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
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
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
Toro is now accepting applications for its 15th annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January, one turfgrass science student will travel to Houston to help the grounds crew prepare the field for Super Bowl 51. In 2002, Toro and the NFL partnered to establish the Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. Through the Sports Turf Training Program, Toro and... read more
STEC Equipment, the specialized turf equipment distributor, has released the ATC Surface Cleaner for artificial turf. The ATC 1400/2000 has been developed to maintain artificial turf grass simply and effectively for indoor or outdoor use. The ATC synthetic cleaner is towed across the surface scooping up trash from the surface while collecting debris in mesh baskets. “The new ATC cleaner is the easiest... read more
