Lastec introduces the large zero-turn mower with the new WZ1000 flex deck commercial mower. Starting at $48,900 USD, the WZ1000 can cover up to 8.73 acres an hour. The mower features a 120-inch cutting width and five 25-inch flex decks. Lastec says the WZ1000 cuts with the accuracy of five small push mowers at the speed and production of... read more
Kubota Tractor Corporation makes its Major League Baseball debut this season as the official on-field equipment partner of the Texas Rangers. As the Rangers move into their new ballpark this season, Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Kubota equipment will be used exclusively to maintain the grounds of the modern-day professional sports facility through the 2024 season. “Kubota is proud... read more
The Andersons appointed Anthony (Tony) Goldsby as director of its professional turf business. Goldsby, who will replace Bob Eichenberg upon his retirement in March, will be directly responsible for the division’s business strategy, sales execution, marketing programs and customer service. “We are excited to have Tony in this expanded role,” said Eric Dearth, vice president of engineered granules for The... read more
CPS Distributors opened a branch in Grand Junction, Colo. The western Colorado location will carry a full line of irrigation and landscape supplies, agronomics, golf course products, sports field materials, tools and accessories and other products with a focus on servicing professional irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents, sports field managers and other green industry professionals. CPS Distributors’ new Grand... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is working to develop interest and awareness in the next generation of sports field managers through the Future Farmers of America (FFA), a youth organization that prepares its members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA’s Career Development Events (CDEs) are contests that develop college and career readiness skills. The... read more
