Archive for November 2011

From the Turf M.D.: Frost delays

November 30, 2011 By
We never know what will get a reaction and what won’t. Karl and I were chatting about this just the other day.For example, frost. I’m pretty sure the dinosaurs had to wait to tee it up on frosty mornings. Nothing ...

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John Deere Golf discontinues its golf irrigation business

November 30, 2011 By
John Deere Golf recently announced that it is discontinuing its golf irrigation business. Signature Control Systems will begin selling golf irrigation products through its own distribution network, including select John Deere Golf distributors worldwide, John Deere stated in a news ...

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EPA approves certain PCNB registrations

November 30, 2011 By
American Vanguard Corporation announced on Nov. 23 that EPA has approved certain registrations for AVC’s pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) product line for all major commercial uses. Consequently, American Vanguard Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Amvac Chemical Corporation (Amvac), is again permitted to sell PCNB ...

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Profile Products hires Laura Girard as Technical Services Manager

November 30, 2011 By
Profile Products LLC has hired Laura Girard as manager of technical services. “Laura brings an impressive set of skills, knowledge and credentials to complement Profile’s leadership in the erosion control and storm water industries,” said Marc S. Theisen, CPESC, CPSWQ, ...

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GCSAA’s Lyman to appear on Golf Channel

November 30, 2011 By
Greg Lyman is set to appear on the Golf Channel this week. The GCSAA’s director of Environmental Programs will discuss golf-related environmental issues on “The Morning Drive” talk show. The episode airs Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:45 a.m. ...

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Dernoeden receives GCSAA distinguished service award

November 30, 2011 By
University of Maryland turfgrass science professor Peter Dernoeden has been selected to receive the 2012 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award. Dernoeden will be honored at the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference Feb. 28 ...

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