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BASF launches new fungicides for U.S. turf markets

July 12, 2019 By
BASF launched two new fungicides for the turf market. Maxtima fungicide and Navicon Intrinsic brand fungicide feature the new Revysol active ingredient and provide broad-spectrum control on diseases such as dollar spot, anthracnose and spring dead spot. This chemistry is ...

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BioPro line of products receives registration approval in California

July 12, 2019 By
Eleven products from Arborjet and Ecologel in the BioPro Technologies line were approved for use in California. The BioPro line was originally developed by The Toro Co. in 1994 as a collection of specialty liquid nutrients, designed to provide prescriptive fertility options based on ...

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Power for Good scholarship winners honored at The John Deere Classic

July 12, 2019 By
The First Tee 2019 John Deere Power for Good scholarship contest winners celebrated at a special lunch & learn during The John Deere Classic. The winners participated in a panel discussion with Scott Langley, an alumnus of The First Tee, ...

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John Deere unveils autonomous mower

July 9, 2019 By
At the John Deere Golf Technology preview in Moline, Ill., John Deere had a big unveiling in store: the 7500A precision cut fairway mower integrated with technology to make it autonomous. The 75 superintendents and John Deere representatives present received ...

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John Deere acquires golf software company OnLink

July 9, 2019 By
John Deere announced the acquisition of OnLink, an industry-leading golf course performance optimization software platform. As a result, John Deere will acquire the OnLink platform and service agreements with all existing OnLink customers. “We know that data-driven decision making is ...

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Cheetah Pro herbicide receives approval in California

July 9, 2019 By
 Nufarm Americas announced the approval of Cheetah Pro non-selective herbicide in California. Cheetah Pro provides fast and effective control of grass, sedge and broadleaf weeds in a variety of turf settings, the company said. Previously approved in 46 states, ...

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