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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsValent announces label changes in CaliforniaValent Professional Products’ Tourney fungicide recently was granted label registration for use in California.With the active ingredient metconazole, Tourney can be used at low rates for control of a variety of diseases, including anthracnose, brown patch and dollar spot, in golf course turf, athletic fields, sod farms, as well as in lawns, landscape areas, as well as lawns and landscape areas. It is now registered for use in all states, except Alaska and New York. In other news, the company also said its label for Safari 20 SG insecticide has been expanded in California to include a basal trunk spray application. With the active ingredient dinotefuran, Safari 20 SG is approved for use against such pests as white flies, Asian citrus psyllid, mealybugs, soft and armored scale. It can applied as a trunk spray, soil drench, soil injection, foliar spray or granule. With the basal trunk spray, Safari 20 SG is applied to the bark on the lower 5 feet of a tree trunk until it is visibly wet. The active ingredient is absorbed through the bark into the tree’s vascular system. For more information, visit www.valentpro.com . E-Z-GO introduces next generation TXT 48E-Z-GO recently introduced its new TXT 48 fleet golf car.The next generation of E-Z-GO’s TXT, the TXT 48 is powered by a 48-volt DC drivetrain and the company’s TruCourse Technology system that allows individual golf course operators to customize acceleration and braking capabilities with conditions and topography of their golf course. The TXT 48 also features improved regenerative braking capabilities, downhill speed control, enhanced battery life, charger lockout and handheld diagnostics. For more information, visit www.ezgo.com . Briggs and Stratton reinstitutes full wages, contributionsBriggs and Stratton recently announced that it would reimburse salaried employees 75 percent of wages lost during a temporary wage reduction from July 1 through Dec. 31.The company implemented a 10 percent pay reduction for all of its domestic salaried employees in mid-2009 and also suspended its 401(k) contributions during that time. On Jan. 1, the Company also restored its employee’s salaries as well as 401(k) matching contributions. For more information, visit www.briggsandstratton.com . Architect Wogan made mark in New EnglandGolf course architect Philip Wogan died Jan. 15 after a short illness. He was 91.Wogan was the primary architect on more than 40 golf courses throughout New England, including Halifax (Mass.) Country Club; Pembroke (Mass.) Country Club; Point Sebago Club, Casco, Maine; Maplegate Country Club, Franklin, Mass.; and John H. Cain Golf Club, Newport, N.H. Wogan was a high school biology teacher when his father’s death prompted him to take over the elder Woman’s duties as groundskeeper at Essex County Club in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. His father, Eugene, also was a golf course architect for his own firm, E.F. Wogan & Sons. Philip Wogan continued to operate the company until 2004. A World War II veteran, Wogan was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his service in the Battle of the Bulge, fought during December 1944 in Belgium. His wife, Betty, preceded him in death in 2000. Survivors include six children, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Lebanon recognized for environmental stewardshipLebanon Seaboard Corp. was among several companies recognized by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection with a 2009 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award.The Lebanon, Pa.-based company, which produces bionutritional and advanced fertilizers as well as a wide variety of consumer lawn and garden items, was recognized for its efforts to reduce phosphorus in lawn and garden fertilizer formulations. The company’s Healthy Lawns/Healthy Environment Initiative focused on a statewide grassroots education movement to provide practical and actionable lawn care stewardship information. The initiative also was credited with increased awareness of the role of phosphorus in fertilizer products. For more information, visit www.lebsea.com , or www.lebanonturf.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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