Shaw Sports Turf partner and former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26. Smoltz, best known as part of a dominating pitching rotation which included fellow Hall-of-Famers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, had a MLB career from 1988-2009. During his time in the MLB he primarily played for the Braves, but also... read more
Anuvia Plant Nutrients, a new plant nutrient company to be headquartered in Zellwood, Fla., has hired Amy Yoder as its CEO. Anuvia is focused on a new, innovative and patented way of manufacturing an enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) for the turf and agricultural industries, according to the company. Anuvia says it addresses the three pillars of sustainability — social, environmental and... read more
Hunter Industries intends to buy Senninger Irrigation, and the manufacturers have entered into their due diligence phase. The due diligence phase is expected to be completed by mid-September. The two companies have been strategic partners since 2004. “Hunter and Senninger combine to create a very talented team of engineers and manufacturing professionals,” said Greg Hunter, CEO of Hunter. “We are... read more
Hunter Industries intends to buy Senninger Irrigation, and the manufacturers have entered into their due diligence phase. The due diligence phase is expected to be completed by mid-September. The two companies have been strategic partners since 2004. “Hunter and Senninger combine to create a very talented team of engineers and manufacturing professionals,” said Greg Hunter, CEO of Hunter. “We are... read more
The Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association held its annual Summer Field Day at the Cleveland Browns’ training facility and at First Energy Stadium on June 24. Along with tours of the practice facility in Berea, Ohio, and of the stadium downtown, three experts gave presentations on various turgrass-related topics in the film room at the training facility. Joe Rimelspach, Ph.D.,... read more
