Industry News

New Jersey Green Industry Council 2014 Pollinator Summit

October 14, 2014 By
The New Jersey Green Industry Council’s 2014 Pollinator Summit will be held Nov. 11, 2014. The event will be located off of exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike. Registration is $45 and includes a lunch for attendees. Supporters for ...

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Nufarm offers early order program

October 14, 2014 By
Nufarm Americas Inc.‘s Superintendent Early Order Rewards Program runs from Sept. 15, 2014, through March 13, 2015. Nufarm, Cleary Chemical Corp. and Valent USA Corp. brands are available from Nufarm. The portfolio of pest management solutions includes 3336 F, Affirm, Millennium Ultra II, ...

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RISE: EPA extension on Clean Water Act a wise decision

October 14, 2014 By
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) says in a news release that it supports the decision made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the public comment period on the Clean Water Act “waters of the U.S.” proposed rule ...

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GCSAA: EPA extends Nemacur use to Oct. 6, 2017

September 30, 2014 By
The GCSAA announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted the association’s request for an extension on the use of fenamiphos – Nemacur nematicide – existing stocks labeled for use on golf courses until Oct. 6, 2017. The EPA plans to publish a ...

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Syngenta appoints new chief operating officer

September 29, 2014 By
Syngenta announced that John Atkin, chief operating officer, will retire from the company at the end of 2014 and will be succeeded by Jon Parr, who will assume responsibility for two of the company’s four regions: Europe, Africa, the Middle East and ...

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Rain Bird becomes Irrigation Association platinum member

September 26, 2014 By
The Irrigation Association (IA) board of directors named Rain Bird Corporation (Azusa, Calif.) to a platinum member – the highest level of IA membership. “For over 80 years, Rain Bird has been committed to solving the world’s toughest irrigation challenges,” said ...

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