Churchill Downs Racetrack says it will invest $10 million to install a new turf course that will widen the running surface and increase the durability to allow more turf racing throughout the year at the historic home of the Kentucky Derby. The capital project will begin immediately after the completion of the 2021 Spring Meet and be ready for turf... read more
The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation (OTF) Conference and Show is moving to a virtual format. Dates have also moved to Jan. 4-7, 2021 to allow for the additional time needed to produce the best possible virtual Conference and Show. OTF is also diligently working with the Department of Agriculture on approving the education lineup and lining up exciting new speakers from... read more
W.S. Connelly & Co. (WSC) and Tenbarge Seed (TBS), providers of seed, fertilizer, erosion control and plant protection solutions, merged. TBS and WSC will begin integrating business operations in December; however, both companies will maintain their brand equity in the marketplace and continue to deliver on exceeding customer and supplier expectations. “We celebrate this new milestone today as we join... read more
GIE+EXPO ToGo’s online portal offers four education tracks which include grounds management. It can be accessed anywhere, anytime here through the end of 2020. “This year has presented new opportunities that have pushed the green industry to the limits, in many cases but also allowed us to emerge better and stronger versions of ourselves,” said Sara Hey of Bob Clements International. “As... read more
Foley Co. has added Air2G2 in Jacksonville, Fla., to its portfolio, effective Oct. 31. Terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Air2G2 was founded in Northeast Florida by Glen Black in 2010. Air2G2 is the manufacturer of the Air2G2 336, Air2HP, Air2GO and Air2G2 436R products. Air2G2 products are sold worldwide to customers in the sports turf, turf and recreation... read more
