Industry News

Toro to celebrate 100th anniversary

June 18, 2014 By Joelle Harms

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 Joelle Harms

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 Joelle Harms

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 Joelle Harms

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 Joelle Harms

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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Civitas adds Matt Cimino CGCS to Southern U.S. team