Course of the Week

Meeting Gilles Galliou

March 19, 2013 By Beth Geraci

At the 2013 Golf Industry Show, Bayer CropScience introduced Gilles Galliou as the new president of its Bayer Environmental Science North America division. Galliou, who most recently served as vice president of commercial operations for the division, sat down with Golfdom ...

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EPA releases PRIA 2 report

March 13, 2013 By Golfdom staff

WASHINGTON—Under Section 33(k) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is required to publish an annual report, which must include certain items that describe its implementation of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act ...

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CIVITAS honors turf health award winners

March 13, 2013 By Golfdom staff

Corbin Turf & Ornamental Supply Matrix Turf Solutions Syngenta Canada MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO—CIVITAS recently presented Corbin Turf & Ornamental Supply, Matrix Turf Solutions and Syngenta Canada with the esteemed CIVITAS Changing the Game Award for their work in 2012. The awards ...

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Netafim releases calculator app

March 11, 2013 By Golfdom staff

FRESNO, CALIF.—Netafim USA has released a free Techline Calculator app for use with iPhone and Android devices. This handy irrigation system design program calculates and displays project specifications and recommends products for an efficient dripline plan. The user enters the ...

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Montgomery joins GTE

March 11, 2013 By Golfdom staff

SAN ANTONIO, FLA.—Global Turf Equipment (GTE), which bills itself as the world’s largest independent seller and exporter of pre-owned golf course equipment, has appointed Steven Montgomery as a sales representative. Montgomery comes to GTE after a four-year stint with Highland ...

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Holganix raises $1 million in stock sale

March 5, 2013 By Golfdom staff

GLEN MILLS, PA.—According to an article in the Philadelphia Business Journal, “Holganix raised $1 million in a private stock sale last week.” The organic golf course product manufacturer seeks to raise another $1 million, the Journal reports. “Holganix has received two investments totaling $450,000 from ...

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