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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsEPA OK’s Bayer fungicideThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently granted label registration for Bayer Environmental Science’s Reserve fungicide.Formulated with Bayer’s StressGard technology, Reserve is a combination fungicide that contains the active ingredients triticonazole and chlorothalonil. It is labeled for use against diseases such as anthracnose, brown patch, dollar spot and snow mold on greens, tees, fairways and rough areas. Available in 2.5-gallon containers, it is safe for use on cool-season grasses and some warm-season grasses. For more information, visit www.backedbybayer.com . Illinois superintendent earns master greenkeeper tagNaperville (Ill.) Country Club superintendent Timothy Anderson, CGCS, recently earned the title of Master Greenkeeper by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association.According to the association, only 49 greenkeepers worldwide, including 14 in the United States, have earned this distinction. To be considered, greenkeepers must be at Class A superintendent and undergo an assessment evaluating course maintenance, maintenance shop conditions, operations and record keeping, as well as demonstrating continuing education and experience. Naperville’s recent renovation was recognized by the Golf Course Builders Association, and the project will be the focus of a promotional DVD produced by the American Society of Golf Course Architects. A graduate of Penn State’s turfgrass management program, Anderson has been superintendent at Naperville since 2005. He also is a past president of the Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents and has served on the board of directors for eight years. Irrigation Association dedicates Web page to showThe Irrigation Association has launched a standalone Web site to give attendees and exhibitors access to show information.The show, scheduled for Dec. 2-4 in San Antonio, will feature educational opportunities, networking opportunities and a trade show featured the latest in irrigation products and technology, as well as travel and registration information. For more information, visit www.irrigationshow.org . GCSAA, Bayer to send 5 to GISThe GCSAA, Environmental Institute for Golf and Bayer Environmental Science are accepting applications to send five superintendents to next year’s GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show in San Diego.The promotion, in its seventh year, is open to superintendents who did not attend the past two GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show programs (New Orleans this year and Orlando, Fla., in 2008). Entries will be accepted through Oct. 19. Winners will selected through a randam drawing and notified by Oct. 26. The GCSAA Education Conference and GIS are scheduled for Feb. 8-12 in San Diego. For more information, or to apply, visit www.gcsaa.org , or call 800-472-7878, or visit www.backedbybayer.com . Rutgers benefits from royaltiesLebanonTurf recently presented a check for $280,556 to Rutgers University’s Center for Turfgrass Science as a royalty for help in developing several of the company’s turfgrass varieties.Lebanon Turf, a division of Lebanon Seaboard Corp., has been working with Rutgers since the early 1990s in the development of its seed and turfgrass businesses. Royalties help support the center’s turfgrass breeding program. Rutgers has been a center of turf research since the 1920s. For more information, visit www.lebanonturf.com , www.lebsea.com , or www.turf.rutgers.edu . |
 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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