SPORTS TURF NEWS

AstroTurf welcomes new distributor

A new Michigan-based AstroTurf distributor and installer will serve the Great Lakes region.

Bayer’s Tetrino insecticide now available for purchase in California

First released in 2021, Tetrino helps control white grubs, bluegrass billbugs, fall armyworm and other pests, according to the company.

Sprinturf to replace turf fields as part of $3.3M project

The company will replace several fields in Las Vegas with new Eco-therm infill.

PGMS to host educational seminars at Equip Expo

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) returns to the Equip Expo Oct. 18–21 in Louisville, Ky., with its School of Grounds Management.

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply adds new turf category director

Austin Marsteller joins the company as turf category director for chemicals.

Maryland Soccer Foundation launches sports turf apprenticeship program

The Maryland SoccerPlex Sports Turf Institute will offer four apprenticeships. The foundation says apprentices will leave with a certificate recognized by teams in Major League Soccer.

Applications open for SFMA’s SAFE scholarships and grants

The awards are available for students studying turfgrass management. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

Irrigation Association names Nathan Bowen new advocacy director

Bowen has more than 10 years of experience leading advocacy efforts for organizations.

Echo launches three new broadcast spreaders

The RB-85 and RB-85S feature corrosion-resistant frames and are intended for turf use. The new lineup also features a spreader for winter application.

Rainbow Ecoscience adds non-glyphosate herbicide

Onmark herbicide offers broad-spectrum control of weeds and sedges for up to three months without tank mixing or a surfactant.