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Strain joins Quali-Pro as Midwest sales manager

March 4, 2013 By Golfdom staff

PASADENA, TEXAS—Nicholas Strain has joined Control Solution Inc.’s turf group, Quali-Pro, as Midwest sales manager. Based in McFarland, Wis., Strain graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor’s of science degree in agricultural business. He has worked for John ...

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John Deere produces 250,000th backhoe

March 1, 2013 By Golfdom staff

DUBUQUE, IOWA—On March 1, the John Deere Construction & Forestry Division marked a production milestone with the completion of its 250,000th backhoe loader at the Dubuque Works factory. The model 310SK backhoe loader was purchased by Phoenix-based NPL Construction Co., ...

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Merewitz to receive Musser Award of Excellence

February 28, 2013 By Golfdom staff

SHARON CENTER, OHIO—The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Dr. Emily Merewitz, assistant professor in molecular turfgrass biology at Michigan State University, as the 2013 Award of Excellence recipient. The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the ...

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Olympics chooses Zeon Zoysia for golf course

February 27, 2013 By Golfdom staff

SAN DIEGO—After more than a century’s absence, when golf returns as an Olympic sport at the 2016 Games in Rio, the grass in the fairways, roughs and tees of the new golf course built especially for the Games will be ...

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Audubon International moves into new headquarters

February 25, 2013 By Golfdom staff

TROY, N.Y.—Audubon International has relocated to its newly purchased headquarters situated in the Rensselaer Technology Park in Troy, N.Y. The organization officially began operating out of the new space on Feb. 18. The new office will allow Audubon International to ...

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