Recently I spent a few days in Augusta, Ga., and Graniteville, S.C., hanging out with the fine folks at Textron Specialized Vehicles, checking out their new Cushman Hauler. The new Hauler is in production right now. They’re hopeful to sell these vehicles to a wide range of customers, from golf course superintendents to airports. Of course, they also see the vehicles being... read more
United Turf Alliance (UTA) added two herbicides to its ArmorTech line of professional turf management products. ArmorTech Sulf 396 is a herbicide designed to provide quick control of sedges and many other weeds, the organization said. The active ingredient sulfentrazone launches a two-pronged attack against troublesome sedges with above-ground foliar control and tuber interaction below the soil. ArmorTech Sulf 396 can... read more
Following the completion of the FieldTurf Revolution 360 installation at CenturyLink Field, home to both the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders, Sounders players had positive feedback for the stadium’s revamped playing surface. In a recent news release from the Sounders, players spoke out about their positive experiences with the FieldTurf following their second time practicing on the new field.... read more
The winter months typically host the trade shows where companies can show off their latest and greatest products. There were plenty at the 2016 STMA Show in San Diego, but all of them were not available at that time. Now that spring is here those products are being released for turf managers to demo and purchase. Two products seen in... read more
Cool Planet Energy Systems’ Cool Terra Engineered Biocarbon recently earned a USDA Certified Biobased Product Label, which fulfills all federal purchasing requirements for biobased products through the USDA BioPreferred program. Cool Terra supports soil health and plant growth by naturally increasing the water holding capacity of most soils, improving nutrient efficiency at the root level and nurturing microbial growth, the... read more
