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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsRegister now for New England turf showRegistration is open for next year’s New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show.Highlighted by keynote speaker and former Major League Baseball umpire Steve Palermo, the show is scheduled for March 1-4 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. The show also will include GCSAA-approved educational seminars conducted by leading university and industry researchers and a tradeshow supported by more than 400 exhibiting vendors. A sample of the educational seminars on tap include topics such as managing winter damage, computer training, planning a budget and controlling Poa annua in cool-season turf. For more information, visit www.nertf.org . Toro introduces walk-behind trencherThe Toro Co. recently introduced the TRX-26 walk-behind trencher designed for professional use.Powered by a 26-hp Kawasaki engine, the TRX-26 features Toro’s Dingo TX-style control system that is designed for smoother operation and steering and more precise trenching. It also offers zero-turn capability for use in confined spaces. The TRX-26 can be outfitted with Toro’s 2-, 3- or 4-foot boom attachments that allow it to trench up to 8 inches wide and up to 48 inches deep. For more information visit www.toro.com . Sipcam adds to sales staffSipcamAdvan recently named Austin Young to its specialty products sales team.He will be responsible for sales and customer service initiatives in the Northeast for SipcamAdvan’s turf and ornamental line as well as all pest management products for the company’s subsidiary, Sostram Corp. A former golf course superintendent, Young has several years of experience in chemical and equipment sales. For more information, visit www.sipcamadvan.com . Jake shows off operation for First Tee chapterJacobsen and the First Tee of Charlotte (N.C.) recently played host to 20 children for an educational event at the company’s manufacturing facility.The children, who were between the ages of 10 and 17, were treated to plant tours, career sessions and a putting contest with prizes. The visiting students also were able to see through three-dimensional design engineering software how Jacobsen’s turf management products work. For more information, visit www.jacobsen.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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