The Toro Co. recently named Edric Funk the director of its Center for Advanced Turf Technology (CATT). He succeeds Dana Lonn, who retired in June 2017 after 48 years with Toro, according to the company. In his new role, Funk’s responsibilities will include leading a team of engineers, agronomists and product development professionals to identify emerging industry trends and develop... read more
With the debut of Major League Soccer in Minnesota, Minnesota United has selected Bloomington-based Toro as the official partner of turf equipment and irrigation. The multi-year agreement, in partnership with Toro distributor MTI Distributing, builds on a relationship that began in 2015. “As we began to consider plans for the care and maintenance of both the grass on the pitch... read more
2017 marks the 28th time the Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA) members have come together for its national conference. Over the five days attendees have taken advantage of scheduled networking, learning, golfing, bowling, walking, running and also some time away from the convention center. Chase Martin, head groundskeeper with the San Jose Mets, was not able to make it down to San... read more
No strings. The future is now! #combibeamrider #mvturf A video posted by GR Davisson (@grdturf) on Aug 1, 2016 at 2:18pm PDT “No strings. The future is now!” That’s what Grant Davisson, turf manager for the Minnesota Vikings, said in an Instragram post when he saw a demonstration of the Beamrider from Fleet. The Beamrider is a walk-behind laser guided line... read more
Driving a truck with the words “Storm Chasers” emblazoned on its side around Tornado Alley can cause some awkward interactions for staff members of the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, the Omaha (Neb.) Storm Chasers. “Someone would take the truck to get some gas and people would ask if a storm was coming. They all think you’re out... read more
