Crew specialty herbicide from Corteva Agriscience, is now registered for use in California. This preemergent herbicide is labeled for use in turfgrass and landscape beds. Crew combines Dimension specialty herbicide with Gallery specialty herbicide in a 2-in-1 solution for broad-spectrum preemergence weed control. “Dimension and Gallery are trusted weed control brands in the turf and ornamental market,” says Chris Moyer, turf... read more
The Turf and Ornamentals business of Bayer within the company’s Crop Science division, has announced that Signature XTRA Stressgard fungicide is now registered and available for use on turf in California and Hawaii. The systemic fungicide enhances plant health, suppresses bacterial wilt and controls Pythium, anthracnose and summer decline pathogens. “We are thrilled that Signature Xtra Stressgard is now available... read more
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
ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG) launched its California Sports Surfaces (CSS) Ultra Performance Series. ICP BSG’s CSS Ultra Performance is part of the company’s reinvestment in California Sports Surfaces. The company said customers can expect higher-performing products, enhanced service and support and faster, streamlined delivery. “Plexipave, DecoTurf and a variety of other California Sports Surfaces brands have been trusted... read more
SpeedZone Southern EW broadleaf herbicide from PBI-Gordon Corp. has received registration from the State of California. Formulated for sensitive southern turfgrasses, SpeedZone Southern EW controls more than 70 tough broadleaf weeds including dollarweed, ground ivy and spurge. “The new SpeedZone Southern EW formulation helps ensure more active ingredient impacts the leaf surface for improved efficacy,” said Jay Young, herbicide product manager for PBI-Gordon.... read more
