Industry News

Smithco unveils Star Command 5200 turf sprayer

November 22, 2019 By Christina Herrick

Smithco’s new Star Command 5200 is a large dedicated self-contained turf sprayer, with a holding capacity of 520 gallons. The 520-gallon Star Command is capable of spraying 15 acres at 38 gallons per acre (.88 gpm) and 12 acres at ...

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Progressive Turf Equipment releases new mower

November 15, 2019 By Golfdom Staff

At the 2019 Carolina Golf Course Superintendents Show, in Myrtle Beach, SC., Progressive Turf Equipment announces the pre-production release of its newest mower to their expanding product lineup, the TDR-X (pronounced TDR- ‘10’). The TDR-X is a contour roller mower ...

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Harrell’s acquires Polyon from Koch Agronomic Services

November 15, 2019 By Golfdom Staff

Harrell’s acquired one of the green industry’s signature brands – Polyon – from Koch Agronomic Services. The sale, effective at the close of business Nov. 15, includes the Polyon controlled-release fertilizer brand and related technology, patents and manufacturing capability. More than ...

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National Parks Service recognizes golf industry volunteers

November 14, 2019 By Golfdom Staff

A coalition of golf’s leading associations and industry partners will be presented the group award for “Outstanding Volunteer Service” for their April service project, which achieved in just one day the equivalent of 800 hours of work and four months ...

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JW Turf to distribute Aqua-Aid Solution products

November 14, 2019 By Christina Herrick

Aqua-Aid Solutions expanded its dealer network with JW Turf, serving the Chicagoland area for Cultural Solutions products of Imants equipment and Vredo seeders. JW Turf will support the products in the Chicago area and beyond including Wisconsin, Northern Indiana and ...

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A recap of the 2019 Green Start Academy

November 11, 2019 By Sarah Webb

If leadership and development were at the forefront of the Green Start Academy, connection with industry peers served as the overriding themes Co-hosted by Bayer and John Deere, the event was held at the Bayer and John Deere facilities in ...

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