Happy Retirement Mike Skeen!
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After 18 years, Mike Skeen has decided to retire as our West Texas salesman for TMC. Thank you and congratulations Mike!
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TMC Sports Turf "MVP" Dan Fowler of Clifton ISD
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Texas Multi-Chem is proud to recognize Clifton ISD's Dan Fowler with the TMC Sports Turf "MVP" award.
Read MoreSports Field Irrigation
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Does your current sports field irrigation system create "crop circle" patterns on your athletic fields? Do you constantly struggle to adequately water your athletic fields? Contact TMC at 1-800-292-1214. We can help put together a solution that balances proper sports field irrigation and water conservation.
Read MoreTMC Sports Turf "MVP" - Ruben Olivares of Sabinal ISD
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There just aren't that many high school football fields in Texas that can be considered exceptional. For Sabinal ISD's Ruben Olivares, it's clear that mediocrity is not the goal. 'Good enough' simply will not do. At Sabinal ISD, distinction is the prevailing virtue, and it shows. For this reason, Texas Multi-Chem is proud to honor Ruben Olivares with the TMC Sports Turf "MVP" Award.
Read MoreIn-Season Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing Height Preferences
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Aside from the common guidance discussed elsewhere on this site, in-season mowing height can also vary based on the preferences of coaches and players. For example, a baseball field may be cut slightly higher if a pitching staff has a solid ground ball fly ball ratio and the taller turf will give the infield a better ability to make plays on the greater number of infield grounders.
Read MoreSports Field Maintenance: Mowing
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When mowing sports fields, mow low, mow frequent, follow the “One Third Rule”. There is no single "ideal" mowing height for sports turf. Many factors are involved that will shape a mowing plan including the grass type, climate, time of year, even the intended speed and style of play of the team that will play on the field.
Read MoreTMC Sports Turf "MVP" - Kenny Hooten of Lockney ISD
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This month Texas Multi-Chem honors Kenny Hooten, Head of Maintenance and Grounds at Lockney ISD, for his dedication in maintaining some of the best high school baseball and softball fields in West Texas. Recognizing excellence in turfgrass management, Kenny has received the prestigious TMC Sports Turf "MVP" Award.
Kenny Hooten, a Lockney native, is head of maintenance and grounds for Lockney ISD. In charge of managing the football stadium, the baseball and softball fields as well as the other school district grounds, you can say Kenny Hooten is more or less a 'one man band' when it comes to the sports field maintenance at Lockney ISD. Being responsible for the fertilizing, overseeding, mowing, watering, dragging and weed control on the athletic fields keeps Kenny's plate full all the time.
Read MoreInfield Maintenance - Part 5 - Fertilization, Weed Control
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Baseball and Softball Infield Maintenance. Part 5. Fertilization, Weed Control. The key elements to successful care of the turfgrass are mowing, irrigation, aerating, fertilization and weed control.
Read MoreInfield Maintenance - Part 4 - Mowing, Irrigation, Aeration
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It's baseball and softball season in Texas. This is part four in our series covering several topics involving in-season softball and baseball field maintenance.
The key elements to successful care of the turfgrass are mowing, irrigation, aerating, fertilization and weed control...
Read MoreInfield Maintenance - Part 2
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This is part two in our series covering several topics involving in-season softball and baseball field maintenance. This part covers managing moisture on your infield skinned area surface.
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