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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsE-Z-GO introduces electric version of utility vehicleE-Z-GO’s ST 400 utility vehicle now is available in an electric model.Powered by a 48-volt drivetrain, the ST 400 can haul up to 1,000 pounds and the 9.6-cubic-foot bed has a capacity of 550 pounds. A variety of options and accessories are available. The ST 400 also is still available with a gasoline-powered, 13 horsepower Kawasaki engine. For more information, visit www.ezgo.com . Dow’s LockUp now available as fertilizer combination productLockUp herbicide from Dow AgroSciences now is available in combination with granular fertilizers for control of a variety of common weeds.With the active ingredient penoxsulam, LockUp is a reduced-risk pesticide that is labeled for use in warm- and cool-season grasses for control of 25 types of weeds, including dandelions, white clover, chickweed, lespedeza and ground ivy. Granular formulations of LockUp on fertilizer are available in the northern United States through Lebanon Seaboard and John Deere Landscapes. Lebanon’s formulation, which includes penoxsulam in combination with dicamba and 2,4-D, is marketed as ProScape. Deere has two formulations, LockUp Extra (penoxsulam and dicamba) and LockUp Extra 2 (penoxsulam, dicamba and 2,4-D). Formulations through other distributors are expected soon, according to Dow AgroSciences. For more information, visit www.DowProvesIt.com . GCSAA gives scholarship awards to 12 studentsThe GCSAA recently awarded scholarships to 12 college students pursuing degrees in turfgrass studies.The GCSAA’s Scholars Program is administered by the association’s Environmental Institute for Golf. Sean Elverd, a student at the University of Tennessee, was named the winner of the GCSAA’s Mendenhall Award and receives a $6,000 scholarship award. Thomas Ham of Michigan State received $5,000 as the winner of the Allan MacCurrach Award, which is funded by the PGA Tour. Each also receives an expense-paid trip to next year’s Golf Industry Show in San Diego. Other’s receiving scholarship awards were Niels Dokkuma of Penn State ($2,500), Joshua Lewis of Oregon State ($2,500), Steven Hutzell of Maryland ($2,500), Scott Wasser of Arkansas ($2,000), Glen Obear of Wisconsin ($2,000), Diego Penapareja of Michigan State ($1,500), Brian Ervin of Colorado State ($1,500), Robert Pray of Michigan State ($1,500), Manuel Gonzalez of Michigan State ($500) and Matt Carstens of Washington State ($500). The program is funded by the Robert Trent Jones Endowment. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate turfgrass program. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges based on factors such as academic achievement, potential to become a leading professional, employment history, extracurricular activities and recommendations from a current academic advisor and superintendent with whom the student has worked. For more information, visit www.gcsaa.org . Phoenix launches PERKs programPhoenix Environmental Care recently launched its new customer rewards program that can help superintendents support industry associations and groups as well as help them attend next year’s Golf Industry Show.PERKs, or Phoenix Environmental Rewards Kustomers, allows superintendents to earn back as much as 10 percent of their total purchase on specific Phoenix products as well as qualify for $2,500 in travel assistance to next year’s GIS in San Diego. PERK’s rewards are converted to donations that can be made to university turfgrass programs, local or state superintendents chapters and other industry-related associations. For more information, visit www.phoenixenvcare.com . |
In other news... Study examines spring pre-stress fertility programs Research finds no correlation between biostimulant applications before spring core cultivation and recovery. Posted: 09/02/2010 Read more » Aquatrols, TurfNet present Water Week The series of five Webinars is aimed at helping superintendents manage water and soils more efficiently. Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » News and people briefs Registration opens soon for Irrigation Show, Briggs & Stratton elects new chairman, FMC taps new director for professional solutions division Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » GCSAA selects firm in search for new CEO Kansas City-based company will open search process for Mark Woodward's successor in October. Posted: 08/31/2010 Read more » Water foul! Research shows that droppings from non-migratory geese on turf can result in nitrogen runoff into adjacent bodies of water. Posted: 08/26/2010 Read more » Complete news index » |
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