Course of the Week

NCAA schools select Brock PowerBase to help prevent concussions on the football field

October 9, 2012 By
BOULDER, COLO.—From the University of Oregon to Boston College, a growing number of NCAA schools have installed Brock PowerBase underneath their synthetic turf fields to help prevent brain injuries and keep student-athletes safe. According to the company, Brock PowerBase has ...

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Greater Johnstown High School remakes ‘All the Right Moves’ movie

October 9, 2012 By
KENNESAW, GA.—Shaw Sports Turf installed new synthetic turf in Greater Johnstown (Pa.) High School’s football field at Trojan Stadium last June. In September, the Johnstown Trojans began hosting football games on their new field, turning their second home game of ...

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Direct Solutions, Swingle team for CSU’s Ram Town Green Up

October 9, 2012 By
LOVELAND, COLO.—Football fans visiting Ram Town at Hughes Stadium tailgating area before Colorado State University’s home football games this season have been celebrating on greener, healthier turf courtesy of Direct Solutions, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care, and Agrium Advanced ...

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ATS selected for KinderCare playgrounds

October 9, 2012 By
DALTON, GA.—Artificial Turf Supply (ATS) recently completed a multi-state project with KinderCare, a learning center for young children with locations across the country. ATS’ products were selected by KinderCare as the playground surface for various KinderCare sites in the states ...

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Ewing kicks off workshop season

October 8, 2012 By
PHOENIX—Green Industry professionals can learn new skills, earn CEUs, and gain business ideas with Ewing’s new classes for 2012-2013. New curriculum focuses on the latest trends, technologies, and best management practices to help landscape and irrigation professionals become more competitive ...

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Syngenta finalizes DuPont deal

October 8, 2012 By
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, Calteryx and Provaunt. A number of DuPont Professional Products employees ...

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