Industry News

Aquatrols named STMA sponsor

July 2, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Aquatrols Corp. of America, developer of soil surfactant technology, has signed a 12-month sponsorship agreement with the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). STMA, one of the largest professional associations for sports field managers in the United States, has 33 local ...

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Valent names VP of Technology

June 21, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Valent U.S.A. Corp. has named Dr. Eric Johnson vice president of technology to oversee all research and development functions, as well as all regulatory activities. Johnson joins Valent after 29 years with Monsanto Company, where he was recognized as an ...

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Jacobsen launches AR522 contour rotary

June 20, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Jacobsen, a Textron company, has launched its new mower the AR522 contour rotary. The new mower, which is an upgrade from the previous AR-522, is designed to work on intermediate golf roughs; green and tee surronds; and sports and recreation ...

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GCSAA COO Konzem resigns

June 19, 2013 By Seth Jones

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (CSAA) CEO Rhett Evans today announced that Richard Konzem has made the decision to resign his position as chief operating officer effective immediately. “I appreciate Richard’s contributions to the association’s operations and its members,” ...

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Smithco founder dies at age 98

June 18, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Smithco Founder Ted Smith has died at age 98, the company reports. In 1967, he launched Smithco with one product, the “Red Rider” Utility Truck. More than 45 years later, Red Riders continue to be used on golf courses and ...

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Superintendents Association awards scholarships