Michigan State University Extension has offered some guidance on reduced or minimal maintenance on athletic fields due to COVID-19. “We are all clearly in unprecedented times as this is the time of year when turf management is usually busy with activity preparing turf for the coming season,” said Kevin Frank, a turfgrass specialist with Michigan State University Extension. “Stay safe, we’ll... read more
John Deere, in collaboration with the UAW, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, is producing protective face shields at John Deere Seeding Group in Moline, Ill. Deere employees will initially produce 25,000 face shields to meet the immediate needs of health care workers in several of its U.S. manufacturing communities. Materials and supplies are ordered... read more
A study conducted by Purdue University and EnP Investments provides evidence that amino acids exogenously applied to turfgrass foliage can be rapidly absorbed and serve as stable sources of precursor molecules to be integrated into the metabolism of the plant. The data also suggests that intact amino acids are taken up by turfgrass foliage rather than being mineralized into other... read more
Heritage Landscape Supply Group debuted a new brand and platform in the Upper Midwest region, HLS Outdoor. HLS Outdoor has opened its first branch in Brooklyn Park, Minn. This new location will carry a full line of irrigation and landscape supplies, outdoor lighting, agronomics, sports field materials, tools accessories and other complementary products. “It is a privilege to welcome the... read more
Jared Hoyle, associate professor, will join Corteva Agriscience on March 30 as a turf and ornamental territory manager serving Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. Hoyle previously served as an associate professor at Kansas State University (KSU). “This decision was not taken lightly, given the high-quality and professional expectations of the faculty, staff and students at Kansas... read more
