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Combination of Herbicides Spells Trouble for Goosegrass July 16, 2010
Late-season goosegrass control can be effectively achieved with a tank mix of Dismiss and Revolver herbicides, FMC Professional Solutions says recent research shows. The 2009 study tested several different tank-mix combinations to control goosegrass at the one- to four-tiller stage in warm-season...More>>
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Wondering About Woodward July 15, 2010
I’m still wondering — more than ever, actually — why Mark Woodward is no longer the CEO of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. What happened to make him leave?More>>
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What You're Up Against July 15, 2010
As golf course superintendents, you may be faced with questions regarding pesticides and the effectiveness of the tools you use daily. It’s important to be aware of “what you’re up against” when it comes to the information your customers may be getting from groups who oppose the use of...More>>
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More Than a Buzzword July 15, 2010
The big buzzword in agriculture, which has filtered down to the golf course maintenance industry, is “sustainability.” Then again, the “S” word seems to be the buzzword in just about every industry these days.More>>
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The Top Talk Shop June 29, 2010
Ten top turfgrass researchers from various universities in the South gathered in Key Largo, Fla., for the three-day event. The researchers discussed myriad topics, including testing results on two new Bayer ES herbicides — Specticle, which Bayer expects to debut in the fourth quarter; and...More>>
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FarmLinks Adds Irrigation Audit Program to On The Course Tour June 28, 2010
No matter where you live or work, water management remains one of the key issues impacting the golf industry today, and golf course superintendents are increasingly turning to new and innovative technologies for the better management, use and conservation of water.More>>
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Hustler Turf Appoints Hooper June 28, 2010
Excel Industries Inc. named Buddy Hooper national distribution manager for its Hustler Turf Golf Division. More>>
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Perfectly Imperfect June 28, 2010
The fairways and approaches held large brown areas in them, the Poa greens were strikingly discolored and rolled bumpy in spots, and the course yielded an overall brown patina at Pebble Beach Golf Links for the U.S. Open earlier this month. In short, anyone looking for a dark-green, perfectly...More>>
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Did Woodward Really Resign? June 28, 2010
Did Mark Woodward resign? Or was he fired? According to a press release issued by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Woodward resigned from his post as CEO of the organization. But there are a few things worth noting about that press release that makes me think the GCSAA’s...More>>
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Robinson Named Superintendent of Pinehurst No. 2 June 7, 2010
Pinehurst Resort has named Kevin Robinson as golf course superintendent of Pinehurst No. 2, host site for the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships. Robinson replaces Paul Jett, who resigned from the post unexpectedly last month.More>>
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