TAG: The Toro Company

Toro, Minnesota Twins team up for field renovation project

December 17, 2018By
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The Toro Co., the Minnesota Twins organization and the city of Saint Paul joined forces to renovate and rebuild youth baseball and softball fields in Saint Paul. Volunteers from partnering organizations, with additional support from Saint Agnes School, collaborated to reconstruct West Minnehaha Recreation Center’s baseball field and two softball fields in Saint Paul. “We are excited about the opportunity... read more

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Toro names winner of 2019 Super Bowl Sports Turfgrass Training Program

November 15, 2018By
Wilson Morgan headshot (Photo provided by Toro)

Wilson Morgan, who majors in crop, soil and environmental sciences at Auburn University, has been named the winner of Toro‘s annual Super Bowl Sports Turfgrass Training Program. He will be assisting the grounds crew in field preparations for Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. In 2003, Toro and the NFL established the Super Bowl Sports Turfgrass Training Program.... read more

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Toro’s Workman GTX product line gets a few upgrades

September 20, 2018By
Workman GTX model | Photo provided by The Toro Co.

The Toro Co. expanded its Workman GTX line with the addition of new electronic fuel injection (EFI) models and additional attachment options, including new flatbed solid side kits, fold-down side kits and fold-down rear facing seats. The new options provide superintendents and grounds managers with more choices to build the perfect utility vehicle for each application. The Toro Workman GTX... read more

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Toro now accepting applications for Super Bowl training program

September 20, 2018By
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The Toro Co. is now accepting applications for the 18th annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2019, one lucky turfgrass science student will travel to Atlanta to help the grounds crew prepare the field for the biggest game in football. With an extensive history of supporting student scholarships and educational activities, Toro and the National Football... read more

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A look at aeration machines

October 27, 2017By
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Aerification is a necessary evil to keep some sports fields performing well, and right about now the topic is at the top of mind for field managers as they prepare the turf for the winter. We reached out to some aerator manufacturers to learn more about the machines that they offer. These five units are currently available from the respective companies... read more

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