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Syngenta finalizes DuPont deal Posted on 08 Oct 2012 in the Athletic Turf News & Course of the Week categories.

GREENSBORO, N.C.—On Oct. 2, Syngenta closed the acquisition of the DuPont Professional Products insecticide business. As a result of this transaction, Syngenta now owns insecticide brands Altriset, Advion, Arilon, Acelepryn, Read more»

STC donates play field Posted on 08 Oct 2012 in the Athletic Turf News & Course of the Week categories.

By Terrie Ward During the Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC’s) Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 2-4 in Dallas, a 5,700-sq.-ft. synthetic turf play field was donated through the generosity of its members Read more»

John Deere Golf Posted on 07 Oct 2012 in the Product of the Day categories.

The 220 E-Cut Hybrid Walk Greens Mowers takes contour-following to new extremes. A unique combination of a ball-joint design and electric-reel-drive technology allows maximum movement of the cutting unit in following Read more»

Ewing names Keeton national turf product manager Posted on 02 Oct 2012 in the Athletic Turf News & Industry News categories.

PHOENIX—Ewing strengthens its national sales and product management strategy for turf and erosion control products with the addition of Andrew Keeton as national turf products manager. Keeton joins Mike Blume, Read more»

BASF T&O education program moves to Pinehurst Resort Posted on 01 Oct 2012 in the Course of the Week & Industry News categories.

PINEHURST and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—BASF will move its education program for turf and ornamental professionals closer to the North American headquarters of its agricultural products business unit. This new Read more»

Can you lay new sod on top of an existing lawn or sports field? Posted on 28 Sep 2012 in the Athletic Turf News & Course of the Week categories.

The Internet can be a tremendous tool, especially when it comes to seeking helpful information. Unfortunately, misinformation is abundant, even in the most unlikely of places. The website eHow may Read more»