New product from Green Source is catching on quickly with grounds managers needing to quickly resod It’s a bad scenario: A concert is held on Friday and a football game is on the calendar for Sunday. Turf managers for NFL stadiums know what it’s like to have to resod a field in a short amount of time. Each member wishes... read more
Dow AgroSciences added new products to its 2014-15 Power of More rebate program, including XXpire WG insecticide and Gallery SC specialty herbicide. Through the Power of More program, customers earn cash back when they purchase Dow AgroSciences products and products containing Dow AgroSciences active ingredients, including formulator brands and on-fertilizer formulations — more than 60 products are eligible. Based on... read more
John Deere and Michelin Tweel Technologies debuted the Michelin X Tweel Turf for commercial ZTrak mowers during GIE+EXPO. The new Michelin X Tweel Turf is an airless radial tire sold exclusively for John Deere ZTrak 900 Series models with 54-, 60- and 72-inch deck sizes. The Michelin X Tweel Turf has the same dimensions and bolt pattern as a standard... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is hosting a five-part educational webinar series focusing on maintenance of natural grass sports fields and the challenges turf managers face to produce safe and playable surfaces. Dr. Brad Fresenburg, turfgrass professor at the University of Missouri, presented the first lecture, titled “Maintaining Athletic Fields on a Limited Budget” on Oct. 16. His presentation focused... read more
FMC Corp.’s 2014 Early Order Program runs through Dec. 12, featuring a new Build Your Own Bonus (B.Y.O.B.) program and extended terms on turf and ornamental products. The early incentive provides participants an additional rebate of 50 percent off the base rebate for purchases of qualifying products until Oct. 31. The base rebate still is competitive in November and December. Program... read more
