Industry News

Dow AgroSciences adds to T&O team

August 27, 2015 By
Dow AgroSciences has recently hired to new members to its T&O team, while also appointing its current staff member to a new role. Dow has named Chris Moyer marketing communications manager, supporting both the turf and ornamental (T&O) and pest management businesses. Moyer joined Dow ...

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Architect Greg Nash dies at 66

August 26, 2015 By
Golf course architect Greg Nash has died at the age of 66, the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) reports. Nash’s notable golf course designs include: Anthem Country Club, Anthem, Ariz.; Club Terravita, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Sun City Palm Springs ...

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GCSAA hires Robert Helland to boost industry advocacy efforts

August 25, 2015 By
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has hired Robert Helland in an effort to increase golf industry presence with policymakers. Helland, who served as the GCSAA’s Washington-based federal lobbyist from the law firm of Reed Smith LLC for the ...

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Ecologel Solutions now offers CytoGro in quarts

August 25, 2015 By
Ecologel Solutions and its subsidiary, BioPro Technologies, are now offering CytoGro root hormone biostimulant in quart-sized bottles. CytoGro has traditionally been offered in one gallon jugs, which treats four acres at the initial application rate. The product traditionally has been used ...

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Deep South Turf Expo reveals education program speakers, topics

August 25, 2015 By
The Deep South Turf Expo‘s education program topics will cover professional development, professional pesticide usage and safety, and soil and water management for the golf, sports and landscape markets. The inaugural event is scheduled for Oct. 13–15 in Biloxi, Miss. Academics and researchers presenting include Beth Guertal, Ph.D., Dave ...

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Control Solutions adds Northeastern area Quali-Pro rep

August 21, 2015 By
Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) named Paul Blodorn the Northeastern area representative for its Quali-Pro brand. Blodorn brings more than 20 years of experience in the golf industry and spent 15 years of his career as the superintendent of the East ...

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