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Look South for billbug problems

March 19, 2013 By
“Go South, young man,” would have been Horace Greeley’s advice had he been an entomologist on a golf course looking for billbugs. This spring, superintendents need to look closely at sloped, South-facing areas when they scout for billbug populations. “Areas ...

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GCSAA Turf Bowl more than just a trophy

March 1, 2013 By
The University of Massachusetts Amherst was the big winner at the 19th Annual GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl, walking away with a trophy, a $4,000 cash prize and the opportunity to volunteer at TPC Sawgrass to see first-hand what it’s like ...

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A Rain Bird’s eye view

March 1, 2013 By
A long-trusted provider of efficient irrigation products, Rain Bird is now offering golf courses yet another environmentally-conscious solution: the WT-M 50 kW wind turbine. “We know that courses using significant amounts of power to operate irrigation pumps and other electrical ...

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Toro partners with GreensPerfection

March 1, 2013 By
The Toro Company has entered into an agreement with GreensPerfection to manufacture and market greensmower brushes developed by Rod Lingle, CGCS, for Toro’s complete lineup of Greensmaster walk and riding greensmowers. Under this agreement, Toro is the only original equipment ...

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Deere donates $1M to The First Tee

March 1, 2013 By
John Deere will donate $1 million over five years to The First Tee, further emphasizing Deere’s active commitment to the game of golf and the career development of professionals in the golf maintenance industry. Besides supporting The First Tee network, ...

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Toro and Rounds 4 Research get exclusive

March 1, 2013 By
The Toro Company presented the Environmental Institute for Golf with a check for $50,000 at the GIS, creating an exclusive partnership with the program. Rounds 4 Research is an industry initiative specifically aimed at increasing funding for turfgrass research. “Research ...

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