Industry News

Koch expands distribution relationship with Harrell’s

May 10, 2016 By
Koch Turf & Ornamental has selected Harrell’s as its nationwide distributor for Polyon controlled-release fertilizer in United States professional markets, effective May 1, 2016. “Harrell’s has a strong track record of supporting the Polyon fertilizer brand,” says Tim Sturm, vice president of Koch ...

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USGA, ASGCA Foundation select 6 facilities for pro bono site evaluations

May 5, 2016 By
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Foundation jointly selected six publicly accessible golf facilities to receive pro bono consulting visits this year from USGA agronomists and ASGCA-member architects. The partnership, which ...

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PBI-Gordon names vice president of Professional and Agricultural Sales

May 3, 2016 By
PBI-Gordon Corp. promoted Doug Obermann to vice president of Professional and Agricultural Sales. Doug began his career at PBI-Gordon in February 1988, after finishing his master’s in agronomy from Iowa State University. He has since served in a wide variety ...

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Brandt acquires majority interest in Baicor

May 2, 2016 By
Brandt, an agriculture retailer and manufacturer of specialty Ag products, has acquired a majority interest in Baicor, L.C. Baicor, based in Logan, Utah, manufactures and distributes specialty fertilizers, focusing on liquids for foliar and soil applications. This acquisition will give ...

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Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply adds 3 sales reps

April 25, 2016 By
Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply has named three new sales representatives in Texas and California to increase its support of golf course industry professionals.  Craig Allen, based out of Anaheim, Calif., will collaborate with Southern California golf courses using Hunter Golf products. ...

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United Turf Alliance debuts 2 new herbicides

April 25, 2016 By
United Turf Alliance (UTA) added two herbicides to its ArmorTech line of professional turf management products. ArmorTech Sulf 396 is a herbicide designed to provide quick control of sedges and many other weeds, the organization said. The active ingredient sulfentrazone launches ...

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