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John Deere partners with Precision Makers on autonomous mowers

January 31, 2019 By Golfdom Staff

John Deere has agreed to develop autonomous mowing solutions for the golf and sports turf industry with Precision Makers, a Netherlands-based company that specializes in autonomous technology for various equipment forms. “The turf industry is looking for more sustainable operating ...

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Anuvia Plant Nutrients to honor achievements of Ted Horton at GIS

January 29, 2019 By Kelly Limpert

Anuvia Plant Nutrients will honor Ted Horton for his lifetime of successful innovation in golf course management at the Golf Industry Show (GIS) in San Diego. Anuvia’s Legends Initiative recognizes integrity, passion and innovation in golf course management. Horton is ...

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FMC to showcase fungicide program at GIS

January 29, 2019 By Kelly Limpert

FMC Professional Solutions, a business unit of FMC Corp., will showcase its portfolio of turf solutions that support superintendents during the 2019 Golf Industry Show, taking place in San Diego, Calif., Feb. 6-7. Fame fungicide will be showcased at the ...

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John Deere unveils several new products ahead of GIS

January 24, 2019 By Kelly Limpert

John Deere is rolling out new products — four reel mowers, the GPS PrecisionSprayer and two hybrid fairway mowers — ahead of the 2019 Golf Industry Show. Reel mowers John Deere released four new reel mowers: the 2700 and 2750 PrecisionCut ...

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Textron launches new electric UTV

January 24, 2019 By Sarah Webb

Textron Specialized Vehicles launched its Hauler 800 ELiTE electric utility vehicle, powered by Samsung SDI lithium technology. “The proven success of our innovative ELiTE series enables us to expand lithium technology into the utility segment of our products,” said Michael ...

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EPA approves Vexis herbicide granular

January 24, 2019 By Golfdom Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved federal registration for Vexis herbicide granular, which will be available for sale in mid-2019. Based on a new proprietary active ingredient, pyrimisulfan, Vexis is the result of a partnership between PBI-Gordon Corp., Kumiai Chemical ...

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