Research

BASF Pillar G Intrinsic brand fungicide gets California registration

May 27, 2015 By Joelle Harms

BASF‘s Pillar G Intrinsic brand fungicide has received California registration, according to a news release from BASF. Pillar G is a combination Insignia fungicide and Trinity fungicide on a granular carrier for preventative control over dollar spot, anthracnose, brown and large patch, take-all ...

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Nufarm adds new golf role for T&O segment

May 27, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Nufarm Americas has appointed Cameron Copley to golf national account manager, a newly-created role for its turf and ornamental segment. “I’m excited about the opportunity to develop relationships with top influencers and superintendents of the golf course industry,” Copley says. “My overarching goal is the overall ...

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Trojan Battery opens new research center in Ireland

May 21, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Trojan Battery has expanded its research and development (R&D) capabilities with the opening of a new R&D center in Sligo, Ireland. Known as Trojan Battery Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Co., the facility is located on the campus ...

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Plant breeders seek international rights

May 19, 2015 By Curt Harler

At the 90th meeting of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) this coming October, plant breeders hope to move closer to establishing an International System of Cooperation (ISC) for plant breeders’ rights (PBR). UPOV ...

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New nitrogen tester shows promise

May 19, 2015 By Curt Harler

A new nitrogen testing mechanism being tested at Merion Golf Club shows as much promise as a new Philly cheesesteak restaurant. It looks good — but needs some work. That’s the word from superintendent Matt Shaffer, who has been testing ...

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Plant Health Part 1: A healthy plant wins the race

May 18, 2015 By Stacie Zinn Roberts

When Joe Kennedy, CGCS, compares a healthy turf plant to a marathon runner, he knows what he’s talking about. He’s been the superintendent at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn., for 24 years, and he’s run 13 marathons, including the ...

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