Target Specialty Products will become the exclusive distributor for several Leading Edge technology solutions. For more than a decade, Leading Edge has grown by following its mission of bringing technology and science together with geospatial data management system, unmanned aircraft systems and more. “Leading Edge provides some of the most advanced technologies in our industry and we are excited to... read more
Esto Retractable and Sports Turf Company have won 2021 Innovative Awards from the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and its Innovative Award Task Group. The “Innovative Awards Program” recognizes STMA commercial company members who have developed a product, service, equipment or technology that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the sports turf manager and/or makes the playing surfaces safer and/or... read more
Harry Niemczyk, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University, died on Dec. 16, 2020 at the age of 91, after a battle with cancer. Harry was the first full-time university turfgrass entomologist and part of the turfgrass generation of researchers that included Joseph Duich, Ph.D.; James Beard, Ph.D.; William Daniel, Ph.D.; and Richard Skogley,... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) selected recipients of its 2020 Founders’ Awards, recognizing those members who have made significant contributions to STMA and to the profession. The association’s highest honor, the four Founders Awards are named after pioneers and innovators who had a major impact on the industry. The 2020 honorees are: The Dick Ericson Award is presented to... read more
Aqua-Aid Solutions added a new and proprietary rapid-response soil surfactant, Excalibur. It features potentiated hydrophobe technology (PHT technology) that rapid infiltration and consistent dry down. PHT Technology is comprised of a molecule with a strong hydrophobic chain that permits a more powerful affinity to attach to soil particle surfaces, allowing for infiltration and longevity, according to the company. Aqua-Aid Solutions... read more
