We hope your season is off to a great start! Even if you came out of the gate strong with a high-performing infield, it is always a good idea to take stock of how your infield is performing midway through the season. Former MLB Groundskeeper and one of our resident DuraEdge Field Experts, Luke Yoder,…
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A Former Groundskeeper’s Guide to Building a Quality Infield
BY LUKE YODER Fewer rainouts, reduced injuries, reliable hops, less maintenance are all achievable in your current venue. It won’t happen overnight, but improved consistency in your field quality is possible in the near term. Getting there means getting real about what’s being done to your field by nature and your grounds crew. The next…
Calcined Clay Conditioner: Maximizing the Benefits (Part 2)
Providing insight for the SFM when it comes to making sense of what’s available in the market and what to consider from a performance and financial standpoint. We will also break down the myths behind “What’s in the Bag?”
Calcined Clay Conditioner: Maximizing the Benefits (Part 1)
If you remember back to our previous blog, we covered amending your infield based on science and recent innovation vs. tilling in calcined clay conditioner (CCC) as a cure all. This brings me to discuss what CCC is most beneficial for when implementing best maintenance practices on your infield skin.
BlackStick: The Evolution of Black Gumbo Packing Clay
The history of black gumbo packing clay and how BlackStick came to be.
Amending Infields: A Scientific Approach – Part 2
It has been 2 years since we did this project and they have not had to laser grade or bring in any additional material. No more washouts or scrambling after a rain event to get the field playable. They now enjoy an infield surface with increased performance and less maintenance.
Amending Infields: A Scientific Approach
WRITTEN BY: LUKE YODER Sports Field Managers (SFM’s) have been amending their infields since I got into the game in 1994. This process has included (but not been limited to) tilling in sand, heavy clay, calcined clay conditioner (CCC), polymers, and even ground up corn cobs! Amending infields was not based on science, but determined on touch and feel (art), vendor recommendation, or what was…
New Approach for a Sustainable Solution
WRITTEN BY: Luke Yoder
What is a true sustainable long-term solution for your infield skin?
Providing High Quality Infield Surfaces with DuraEdge Engineered Soils
WRITTEN BY: Luke Yoder
When DuraEdge Engineered Soils are properly installed they have been proven to improve safety, consistency, playability, and help mitigate costly rainouts. A DuraEdge surface will also decrease maintenance moving forward because of the soil’s ability to eliminate migration and deliver quicker re-entry following rain events with less conditioner required.
Navigating the COVID Pandemic as a Sports Turf Manger
The coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented in our country and industry. Around the country there are various levels of restrictions as to who is able to work. For many of us it has meant less time looking over our ballfields. There are still plenty of things we can be doing if we are working or quarantined…
Defining Fine: Reevaluating Standards for Field Safety and Quality
Set your levels of tolerance. Communicate your standards. Enforce your policies. Most of all, replace the word “FINE” with “GOOD” and you will be just fine.
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