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Rob DiFranco is Golfdom's associate editor. A 2018 graduate of Kent State University, DiFranco holds a bachelor's degree in journalism. Prior to Golfdom, DiFranco was a reporter for The Morning Journal in Lorain, Ohio

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Inside Husqvarna’s new Ceora mower at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show Posted on 27 Mar 2024 in the Golfdom TV & Products & Video categories.

Managing Editor Rob DiFranco stops by the Husqvarna booth to chat with David Plaster, director of business development for golf, about the company's new Ceora autonomous mower. Read more»

A look at the USGA’s new standard for measuring organic matter on greens Posted on 20 Mar 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

USGA Director of Agronomy Chris Hartwiger shares an update on the association’s development of standardized testing for organic matter on putting greens Read more»

Experts share tips on how to keep fire ants under control Posted on 21 Feb 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

Supers must know the danger, to both them and their equipment, that fire ants present. Read more»

Bernhard and GCSAA partner to send 10 American superintendents to 2025 BTME conference Posted on 08 Feb 2024 in the Industry News categories.

Bernhard Academy has partnered with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) to create Links to Success United Kingdom 2025 and bring 10 GCSAA members to the annual BTME Read more»

RISE hosts first industry update of 2024 at GCSAA Conference and Trade Show Posted on 08 Feb 2024 in the Industry News categories.

The breakfast forum brought together industry leaders and GCSAA members to discuss RISE's priority issues in the golf industry. Read more»

Turf Pest of the Month: How to keep chinch bugs at bay Posted on 29 Jan 2024 in the From the Magazine & Turf Pest of the Month categories.

Get to know the warning signs of this turf-killing pest. Read more»