Industry News

Toro invited to White House Water Summit

March 22, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

The Toro Co. was invited to the nation’s capital to participate in the White House Water Summit. “It is gratifying whenever our highly efficient water-saving irrigation innovations are recognized, and it is certainly an honor to have been invited to ...

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PERC’s Propane Mower Incentive program funds expected to expire in April

March 15, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Officials for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) expect the funds for its Propane Mower Incentive Program to expire at the end of April, the group says in a press release. The Mower Incentive Program gives a $1,000 rebate to ...

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Green Technologies names Anthony Williams director of sales and marketing

March 14, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Green Technologies, LLC, a producer of environmentally friendly fertilizers, has named Anthony L. Williams, CGCS, CGM, as its director of sales and marketing. “We are excited to have Anthony Williams join our GreenEdge Team. His knowledge and expertise on agronomic issues ...

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BASF considers a counter bid for DuPont

March 7, 2016 By Grant Gannon

BASF SE, parent company of BASF Turf, is discussing with advisers and financial banks about making a counterbid for DuPont Co., that would disrupt a $130 billon merger agreement DuPont made with Dow Chemical Co. last December, according to Bloomberg. ...

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U.S. Battery releases new 12-volt battery

March 7, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

U.S. Battery unveiled the 12VE XC2, a 12-volt deep-cycle battery designed for fleets and operators. Supplying 145 amp-hours at a 20-hour rate, the USB12VE XC2 battery is suitable for a variety of equipment and vehicle applications. This model incorporates the ...

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EPA approves label updates to Anuew

March 2, 2016 By Grant Gannon

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently accepted a label revision initiative for Nufarm’s Anuew plant growth regulator. This action includes changes to the directions for use table and focuses on research driven information to improve turf growth and quality ...

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