Industry News

PBI-Gordon names new chief operating officer

November 26, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

PBI-Gordon Corp. named Steve Clifford as its new COO. The change became effective July 31. He was previously an audit partner and the managing partner of Ernst & Young’s Kansas City office from 1999 through his retirement in 2015. Clifford ...

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Glenn Quattlebaum joins Turf Connections

November 26, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

Turf Connections, a Carolinas’ producer of turfgrass sod and sprigs, added longtime turf industry professional, Glenn Quattlebaum, to its staff as sales manager. Quattlebaum brings more than 35 years of golf and turf industry sales experience in the Carolinas and ...

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Syngenta’s Divanem receives registration in California

November 26, 2018 By Sarah Webb

Syngenta’s Divanem nematicide is now registered in California. The nematicide is designed to manage plant parasitic nematodes, such as lance, root knot and sting. “By offering Divanem to superintendents in California, we are meeting their needs for reliable nematode control ...

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Rain Bird Golf introduces 551 Series rotors

November 26, 2018 By Sarah Webb

Rain Bird Golf added the 551 Series rotors, designed to help superintendents water tee boxes and other smaller areas of the course. “Our new 551 Series rotors are the most durable and efficient short-throw golf course rotors on the market ...

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J.R. Simplot Co. to expand to Southeast

November 16, 2018 By Sarah Webb

The J.R. Simplot Co., a diversified, global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is expanding its turf, horticulture and specialty plant nutrition business to the southeastern U.S. “We’re excited to establish a presence here,” said Jeff Higgins, manager ...

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Corteva Agriscience launches 2018-2019 incentive program

November 15, 2018 By Sarah Webb

Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont, launched its 2018-2019 The Power of More Reward Club with early order incentives for lawn and landscape professionals, nursery managers and golf course superintendents. Through the program, customers can save on qualifying products ...

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