Learn why fertilizer prices are on the rise
Industry experts explain what caused the fertilizer price increase and share a few ways lawn care can offset the rising costs. read more
Sipcam releases new Pythium tool: Karma
Sipcam Agro USA has released its newest innovation: Karma fungicide. The systemic fungicide combats many Pythium diseases, including damping-off, cottony blight, grease spot and root rot. “As turf and lawn managers know, Pythium diseases can be devastating even for the most well-maintained turf grass,” said Todd Mason, director of national sales and development for the turf and ornamental division at Sipcam. “Pythium reduces the turf’s ability to absorb water... read more
Signature Xtra Stressgard fungicide available in California and Hawaii
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
Pinpoint fungicide now registered for use in New York
Nufarm announced that Pinpoint fungicide is now registered in New York and offers an excellent rotation option for dollar spot control. Pinpoint works well in rotation with SDHI fungicides to prevent the onset of any SDHI-resistant dollar spot. “Pinpoint provides powerful dollar spot control, excellent turf tolerance and enhances the stewardship of disease management programs,” said Jason Fausey, director of technical... read more
Three-time Sports Turf Manager of the Year shares secret to success
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
