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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Butler University Softball - Overseeded Bermudagrass

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As we enter the last week of October, I thought it would be a good time to look at the overseeded Riviera bermudagrass playing surface at Bu...
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Kane County Chronicle - Synthetic Turf Fields Possible Link to Cancer Causing a Stir

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Fallout continues from the NBC News story regarding synthetic turf.  Over the weekend, Jennifer Dubose posted an editorial in the Kane Coun...
Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Environment and Human Health Inc. - Exposure to Tire Crumbs

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Another report on tire crumbs, this time from Environment and Human Health Inc. (EHHI) EHHI's report looks at the Exposures to Ground ...
Friday, October 10, 2014

NBC News - "Does Synthetic Turf Pose Health Risks?"

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Hannah Rappleye of NBC News reported this week on "Soccer Goalie Wonders If Synthetic Turf Poses Health Risks?"  It is an intere...
Friday, October 3, 2014

Layering Infield Mixes - NOT a Sound Practice

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This week I was at a high school that was have issues with their infield.  I asked the AD if he new what type of material he was using.  He ...
Sunday, September 28, 2014

Forbes.com - How Taxpayers Get Fooled on Cost of Artificial Turf Field

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Today, Mike Ozanian from Forbes.com posted an articled titled,  How Taxpayers Get Fooled on Cost of Artificial Turf Field .  It is a great...
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Thursday, September 25, 2014

St Mary's of the Woods - Universe Mowing Vol. III

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Well, we are a week into the post universe mowing stage at Saint Mary's of the Woods .  Below is a quick update. The existing turf is ...
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About Me

Jamie Mehringer
Co-founder and partner of J&D Turf. A sportsturf junkie, I cut my teeth at Victory Field with the Indianapolis Indians maintaining the playing surface at what has been dubbed "The Best Minor League Ballpark in America." From intern, to assistant to head groundskeeper over 10 seasons, I was director of operations for the team before realizing sportsturf was my passion, baseball was merely the game. My bachelor’s degree in sports management from Marian University and a degree in turfgrass science from Purdue University serve as the initial credibility with clients ranging from university to K-12 administrators, parks and rec officials, and maintenance crews to my friends with their own fields in the Major Leagues. The "Smart Turf" blog is my way of sharing my experiences as consultant, groundskeeper and business owner with the larger sportsturf community. There was a day early in my career that I'd joke that I live to make tall grass short. Given the expanding horizon of this profession over the last decade, I've come to realize and respect it as much more.
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