AMVAC Chemical Corp., a subsidiary of American Vanguard Corp., became the sole distributor of the granular soil fumigant product Basamid G. Basamid G is labeled for use on golf courses, athletic fields, sod farms, home lawns, ornamental sites, field nurseries, turf sites, greenhouses, hoop houses, soil media, interplanting and nonbearing crops. “By becoming the exclusive distributor of Basamid G, AMVAC... read more
Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) hosted its 2014 International Education Conference & Field Day February 24-27 in Orlando, Fla. More than 700 people from about 140 farms worldwide attended the event. Representatives from 14 countries attended, including nearly 60 turfgrass producers and industry representatives from Australia, many of whom had never participated in a TPI event before. Attendees had the opportunity... read more
Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, announced its global sales full line of quality turf equipment increased 13.7 percent in 2013. This marks the second straight year the company saw double-digit sales growth. In addition to global sales, 68 percent of Jacobsen’s North American sales territories saw year-over-year sales growth. Jacobsen said the increase is partly the result of significant investments... read more
FMC Corporation plans to separate into two independent companies. The new FMC would include its agricultural solutions and health and nutrition segments, while its second company would be FMC Minerals. FMC plans to complete the separation in early 2015, both listed on the New York Stock Exchange. “The creation of two independent companies will deliver meaningful benefits to each of... read more
On the verge of celebrating its 100th anniversary, The Toro Co. launched a Legacy Grant Program and Annual Product Donation Program. The Legacy Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in their efforts to beautify and preserve outdoor environments and enhance green spaces at home, work and play. Grants also will be made to organizations whose projects encourage and educate the public about the... read more
