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Christina Herrick is the former editor of Golfdom magazine.

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NC State leads research to develop turfgrasses that use minimal water Posted on 04 May 2020 in the Industry News & Research categories.

A team of turfgrass researchers from six universities across the country has been working for the past nine years to develop drought-tolerant grasses. Experts from Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A&M Read more»

Syngenta donates to GCSAA’s COVID-19 relief fund Posted on 04 May 2020 in the COVID-19 & Industry News categories.

Syngenta will donate $15,000 to GCSAA’s Disaster Relief Fund to help Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) members who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are fortunate Read more»

Course management doesn’t stop in COVID-19 Posted on 01 May 2020 in the COVID-19 & Industry News categories.

COVID-19 has changed some aspects of the game of golf. But, the consensus among superintendents during Golfdom’s webinar “Tech Talks, Episode 1: Dealing with weeds/diseases in a pandemic,” sponsored by Read more»

Turfco introduces larger-capacity topdresser Posted on 14 Apr 2020 in the Industry News & Maintenance categories.

Turfco has rolled out the larger-capacity, midsized CR-8 Topdresser. The CR-8 Topdresser is designed for tow-behind use with minimum 30-horsepower tractors. The CR-8 comes equipped with a 2-cubic-yard capacity, self-cleaning, Read more»

Florida GCSA donates to GCSAA’s disaster relief fund Posted on 13 Apr 2020 in the COVID-19 & Industry News categories.

Money that would have paid for an annual get-together of past leaders of the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association is instead going to help superintendents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more»

Smithco releases electric bunker rake Posted on 10 Apr 2020 in the Maintenance categories.

Smithco has introduced its Sand Star E electric-powered bunker rake. The Sand Star E is powered by a 48-volt continuous AC induction Mahle industrial-rated motor with peak torque of 83 Read more»