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
Syngenta has announced in a press release that the company has added two new territory managers to its turf and ornamental (T&O) business: Adam Garr will be working with turf customers in the lower peninsula of Michigan, and Chris Threadgill will be responsible for the ornamental business in 13 Midwestern states. Adam Garr holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the... read more
In the video, Iowa State University (ISU) turf grass research associates are leveling four acres of land to construct a new sports field research facility. The research will include three separate fields and will help to identify best practices for sports turf managers, according to a news release from ISU. The four-acre stretch located at the ISU Horticulture Research Station will... read more
Gensler, a design firm, was selected by Texas Tech University as the designer and architect for the Sports Performance Facility and Jones Stadium south end zone project. The Sports Performance Facility will contain a 200-meter, banked track and an artificial turf field which will be used by the football team as well as other Texas Tech student-athletes. The Jones Stadium renovation will... read more
