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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsFertilizer 101 takes superintendents back to schoolAgrium Advanced Technologies’ Fertilizer 101 Agronomy Guide now is available.The guide provides information about how fertilizer works, the benefits of nitrogen and how to choose the right fertilizer to meet specific needs. It also covers the differences between organic, slow-release and controlled-release fertilizers. The guide is available in English and Spanish. To order a printed copy of the guide, or to download a copy visit www.agriumat.com/agronomyguide . Precision taps new sales manager in SoutheastDan McCoy recently was named district sales manager for Precision Laboratories.He will be responsible for all sales and customer service initiatives in the company’s district that includes Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Puerto Rico. A former golf course superintendent, McCoy has more than 15 years of experience in the golf course maintenance industry, including 10-plus years experience in industry sales. For more information, visit www.precisionlab.com . Arysta names new regional sales directorArysta LifeScience named Tim Layman as sales manager for its northeast region.A graduate of Michigan State University, Layman has more than 25 years of experience in the lawn and landscape industry, including managerial roles for John Deere Landscapes and Lesco. For more information, visit www.arystalifescience.com . Deere launches electric greens mowerJohn Deere Golf’s 220 E-Cut hybrid walk greens mower now is available. The mower debuted at this year’s Golf Industry Show in New Orleans.Powered by a 3.5 hp Honda GX120 four-cycle engine, the 220 E-Cut has a ball-joint mounting system for contour following in all directions, electric reel drive, adjustable frequency of clip, onboard backlapping and diagnostic light. The 220 E-Cut also has Deere’s Speed Link height-of-cut adjustment system, as well as a notch bedknife-to-reel adjustment system. For more information, visit www.johndeere.com . 
A combined net score of 53 was enough to take home the trophy on July 6 at the 12th annual John Deere Golf Pro-Am held at the TPC at Deere Run in Moline, Ill. The winning team included (from left): Mike Koppen, group product manager for John Deere Golf; Mark Kuhns, CGCS, director of grounds at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., and GCSAA president; PGA Tour professional Paul Stankowski; Jim Fitzroy, CGCS, director of Wollaston Recreational Facility, superintendent of Presidents Golf Course in North Quincy, Mass., and GCSAA vice president; Larry Guyer, operations manager for John Deere Credit. |
 In other news... Greens of envy Olympic Club members and 2012 U.S. Open reap benefits of converting from Poa annua to bentgrass. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » News and people briefs Register now for New England turf show, Toro introduces walk-behind trencher, Sipcam adds to sales staff Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » A better divot digger Motorized device developed at the University of Arkansas produces uniform damage quickly and could help advance turf recovery research. Posted: 11/19/2009 Read more » Currier moving on from Bethpage Site of this year's U.S. Open to get new superintendent and 15th green. Posted: 11/18/2009 Read more » Economic struggles mean finding more fat to trim Superintendents look for ways to cut due to shrinking budgets. Posted: 11/16/2009 Read more » Complete news index »
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