Industry News

Superintendent attacked while opening shop

August 7, 2014 By Seth Jones

Bob Cook, superintendent at Walden on Lake Houston in Humble, Texas, was attacked by a man while he was sitting in his office in the early morning hours last week. The attacker punched Cook, dragged him over his desk and ...

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Syngenta launches Ference insecticide to control ABW

August 4, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Syngenta has launched Ference insecticide to help superintendents systemically control annual bluegrass weevil (ABW) at all larval stages — one through five. Ference offers increased control of ABW through the enhanced Syngenta Optimum Control Strategy. The active ingredient in Ference, ...

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Agri-Turf Distributing becomes Primera owner-distributor

July 30, 2014 By Joelle Harms

PrimeraTurf Inc. announced Agri-Turf Distributing, LLC as an owner-distributor of Primera. Agri-Turf Distributing is a Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based distributor of turf and ornamental, golf, nursery, vegetation management and pest control products. “We are pleased to add Rich Records and ...

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Quaker Ridge Golf Club to host 2018 Curtis Cup Match

July 30, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Quaker Ridge Golf Club, in Scarsdale, N.Y., will host the 2018 Curtis Cup Match June 8-10. This will be the second United States Golf Association (USGA) championship at Quaker Ridge GC. The club hosted the 1997 Walker Cup Match, won by ...

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Bayer CropScience names Darrin Batisky area sales manager

July 22, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, appointed Darrin Batisky to area sales manager for the North American turf and ornamentals (T&O) business. In his new role serving the Kentucky, southern Indiana and central and southern Ohio markets, Batisky ...

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Audubon International and Propane Council partner

July 16, 2014 By Molly Gase

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced that it has partnered with environmental nonprofit Audubon International to advance the use of clean, low-emission propane equipment today. The Audubon International’s mission is to facilitate responsible environmental management practices. This partnership ...

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