require fewer chemical treatments than typical turf. The three composting sites operated by Bruce Co. receive 15,000 to 20,000 cubic yards of each paid for by the municipalities. The company takes from four to eight months to produce compost which is used in the firms's landscaping business with some sold to local contractors.

The article reflects on the latest research tests commissioned by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) of the United Kingdom on the effectiveness of compost on turf maintenance compared with commercial topdressing products. The trials are conducted on different turf types and a senior researcher, doctor David Lawson concluded that the results are very encouraging. He cited the football fairways in particular, in which compost supported fast growth, great color and wearability. These observations are supported by Louise Hollingworth, organics technical manager at WRAP Organics.

The article highlights some of the findings of a Biosolids Peer Review Committee appointed by the Town Council in Brunswick, Maine to assess the use of Class A biosolids compost as a soil amendment in turf management programs within Zone 2 of the Town's aquifer protection zone. The Committee reported that believed Class A Compost to be appropriate for a turf management program and does not represent an increased risk over Organic Compost. In the spring some citizens expressed concerns about biosolids in a petition, forcing the Town Council to suspend the use of biosolids compost.

The article features McRometer's McPropeller Flowmeter, a high-accuracy flowmeter for irrigation with leading-edge propeller flow sensing design and rugged packaging. The equipment is designed for liquid flow measurement in agricultural, horticulture, turf and other irrigation applications requiring high volume water use. The Model MO300 flowmeter is a bolt-on saddle type instrument that provides instantaneous indication and totalization of liquid flow without electrical power.

Focuses on sports turf management as potential growth markets for compost. Opinion of Peter Landschoot, associate professor of turfgrass science at Penn State University, during a 1997 meeting of the Pennsylvania Composting Association; Importance of linking with small colleges and high schools to reach the markets for golf courses and athletic fields.

Reports on the development by the Australian company StratAyr Pty Ltd. of BAyr Root Turf product. Turf used in Australia's Parliament House; Use of StrathAyr System and StrathAyr SquAyrs; Removal of the limitations on the use of natural turf surfaces.