He won’t call it “Hell week” because he’s done it so many times now that he’s gotten used to it. But Tony Leonard, director of grounds for the Philadelphia Eagles, will at least admit it’s going to be a busy weekend: the Temple Owls host Army on Saturday, then the Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. “Obviously, if... read more
Hunter Industries will provide irrigation for the new turf course at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif., which is situated about 20 miles north of San Diego. The turf course was designed by Steve Baker, Independent Irrigation Consultants, Oceanside, Calif. It will feature Hunter’s I-90 and I-40 rotors, IBV valves and Pilot central control system. Additional grounds... read more
I’m just a turfgrass producer, but like other farmers who grow row crops, raise livestock or grow vegetables, I too have a love for the land and have a commitment to the stewardship of the environment. It’s true that you won’t find the product I grow on a shelf in your local grocery store, but you will find it wherever... read more
The Synthetic Turf Council held an historic 10th Anniversary and Annual Membership Meeting in Orlando, Fla., which included a retrospective highlighting the organization’s 10 years of advocacy, service and accomplishments. The national non-profit association’s meeting also included strong educational content, keynote speakers and the election of new volunteer leadership. Held from October 7-9, the meeting began with a pre-conference “Whistle-stop”... read more
DLF-TRIFOLIUM has launched a new entity called DLF Pickseed USA that encompasses recently purchased companies Pickseed, Seed Research of Oregon and DLF International Seeds. “The brands and the teams supporting those brands will remain separate and distinct,” said Claus Ikjaer, CEO and president, DLF Pickseed USA. “All three brands have great brand equity in the U.S. market and we intend... read more
