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3 mistakes to learn from when applying products to turf

October 22, 2014 By
During a recent field day I asked, “How many people here have ever killed grass because of a product they applied or a mistake they made?” Naturally, few raised their hand out of fear of embarrassment. I then told the ...

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Fall applied preemergence herbicides for crabgrass control in the North

October 22, 2014 By
Q: What are the benefits of a preemergence herbicide application in the fall for crabgrass control? The primary benefit is shifting work that is normally done in spring to fall. There is more time available to apply the preemergence herbicide ...

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FMC Early Order Program returns with B.Y.O.B. bonus program

October 20, 2014 By
FMC Corp.’s 2014 Early Order Program runs through Dec. 12, featuring a new Build Your Own Bonus (B.Y.O.B.) program and extended terms on turf and ornamental products. The early incentive provides participants an additional rebate of 50 percent off the ...

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Nufarm offers early order program

October 14, 2014 By
Nufarm Americas Inc.‘s Superintendent Early Order Rewards Program runs from Sept. 15, 2014, through March 13, 2015. Nufarm, Cleary Chemical Corp. and Valent USA Corp. brands are available from Nufarm. The portfolio of pest management solutions includes 3336 F, Affirm, Millennium Ultra II, ...

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GCSAA: EPA extends Nemacur use to Oct. 6, 2017

September 30, 2014 By
The GCSAA announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted the association’s request for an extension on the use of fenamiphos – Nemacur nematicide – existing stocks labeled for use on golf courses until Oct. 6, 2017. The EPA plans to publish a ...

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Turf toughie

September 25, 2014 By
We all know that thatch is not good for turf. Students in Qingguo “Jack” Huang’s classes — and astute superintendents — need to appreciate the impact of thatch. As assistant professor in environmental water chemistry in the department of crop ...

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