John Deere produces 250,000th backhoe

DUBUQUE, IOWA—On March 1, the John Deere Construction & Forestry Division marked a production milestone with the completion of its 250,000th backhoe loader at the Dubuque Works factory. The model 310SK backhoe loader was purchased by Phoenix-based NPL Construction Co., ...

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Merewitz to receive Musser Award of Excellence

SHARON CENTER, OHIO—The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Dr. Emily Merewitz, assistant professor in molecular turfgrass biology at Michigan State University, as the 2013 Award of Excellence recipient. The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the ...

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Olympics chooses Zeon Zoysia for golf course

SAN DIEGO—After more than a century’s absence, when golf returns as an Olympic sport at the 2016 Games in Rio, the grass in the fairways, roughs and tees of the new golf course built especially for the Games will be ...

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Audubon International moves into new headquarters

TROY, N.Y.—Audubon International has relocated to its newly purchased headquarters situated in the Rensselaer Technology Park in Troy, N.Y. The organization officially began operating out of the new space on Feb. 18. The new office will allow Audubon International to ...

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