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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... 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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