THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2018

THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS

Follow us at @Athletic_Turf Like us on Facebook Follow our RSS Feed [Features] [News] [Products/Services] [Industry] [Turf Use]     [Baseball/Softball]     [Football/Soccer]     [Landscape]     [Parks/Recreation] [Video] [Archives]    IN THE SPOTLIGHT Toro now accepting applications for Super Bowl training program Through the Sports Turf Training Program, Toro and the NFL’s Super Bowl grounds team collaborate to offer a program aimed at enhancing the skills of emerging sports turf professionals. Know of anyone that fits the bill? Here's what they need to know. [read more] What you need to know about the 2018 School of Grounds Management annual conference With the event right around the corner, now is a great time to start planning your conference week. Read on for the full schedule of educational sessions, networking functions and activities. [read more] Performance Nutrition rolls out new line designed to help turf, plants adapt Developed to help plants adapt to diverse environmental conditions, Kelpene GPX is designed for all kinds of crops plus turf, ornamentals and nursery crops. Get the full scoop on this new line. [read more] Aquatrols appoints new director of research and development Aquatrols, the manufacturer of cutting-edge soil surfactants and related technologies, has named Darryl Ramoutar, Ph.D., as director of research and development. [read more] Buffalo Turbine implements new manufacturer’s warranty As of Sept. 1, Buffalo Turbine products are now backed by a 10-year warranty. Find out which models qualify. [read more] SPONSORED CONTENT A new era dawns on industry leader, AQUA-AID Solutions AQUA-AID Solutions has the ability to provide synergistic moisture management, biological, soil and cultural solutions within their portfolio of products. Each technology provides long lasting agronomic value and improves aesthetics and playability on turfgrass systems in the golf and sports field arena. [read more]    ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX STMA seeks submissions for Innovative Awards Calling all commercial members of the Sports Turf Managers Association! The association is seeking entries for its Innovative Awards. Not a commercial member, but know of a great product? Get the full scoop on the contest. [read more]    NOT YOUR AVERAGE TURF NEWS For the steep slopes of its speedway, Daytona turns to Spider for help Daytona International Speedway, the home of the Daytona 500, is using a Spider ILD02 remote-controlled slope mower on the steep-sided banks. [read more]    PRODUCT NEWS Toro’s Workman GTX product line gets a few upgrades 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. [read more] Sipcam Agro receives federal registration for Downforce ETQ Downforce combines the multi-site active ingredient fluazinam with Sipcam’s Enhanced Turf Quality (ETQ) technology. ETQ protects turf from UVA and UVB rays, as well as heat and other stress factors. [read more]