Course of the Week

EPA approves certain PCNB registrations

November 30, 2011 By
American Vanguard Corporation announced on Nov. 23 that EPA has approved certain registrations for AVC’s pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) product line for all major commercial uses. Consequently, American Vanguard Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Amvac Chemical Corporation (Amvac), is again permitted to sell PCNB ...

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Profile Products hires Laura Girard as Technical Services Manager

November 30, 2011 By
Profile Products LLC has hired Laura Girard as manager of technical services. “Laura brings an impressive set of skills, knowledge and credentials to complement Profile’s leadership in the erosion control and storm water industries,” said Marc S. Theisen, CPESC, CPSWQ, ...

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GCSAA’s Lyman to appear on Golf Channel

November 30, 2011 By
Greg Lyman is set to appear on the Golf Channel this week. The GCSAA’s director of Environmental Programs will discuss golf-related environmental issues on “The Morning Drive” talk show. The episode airs Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:45 a.m. ...

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Dernoeden receives GCSAA distinguished service award

November 30, 2011 By
University of Maryland turfgrass science professor Peter Dernoeden has been selected to receive the 2012 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award. Dernoeden will be honored at the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference Feb. 28 ...

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Phipps to receive GCSAA environmental award

November 9, 2011 By
Stone Creek Golf Club Superintendent David Phipps has been tapped to be the next recipient of the GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship. Phipps will accept the award during the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference, Feb. 28 in Las Vegas. “This ...

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St. Andrews Links earns Golf Environment Organization’s ecolabel

November 9, 2011 By
St. Andrews Links has become the first Open Championship venue to earn the Golf Environment Organization’s ecolabel, a tribute to the Links’s commitment to sustainability, according to the GEO. The resort comprises seven golf courses managed by St. Andrews Links ...

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