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Civitas Turf Defense introduces its 2017 Early Order Program

October 11, 2017 By Grant Gannon

Civitas Turf Defense from Intelligro is introducing its 2017 Early Order Program to superintendents, effective October 1, 2017, and extending to December 15, 2017, across the U.S. Superintendents will have the chance save more as they order more — a ...

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Toro Co. names new director of Center for Advanced Turf Technology

October 11, 2017 By Grant Gannon

The Toro Co. recently named Edric Funk the director of its Center for Advanced Turf Technology (CATT). He succeeds Dana Lonn, who retired in June 2017 after 48 years with Toro, according to the company. In his new role, Funk’s ...

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University of Illinois shares preliminary research on nematodes and Holganix

October 6, 2017 By Grant Gannon

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign recently released preliminary results from its research on nematodes and Holganix. The nematodes currently being studied include pathogenic root-knot and soybean cyst nematodes, according to a press release. While studies are still ongoing, preliminary results ...

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Reinders partners with Plant Food Co., adds territory manager

October 6, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

Reinders is partnering with Plant Food Co. as the exclusive distributor in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Kansas. Reinders and Plant Food Company are working with a reputable laboratory that supplies comprehensive and accurate soil and water analysis. This highly targeted ...

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Deere donates $1M to Habitat for Humanity to aid hurricane relief

October 6, 2017 By Grant Gannon

Deere & Co. is donating $1 million to support Habitat Hammers Back, a long-term recovery initiative organized by Habitat for Humanity International to help repair and rebuild communities affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. “Habitat for Humanity has many ...

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Amvac releases new herbicide and fungicide, Oreon fungicide to be renamed Premion