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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsGuelph students express turf knowledge, opinionsTwenty-seven turfgrass management students at the University of Guelph (Ontario) have begun blogging about turfgrass trends and expressing their own opinions and industry concerns.Each Tuesday the students take a field trip to different location in Ontario, where they learn about problems unique to each site and what turf managers there are doing to confront these challenges, including those related to pesticide bans and economic issues. The exercise also has helped them understand how social media and blogging can help them communicate issues to other superintendents and golfers. For more information, visit any of these blog sites: annieturfadvice.wordpress.com , badenochtoch.wordpress.com , brandonpiggott.wordpress.com , bukator.wordpress.com , canadianturfie.wordpress.com , cook16.wordpress.com , docturf.wordpress.com , dpowley.wordpress.com , ggriffin12.wordpress.com , goose123.wordpress.com , issuesingreen.wordpress.com , jalbert1.wordpress.com , jpassmore.wordpress.com , ksobczak.wordpress.com , lonelygreenskeeper.wordpress.com , mattnixon123.wordpress.com , mikapehkonen.wordpress.com , perennialexpress.wordpress.com , prairiefire14.wordpress.com , razorsharpturf.wordpress.com , seanmay27.wordpress.com , thesoiledthoughtsofanaspiringsuperintendent.wordpress.com , turfcrusader.wordpress.com , turfknight.wordpress.com , turfmind.wordpress.com , turfstudent.wordpress.com , turfytech.wordpress.com . Phoenix taps director of regulatory affairsPhoenix Environmental Care recently named Sherry Hutcheson as director of regulatory affairs.She will be responsible for overseeing the company’s product registration efforts with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state EPA entities. She also will develop regulatory strategies and provide guidance for the company as well as ensure that all of its product development efforts comply with accepted regulatory standards. She will be the company’s primary liaison with the EPA. Hutcheson has more than 15 years of product registration experience, including nine years as an analytical chemist. For more information, visit www.phoenixenvcare.com . Robotic mower undergoes Round 2 of testingPrecise Path Robotics recently completed the second round of testing for its RG3 robotic greens mower.The mower developed by the Indianapolis-based company mowed more than 3 million square feet of putting surface turf on a variety of grasses and contours. The next version of the robotic mower will be designed to include larger 5-inch front roller with rounded ends, optimized weight distribution, 48-volt power system with upgraded motors and controllers, as well as a variety of software enhancements. For more information, visit www.precisepath.com . Exmark launches new mower lineupExmark launched its new line of mowers, including three that utilize alternative fuels or high fuel efficiency technology, at GIE+EXPO. The trade show was held through Oct. 31 in Louisville, Ky.Exmark’s new products comprise the Vantage, Quest SP, Commercial 21 and Commercial 21 AS, and the Lazer Z AS. The Vantage is Exmark’s first stand-on mower. It is available with 48-inch and 52-inch decks. The Quest SP is an upgrade of Exmark’s original Quest zero-turn mower. It is available with either a 20-horsepower or 22-hp Kawasaki V-Twin commercial grade engine capable of attaining a forward speed of 8 mph in forward and 5 mph in reverse. It also is available with 44-inch, 48-inch and 52-inch cutting decks. The Commercial 21s are walk-behind machines with a 21-inch cutting deck. The Lazer Z AS is a zero-turn mower powered by a 20-hp Kawasaki engine with a top speed of 8 mph. It is available with 48-inch and 52-inch decks that can cut at heights from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches. For more information, visit www.exmark.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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