Industry News

9 students awarded Georgia GCSA Legacy Scholarship

June 18, 2014 By
The 2014 Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (Georgia GCSA) Legacy Scholarship was awarded to nine students, according to Kyle Macdonald, the scholarship committee chairman. The scholarship offers educational aid to the children and grandchildren of Georgia GCSA members in one of ...

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Toro to celebrate 100th anniversary

June 18, 2014 By
The Toro Co. will celebrate 100 years in business on July 10 . Toro attributes its longevity to, “the character of our people and channel partners, and their relentless commitment to serving our customers and building market leadership through innovation,” says Michael ...

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RISE: Public comment period extended for EPA’s Clean Water Act

June 18, 2014 By
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the 90-day public comment period for an additional 91 days – until October 20 – for the proposed rule expanding the definition of “waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act (CWA). ...

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Grigg Brothers to launch plant nutrition products in Australia

June 9, 2014 By
Grigg Brothers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brandt Consolidated, Inc., is set to launch its plant nutrition products in Australia through Globe Australia, a division of Amgrow Group, this summer. More than ten products are included in the launch, including ...

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Jacobsen’s Future Turf Managers event exhibits industry optimism

June 5, 2014 By
Jacobsen, a Textron company, brought nearly 30 college seniors from top turfgrass programs around the world to its annual Future Turf Managers event June 4 in Charlotte, N.C. The three-day event allows students to network with top superintendents and sports field managers, ...

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Arysta promotes Maravich to T&O business manager

June 3, 2014 By
Arysta LifeScience North America, based in Cary, N.C., named Michael Maravich business manager, turf & ornamental (T&O). Maravich has been with the Arysta T&O team since January 2008, when he joined as a product manager. He previously worked with LESCO ...

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