The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently released a new standard for testing soil moisture sensors used to control landscape irrigation. The new standard has been published as ANSI/ASABE S633 Testing Protocol for Landscape Irrigation Soil Moisture-Based Control Technologies. This standard defines a procedure to test a soil moisture sensor and interface device’s response to changes in... read more
Matt Parrott, head groundskeeper of the Charlotte Knights, was recently named Sports Turf Manager of the Year for the third straight year by the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB). Parrott manages BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, N.C., for the Knights, which are the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. In honor of his back-to-back wins in 2017 and 2018,... read more
Meso 4SC Select from Prime Source received registration in the state of California. Meso 4SC Select is an herbicide used for both pre- and post-emergent control of more than 45 broadleaf weeds and grasses in turfgrass. It can be effectively used for weed control prior to and when seeding of specific types of turfgrasses. “The registration of Meso 4SC Select... read more
PBI-Gordon Corp. announced that its Pedigree Fungicide SC has received registration for use in the state of California. Pedigree is formulated to provide control of brown patch, fairy ring, leaf and sheath spot, large patch, red thread, pink patch, yellow patch, southern blight and gray snow mold, according to the company. Labeled for use on golf courses, residential and commercial... read more
Nufarm Americas announced the approval of Cheetah Pro nonselective herbicide in California. Cheetah Pro provides fast and effective control of grass, sedge and broadleaf weeds in a variety of turf settings, the company said. Previously approved in 46 states, Cheetah Pro will be available to California distributors in 2-by-2.5-gallon units and 30-gallon drums beginning mid-July with 4-by-one-gallon units available in... read more
