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Pinpoint EPA-approved for dollar spot

October 27, 2016By AT Staff

Developed by Valent U.S.A. Corp., in conjunction with Nufarm, Pinpoint Fungicide received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for dollar spot control in turf. Pinpoint, with the active ingredient mandestrobin, is labeled for use on turf and lawn sites, including golf courses; lawns around residential, institutional, public, commercial and industry buildings; parks, recreational areas and athletic fields; and sod farms.... read more

Nufarm debuts Celero herbicide

October 27, 2016By AT Staff

Nufarm Americas added a new herbicide to its postemergent portfolio. Celero is applicable on a variety of cool- and warm-season turf, including residential and commercial turf, golf courses, athletic and recreation fields, schools and sod farms. Its active ingredient imazosulfuron translocates down to the roots for control of Kyllinga, yellow, purple and annual sedges. Celero can be applied using both... read more

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PERC reopens Propane Mower Incentive Program

October 27, 2016By AT Staff

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) reopened online applications for the Propane Mower Incentive Program. Since it began in 2012, PERC said the program has helped commercial propane mower operators save up to $1,000 on the purchase of a new unit, before factoring in the long-term benefits of using propane. “The incentive helps landscape contractors save on the upfront... read more

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EPA grants registration for Syngenta’s Contend snow mold fungicide

October 27, 2016By AT Staff

The EPA has granted registration to new Contend fungicide from Syngenta for control of pink and gray snow mold. Contend delivers unique, multi-targeted control for more than 120 days by combining four active ingredients, including Solatenol, a new active ingredient for the turf industry, according to the company. The new fungicide operates in three Fungicide Resistant Action Committee codes for... read more

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Ewing releases overseeding practices document

October 10, 2016By AT Staff

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply has released a white paper for turf professionals as they prepare their turf for winter on the best practices for renovating or overseeding turf, titled “Renovating Your Lawn for Better Health and Appearance of Your Turf.” The three-page document Ewing defines what turf renovation and overseeding are, as well as outlines proper overseeding preparations, how to select the... read more

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