The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) are seeking public input on proposed guidance that would guide agency personnel in managing climbing opportunities on national forests, grasslands and parks. The public is invited to provide input on both agencies’ guidance through Jan. 16, 2024. 

Doosan Bobcat, Inc., a company within Doosan Group, showcased how the company is driving equipment advancements by leveraging emerging technologies.

Ecore Int’l, a global leader in the recycling and transformation of reclaimed materials into innovative, performance-driven surfaces, is now the exclusive distributor of OSSTSPORT (Optimum Sport Surface Technology) products in the U.S.

TenCate, the world’s leading manufacturer, distributor and installer of synthetic turf for sports and landscape applications, announced that it has achieved yet another significant goal: manufacturing its top-of-the-line artificial grass without the use of PFAS. 

Hilltip's new SnowStriker VTR snowplows are designed for compact tractors and loaders weighing 2.5 to 5 tons.

IronCraft LLC, formerly Titan Implement, introduces the Terminator Tree and Stump Remover, a skid steer and compact track loader attachment with enough clamping power to uproot trees up to 12-inches in diameter and remove any size stump.

OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) introduces the TR-34 tire for farm tractors and ride-on mowers. It offers exceptional performance on grass, mud and loose soil, while reducing the risk of turf damage and soil compaction.

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association's (SFIA) examination of 2022 participation and market trends revealed that the total number of participants in team sports in the United States was 70.8 million in 2022, the same amount as in 2019, reflecting the highest annual participation in team sports in the past 10 years. This comeback is measured against the 2020 team sport participation figure of 67 million, driven by the closure of facilities and the shutdown of leagues and teams.

The American Camp Association (ACA) announced the recipients of the 2024 National Awards. 

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released survey results today in the article “2024 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.