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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsToro sites provide education on drip irrigationThe Toro Co. recently published an 8-page resource designed to educate people on the benefits of drip irrigation.Entitled “What is Drip Irrigation?” the manual outlines the advantages of drip irrigation, which include reductions in water, fertilizer, energy, labor and chemical costs. To view or download the document, visit www.toromicroirrigation.com or www.dripirrigation.org . Toro’s new educational Web site, www.dripirrigation.org , was created to provide drip education material for those unfamiliar with the technology and its benefits. The site also includes information about drip irrigation design, installation, operation and maintenance, as well as software links. Lesco spreader/sprayer offers zero-turn controlThe Lesco Z-Two spreader/sprayer is available for preorder through John Deere Landscapes.The Z-Two is powered by a 19 hp, high-performance Kawasaki engine, and it can be used to apply granular and liquid products with zero-turn control. Features include a 40-gallon liquid application tank, and the handheld, 82-inch wand for spot spraying includes five nozzles and electric solenoid boom that operates in all directions. It also features a 125-pound electric spreader with remote-actuated gate and side deflector. For more information, visit www.johndeere.com . Golf Inc. recognizes green efforts of Hurdzan/FryThe golf course architecture firm of Hurdzan/Fry Environmental Golf Design recently was named as a winner of the Golf Inc. 2009 Green Awards in the Product-Service Provider category.The awards are presented annually to golf courses, operators, developers, vendors and associations that have adopted programs, practices and products aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. Hurdzan/Fry was recognized by the editors of Golf Inc. not only for its approach to golf course design but also for some of its indoor work as well. Some of the factors highlighted by Golf Inc. include the firm’s efforts to make its workplace more environmentally friendly through the use of energy-efficient appliances and lights, awnings, water-stingy landscaping and inclusion of recycled materials used in construction and maintenance. For more information, visit www.hurdzanfry.com . Bayer ES overhauls Accolades programBayer Environmental Science has made it easier for professional turf managers to redeem points through recent enhancements to its Accolades loyalty program.At the website www.bayeraccolades.com , program members can track point balance, review account history and browse through thousands of rewards. More than 4,000 new rewards have been added to the program in response to customer feedback, the company said. The overhaul of the program will include more categories and prizes in the future. The program allows customers to build up points toward rewards by buying products from Bayer ES. Rewards include association memberships, tools, mowers, sprayers and more. For more information, visit www.backedbybayer.com , or www.bayeraccolades.com . |
 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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