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AUGUST 21, 2020

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Turf Care Supply to distribute Koch fertilizers

Koch Agronomic Services, operating under its corporate brand Koch Turf and Ornamental (Koch), and Turf Care Supply Corporation (TCSC), reached a definitive agreement to grant TCSC an exclusive license to market and distribute certain Koch turf fertilizers in North America. Find out which ones.

American Sports Builders Association cancels in-person meeting

American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) canceled its in-person 2020 Technical Meeting and Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place Dec. 4-7.

United Rentals shares safety playbook for equipment rentals

United Rentals, a large equipment rental provider, shared nine key protocols at the core of its response to COVID-19. The company implemented new protocols to expand on its commitment to best safety practices, training and communications. Check them out here.

Toro launches sustainability platform

The Toro Co.’s Sustainability Endures platform is meant to strengthen its strategic focus on sustainability and its long-standing commitment to making a positive impact financially, socially and environmentally worldwide.

Briggs & Stratton enters into sale agreement, reorganization under Chapter 11

Briggs & Stratton Corp. has entered into a stock and asset purchase agreement with KPS Capital Partners, a private equity firm. See more details here.

ATHLETIC TURF VIDEO

Soil Scout aims to help turf managers create optimal conditions, increase water efficiency

Soil Scout CEO Jalmari Talola talks with Athletic Turf Editor Christina Herrick about how his company can help turf managers create optimal above- and below-ground conditions while increasing efficiency on water and nutrient usage.

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ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX

STMA to open award applications

Applications for the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) awards program, scholarship and grants programs will open later this month. The deadline to submit for all programs is Oct. 15. Find out more about the awards here.

PRODUCT NEWS

ICP Building Solutions Group unveils new adhesive

ICP Building Solutions Group launched its new Sport Tough Adhesive by California Sports Surfaces, a self-contained, two-component polyurethane adhesive.

PBI-Gordon unveils new formulation for SpeedZone EW

PBI-Gordon released a new formulation for SpeedZone EW Broadleaf Herbicide that features an emulsion-in-water (EW) formulation, a technological advance from emulsifiable concentrate formulations that rely on solvents to solubilize active ingredients.

Bayer program offers rebates, cost savings through Sept. 30

Turf professionals can save instantly on select Bayer turf care essentials purchased in August and September 2020 through the Now Solutions Program. The company’s Crop Science division said customers will receive payment terms of June 5, 2021 for qualifying products.

Ryan adds new sod cutter

Ryan’s Jr. Sod Cutter — Hydro debuted this spring and features a variable speed hydrostatic transmission with forward and reverse drive. Learn more about the product’s features here.

Florida high school first to use ocean plastic infill on football field

Elite Turf has partnered with Act Global to bring its all-in-one innovative Power System to the U.S. market. Miami Edison High School was the first to use ocean plastic infill on its football field.

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