News - Athletic Turf

Dow’s Gallery SC herbicide receives federal registration

August 14, 2014By AT Staff

Dow AgroSciences received federal registration for its Gallery SC specialty herbicide. The product will be available in the marketplace this fall. The liquid formulation provides plant tolerance and long-lasting control of more than 95 species of broadleaf weeds — including chickweed, spurge and oxalis — for six to eight months, depending on environmental conditions. The suspension concentrated formula reduces rinsing... read more

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Spring Valley adds sales rep to fertilizer team

August 13, 2014By AT Staff

Spring Valley, a manufacturer of professional and retail fertilizers and ice melters, named Chad Fagervik to its sales team. Fagervik brings with him 25 years of experience in professional turf management sales. Fagervik spent the last four years of his career with Agrium Advanced Technologies where he managed municipal and strategic account business. Prior to his tenure at Agrium, he spent seven years as... read more

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Turf, soil companies revamp Fullerton College soccer field

August 6, 2014By AT Staff

Professional Turf Specialties and Agromin, a provider of organic soil solutions, are joining forces to upgrade Fullerton College’s soccer field, in Fullerton, Calif., with new sod and soil amendments. “The soccer field is under continuous stress and use, and it has been many years since a full renovation has been performed on the field,” says Mike Wilson, owner of Professional Turf Specialties, which... read more

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Jacobsen Turfgrass Scholarship program honors 27 students

August 6, 2014By AT Staff

Jacobsen, a Textron company, awarded scholarships to 27 college students throughout North America. The Jacobsen Turfgrass Scholarship, now in its third year, recognizes college seniors in turfgrass management or related discipline programs. To qualify, students must submit an application, an essay and a letter of recommendation from a turfgrass professional. This year’s recipients, each awarded a $500 scholarship, represent 20... read more

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Bayer names Darrin Batisky North American sales manager

July 24, 2014By AT Staff

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, appointed Darrin Batisky to area sales manager for the North American turf and ornamentals (T&O) business. In his new role, serving the Kentucky, southern Indiana and central and southern Ohio markets, Batisky is responsible for the growth and maintenance of user relationships and initiating buyer opportunities. “As Bayer continues to enhance our role as... read more

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