Industry News

Irrigation Association earns EPA award

October 9, 2013 By
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the Irrigation Association (IA) the 2013 WaterSense Partner of the Year. IA is the first professional certifying agency partner to win this award, which recognizes the partners who help advance the mission ...

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GCSAA philanthropic arm gets $100K donation from PGA Tour

October 7, 2013 By
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) said the PGA Tour has made a $100,000 donation to its philanthropic organization, the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG). This is the third time that the PGA Tour–a tax-exempt membership organization of ...

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Jacobsen supports education, names scholarship recipients

October 4, 2013 By
Jacobsen, a Textron Company, is doing its part to support education in the turfgrass industry. The company recently awarded $500 scholarships to 18 college students enrolled in turfgrass management programs. Candidates from across the United States and Canada submitted essays ...

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FMC launches Early Order Program

October 3, 2013 By
FMC Professional Solutions has launched its Early Order Program. It runs now through Dec. 20 and allows participants to purchase products at current pricing prior to 2014 price increases, receive a base rebate incentive and take advantage of extended payment ...

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John Deere donates $400K in equipment to restore National Mall

September 30, 2013 By
Glance at the National Mall from an aerial view and one might notice a divide in the grounds—a lush greenery on the east side in front of the U.S. Capitol building and a lawn in need of a facelift on ...

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ALOFT Insecticide bags now 10 lbs. lighter

September 30, 2013 By
Forty-pound bags of ALOFT Insecticide are a thing of the past, Arysta LifeScience North America’s turf and ornamental division has announced. A new 30-lb. bag size has replaced the previously available 40-lb. bag. “The new ALOFT bag size offers customers ...

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