Industry News

Plant Food Co. names Knapp director of distribution development

August 15, 2016 By Grant Gannon

The Plant Food Co. recently named Jeff Knapp as its director of distributor development. Knapp, formerly of Floratine Products Group, has 18 years of experience in the turfgrass industry where his time was dedicated to educating and supporting industry professionals. ...

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Intelligro sustainable fungicide stands strong in U.S. regulatory environment

August 15, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

The U.S. regulatory environment is changing as the use of pesticides and popular chemistries continue to be reviewed and re-evaluated by regulators. While focused on environmental and human health and safety, this changing landscapecan be seen as potentially restricting to continue ...

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Harrell’s family celebrates 75 years in business

August 11, 2016 By Grant Gannon

On August 1, 1941 Ormond and Lucile Harrell opened for business on the corner of Pine Street and Florida Avenue in Lakeland, Fla. With their feed store, the young couple aspired to provide quality products and friendly, personal service. Seventy-five ...

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Toro launches grant program to promote water-use efficiency

August 11, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

The Toro Co. will award $30,000 in grants to nonprofits that promote water conservation through its new campaign, “Every Day. Everywhere. Every Drop Counts.” Individuals will nominate and vote for nonprofits to receive the grants by using the hashtag #ToroGives on Instagram ...

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Sod Production names licensed growers of PremierPRO bermudagrass

August 11, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Sod Production Services, a division of Riverside Turf, that provides sod production consultation services as well as acts as the licensing agent for PremierPRO bermudagrass, licensed the turf to six growers. “PremirePRO is scientifically proven to have superior traffic tolerance and ...

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John Deere extends support of The First Tee through 2021

August 10, 2016 By Grant Gannon

John Deere has extended its commitment through 2021 to The First Tee, the non-profit youth development organization that uses golf to teach life and leadership skills to young people. Deere’s support from 2017 to 2021 will focus on a scholarship ...

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