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Nufarm acquires Cleary Chemical Corp.

January 11, 2013 By
BURR RIDGE, ILL., and DAYTON, N.J.—Nufarm Americas has acquired Cleary Chemical Corp., a marketer of fungicides, insecticides and plant growth regulators (PGRs). The acquisition, which closed Dec. 31, 2012, will result in a significantly stronger product offering for Nufarm, which ...

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Kowalewski joins Oregon State turf department

January 10, 2013 By
CORVALLIS, ORE.—”(Dr.) Alec Kowalewski, Oregon State University’s new turf specialist, jokes that two requirements for the job were to have a Polish-sounding last name and to be a graduate of Michigan State University. That’s because he replaces fellow MSU alumnus ...

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Hunter Pro-Spray Challenge offers education, chance to win iPad

January 10, 2013 By
SAN MARCOS, CALIF.—The Apple iPad is one of the most coveted products on the market. With the Pro-Spray Challenge, Hunter Industries is offering an easy way to try and get a hold of one. In an effort to promote education ...

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Florida approves Xonerate Herbicide

January 10, 2013 By
CARY, N.C.—Xonerate Herbicide from Arysta LifeScience North America is now approved for sales and distribution in the state of Florida. This is the 45th state to receive approval for the product. Specifically, Xonerate Herbicide now provides a solution to Florida’s ...

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Storey retires from SePRO

January 10, 2013 By
Roger Storey Troy Bettner CARMEL, IND.—Roger Storey, vice president of SePRO Corp.’s Turf & Ornamental Business (T&O), has announced his intent to retire. Storey has set his final day of active employment with SePRO to be Feb. 28, 2013. Storey ...

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Be on the lookout for winter dessication

January 7, 2013 By
Winter desiccation is the death of turfgrass leaves or plants from winter drying.  Desiccation occurs most often on open semi-dormant turf exposed to windy low atmospheric humidity conditions. The two major types of winter desiccation are termed atmospheric and soil ...

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