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Irrigation Association announces newly elected directors
The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce three new members of the IA Board of Directors. New directors began their terms at the conclusion of the 2025 Irrigation Show and Education Week and joined the other members who are continuing their terms from previous years. The IA Board is made up of 15 elected leaders in the irrigation industry. The IA welcomes these new leaders to the board and the association. Their contributions are essential to the IA’s work to...
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Tickets on sale for GMA Conference 2026
Tickets are now available for the brand-new GMA Conference 2026 and the GMA Industry Awards. Both events will be hosted at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on March 12. Designed for grounds professionals, the GMA Conference 2026 offers curated opportunities for advanced learning – not just technically, but in the soft skills that are increasingly essential in modern grounds management. Attendees can shape their own agenda on the day and explore solutions to workplace-specific challenges. The conference provides a...
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NRPA statement on minibus appropriations bills passage
Kristine Stratton, president and CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Minibus Appropriations Bills: “Today is an important day for parks and recreation and the communities we serve. We celebrate the bipartisan commitment to increased funding levels for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) state assistance program, NRPA’s top funding priority. LWCF has funded tens of thousands of state and local park projects during the past...
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2026 Green Sports Alliance Summit
The 2026 Green Sports Alliance Summit will be held at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland from May 5-7, 2026. The 2026 Green Sports Alliance Summit will bring together venue operators, sustainability professionals, athletes, and community partners to explore what it means to thrive in the face of adversity. Attendees can also purchase tour tickets to visit the facilities of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians, or Cleveland Browns, highlighting the city’s leadership in sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. Head to...
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MSU profiles two of its turfgrass industry award winners
Michigan State University (MSU) recently shared a story about Turfgrass Fellowship award winner RuiLin Miao; and Ryan Bearss, James B. and Harriet Beard Endowed Graduate Fellowship award winner. Miao’s research area is turfgrass physiology, specifically reducing winterkill, and Bearss is a FIFA World Cup Project Research Assistant. Read more about both award winners on the MSU site.
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PGMS is investing in the future of the industry by offering up to $10,000 in student scholarships for 2026. If you know a student passionate about their education in the green industry, now is the time to encourage them to apply. These scholarships offer valuable support to help the next generation of leaders grow, succeed, and make an impact. Applications are open now through March 16, 2026. The applicant must be a current student of horticulture or a related field,...
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Seed Your Future’s Powered By You 2026 Campaign
Seed Your Future announced the launch of Powered by You: a yearlong initiative celebrating the people, brands, and changemakers shaping the future of horticulture. Designed to uplift the voices behind the movement, the campaign underscores that the green industry grows stronger when its champions are seen, supported, and heard. Through authentic stories and personal testimonies, Powered by You invites the broader industry to join a collective effort to inspire the next generation of plant professionals. Beginning this month, Seed Your...
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Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute
Rutgers Cooperative Extension is presenting the 2026 Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute on Friday, February 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Monmouth County Ag Building in Freehold, New Jersey. The institute will feature the following: Registration by cash, check, or purchase order only. Call 732-431-7260 or email Catherine.VanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.us
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The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) returned to the Baltimore Convention Center January 7–9, 2026, welcoming more than 10,800 horticulture professionals, including exhibitors, for three days of sourcing, relationship-building, and order-writing across the green industry. The sold-out trade show floor featured more than 890 exhibiting companies, a count that reflects larger booth footprints and expanded displays as exhibitors invested more space to meet with customers, debut new product lines, and move early-season business conversations from interest to action. Exhibitors showcased...
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Kevin Laycock to head sales for PBI-Gordon Corporation
The employee-owners of PBI-Gordon Corporation announced that Kevin Laycock has joined the company as vice president of sales and order to ship. In this role, Laycock will lead the company’s commercial strategy across the PBI-Gordon subsidiary, with responsibility for revenue growth, sales execution, and organizational leadership. He will partner closely with cross-functional teams to advance customer engagement, enhance go-to-market effectiveness, and support long-term growth initiatives. “Kevin is a collaborative, customer-focused leader with an impeccable reputation and a strong commitment to...
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