Sustainable Turf: Balancing Playability and Soil Health on Sports Turf

Yara's Crop Nutrition podcast

In the realm of professional sports, the meticulous care of sports turf fields sets the stage for exceptional athlete performance. Unlike traditional farmlands, urban landscapes, or native ecosystems, these specialized fields demand precise agronomic strategies to withstand the rigors of athletic activity. Tailoring crop nutrition to specific turf grass varieties, managing constant foot traffic, and ensuring rapid recovery all contribute to lush, resilient playing surfaces that meet exacting sports industry standards while upholding the health of these green spaces. Joined by Yara's Neil Mayberry, Regional Market Development Manager for the Eastern US, Dr. Rob Mikkelsen, Director of Agronomic Services and Dr. Bryan Hopkins from Brigham Young University, this podcast episode delves into their insights drawn from a comprehensive study of North American sports turf fields, unraveling effective management practices that bridge the gap between playability and sustainability.

Be sure to check out the bible, "Best Management Practices for the Sports Field Manager"

Another resouce is a talk that Dr. Bryan Hopkins did last year, "Soil Science Simplified: The Dirt on Green Grass"