Industry News

Harrell’s explains its move to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products

March 12, 2019 By Sarah Webb

Jack Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s, wrote a letter regarding the company’s recent decision to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products. There has obviously been some discussion and concern about our decision to stop selling glyphosate products. I apologize for any ...

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Aquatrols names new technology development manager

March 8, 2019 By Kelly Limpert

Aquatrols named Casey McDonald as its new technology development manager. McDonald comes to Aquatrols from Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., where he gained more than 20 years of experience in a variety of R&D positions within the corporation. In his role at ...

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Syngenta upgrades its annual bluegrass weevil monitoring system

March 5, 2019 By Sarah Webb

Syngenta updated WeevilTrak, its annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) monitoring system with new courses, researchers and control recommendations. “ABW activity is spreading to new locations, so we want to ensure WeevilTrak is evolving to meet the needs of superintendents through more ...

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Bayer creates new sales region, promotes Doug McCullen to lead it

March 1, 2019 By Sarah Webb

The Turf & Ornamentals business of Bayer, within the company’s Crop Science division, has created a new western sales region and promoted Doug McCullen to western regional sales manager of the newly established region, which serves customers from California through ...

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Application live for 2019 Syngenta Business Institute

March 1, 2019 By Sarah Webb

Superintendents can now apply online for the 2019 Syngenta Business Institute (SBI). “Superintendents work hard to make sure their turf is conditioned to perform at its best and recover quickly from stress,” said Stephanie Schwenke, turf market manager for Syngenta. ...

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Aquatrols CEO launches The FairWays Foundation

February 26, 2019 By Sarah Webb

With environmental stewardship top of mind, Aquatrols has founded a new nonprofit organization, The FairWays Foundation. Dedicated to safeguarding the environment, the foundation will fund local and global projects that advance conservation, stewardship and education, said Matthew Foster, Aquatrols’ president ...

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