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Bayer to divest turf and ornamental portfolio

February 24, 2021By AT Staff

Bayer is planning to divest its Environmental Science Professional business, which includes vector control, professional pest management, industrial vegetation management, forestry and turf and ornamentals solutions. The company said this move is designed to focus on the core agricultural business in its Crop Science division. The Environmental Science Professional business netted sales of 600 million Euros (approximately $ 728,250,000 USD)... read more

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Rain Bird CEO dies

February 1, 2021By AT Staff

Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra, 80, president and CEO of Rain Bird Corp., died on Jan. 29. Rain Bird said he will be remembered as a passionate business leader whose work has had a lasting impact on the irrigation industry, generations of employees and the community. LaFetra built the irrigation company in Glendora, Calif., into an international market leader. LaFetra worked... read more

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Wiedenmann products now available at John Deere dealerships

February 1, 2021By AT Staff

John Deere golf and sports dealer network will sell and support the Wiedenmann Corp. line of aeration solutions. Through the agreement, John Deere customers can purchase Wiedenmann products at their John Deere dealer, providing easy access to a full range of turf maintenance products. “Our customers face demanding conditions, and we are committed to providing the equipment, technology and support... read more

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Ohio State turfgrass entomology professor Harry Niemczyk, Ph.D., dies at 91

January 12, 2021By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

Harry Niemczyk, Ph.D., professor, The Ohio State University. (Photo courtesy of David Shetlar)

Harry Niemczyk, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University, died on Dec. 16, 2020 at the age of 91, after a battle with cancer. Harry was the first full-time university turfgrass entomologist and part of the turfgrass generation of researchers that included Joseph Duich, Ph.D.; James Beard, Ph.D.; William Daniel, Ph.D.; and Richard Skogley,... read more

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Aqua-Aid Solutions adds new surfactant

January 7, 2021By AT Staff

Aqua-Aid Solutions added a new and proprietary rapid-response soil surfactant, Excalibur. It features potentiated hydrophobe technology (PHT technology) that rapid infiltration and consistent dry down. PHT Technology is comprised of a molecule with a strong hydrophobic chain that permits a more powerful affinity to attach to soil particle surfaces, allowing for infiltration and longevity, according to the company. Aqua-Aid Solutions... read more

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