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Bayer to divest turf and ornamental portfolio

February 24, 2021By AT Staff

Bayer is planning to divest its Environmental Science Professional business, which includes vector control, professional pest management, industrial vegetation management, forestry and turf and ornamentals solutions. The company said this move is designed to focus on the core agricultural business in its Crop Science division. The Environmental Science Professional business netted sales of 600 million Euros (approximately $ 728,250,000 USD)... read more

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Signature Xtra Stressgard fungicide available in California and Hawaii

February 8, 2021By AT Staff

The Turf and Ornamentals business of Bayer within the company’s Crop Science division, has announced that Signature XTRA Stressgard fungicide is now registered and available for use on turf in California and Hawaii. The systemic fungicide enhances plant health, suppresses bacterial wilt and controls Pythium, anthracnose and summer decline pathogens. “We are thrilled that Signature Xtra Stressgard is now available... read more

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Spiio secures $1.6M in funding

February 8, 2021By AT Staff

Spiio, the in-ground data as a service provider that helps turfgrass and green industry professionals enhance agronomic decisions, has raised a $1.6M fundraising round from internal investors: byFounders, inQvation, Danish Growth Fund and a range of angel investors. The company said the funds will be used to strengthen the development team, to move forward with innovative projects that are improving... read more

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Rain Bird CEO dies

February 1, 2021By AT Staff

Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra, 80, president and CEO of Rain Bird Corp., died on Jan. 29. Rain Bird said he will be remembered as a passionate business leader whose work has had a lasting impact on the irrigation industry, generations of employees and the community. LaFetra built the irrigation company in Glendora, Calif., into an international market leader. LaFetra worked... read more

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Wiedenmann products now available at John Deere dealerships

February 1, 2021By AT Staff

John Deere golf and sports dealer network will sell and support the Wiedenmann Corp. line of aeration solutions. Through the agreement, John Deere customers can purchase Wiedenmann products at their John Deere dealer, providing easy access to a full range of turf maintenance products. “Our customers face demanding conditions, and we are committed to providing the equipment, technology and support... read more

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