TAG: fungicide

Learn why fertilizer prices are on the rise

June 17, 2021By

Industry experts explain what caused the fertilizer price increase and share a few ways lawn care can offset the rising costs. read more

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Sipcam releases new Pythium tool: Karma

March 2, 2021By

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

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Signature Xtra Stressgard fungicide available in California and Hawaii

February 8, 2021By

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

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Pinpoint fungicide now registered for use in New York

June 25, 2020By

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

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Three-time Sports Turf Manager of the Year shares secret to success

February 18, 2020By
Matt Parrott, head groundskeeper of the Charlotte Knights says it's critical to have a dedicated staff throughout the organization in order to keep BB&T Ballpark in top shape. (Photo: Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights)

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