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Audubon International certifies 1,000th golf course

May 31, 2013 By
Audubon International said it has certified 1,000 golf courses for its Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP), an environmental education and certification initiative that provides technical assistance and guidance to help courses protect the environment, preserve golf’s natural heritage and gain ...

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Toro recalls Z Master riding mowers

May 22, 2013 By
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Toro 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the mower’s fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. ...

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Scotts ‘feeds it’ without phosphorus

May 20, 2013 By and
Over a tall, frosty drink, most turf pros — superintendents included — would argue that there is far more over-use of fertilizer and chemicals by homeowners than there is by professionals. After all, homeowners lack most of the financial incentive ...

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PBI/Gordon herbicide approval expanded for sports turf

May 9, 2013 By
PBI/Gordon Corp. has announced that its Katana Turf Herbicide can now be used in a wider variety of sports turf applications and, for the first time, targeted residential weed control. The product received United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval ...

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Kawasaki names head of Engines and Power Products division

May 9, 2013 By
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. has named Rodger Howe executive director of the Engines and Power Products division. Howe, who spent 18 years handling sales and marketing for the company’s consumer products, has held senior management positions with the division since ...

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Precision Laboratories hires water management expert

May 3, 2013 By
Precision Laboratories has named Paul Bially technical lead, water management. “Paul is an experienced technical specialist. We’re excited to have him lead our field development of water management products,” said Precision Laboratories President Rick Wohlner. “He’s a dedicated resource to ...

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