Athletic Turf News
 
THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS
 
 
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
 
  IN THE SPOTLIGHT
 
Photo: Rain Bird  
Rain Bird CEO dies
 
Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra, 80, president and CEO of Rain Bird Corp., died on Jan. 29. LaFetra built the irrigation company in Glendora, Calif., into an international market leader. LaFetra worked hard to promote the company’s guiding principle, “the intelligent use of water” around the globe. Read more about his contributions to the industry.
 
Read More
 
Logo: PBI-Gordon  
PBI-Gordon launches new training platform
 
PBI-Gordon introduced a new product training platform. Once professional grounds managers register to the site, users gain access to an ever-expanding library of knowledge modules that are specifically designed to simplify the product training process. Find out more.
 
Read More
 
Graphic: Advanced Turf Solutions  
Advanced Turf Solutions launches virtual education
 
Advanced Turf Solutions is now offering free online courses and live virtual seminars to support continuing education for turfgrass managers. Users can access dozens of self-paced online courses taught by industry experts. Learn how to sign up.
 
Read More
 
Photo: frank600/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images  
Target Specialty Products to host mosquito and tick product webinar
 
On Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. EST, Target Specialty Products and partners will present a webinar on “Maximizing Revenue with Mosquito and Tick Products.” In the webinar, manufacturers will discuss the latest advancements, updates and more on their mosquito and tick products. Learn how to register.
 
Read More
 
Logo: Spiio  
Spiio secures $1.6M in funding
 
Spiio has raised a $1.6 million fundraising round from internal investors: byFounders, inQvation, Danish Growth Fund and a range of angel investors. Read on to find out where the funds will be allocated.
 
Read More
 
Headshot: Stephen Lord  
Stephen Lord joins Advanced Turf Solutions
 
In other Advanced Turf Solutions news, the company hired Stephen Lord, former head groundskeeper for the Cincinnati Reds, as a sales representative. Lord will serve the sports field and lawn and landscape markets in southeastern Michigan.
 
Read More
 
SePro brings on 2 new hires
 
Todd Stassel has joined SePro’s central region as an ornamental technical specialist, and Jack Edwards has rejoined the SePro team as an ornamental technical specialist.
 
Read More
 
  ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX
 
Headshot: Kristen Spotz
 
 
  PRODUCT NEWS
 
Logo: Bayer  
Signature Xtra Stressgard fungicide available in California and Hawaii
 
Bayer’s Signature Xtra Stressgard fungicide is now registered and available for use on turf in California and Hawaii. The systemic fungicide enhances plant health, suppresses bacterial wilt and controls Pythium, anthracnose and summer decline pathogens.
 
Read More
 
Photo: John Deere  
Wiedenmann products now available at John Deere dealerships
 
John Deere’s golf and sports dealer network will sell and support the Wiedenmann Corp. line of aeration solutions. Through the agreement, John Deere customers can purchase Wiedenmann products at their John Deere dealer, providing easy access to a full range of turf maintenance products.
 
Read More