Industry News

GCSAA: EPA extends Nemacur use to Oct. 6, 2017

September 30, 2014 By Joelle Harms

The GCSAA announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted the association’s request for an extension on the use of fenamiphos – Nemacur nematicide – existing stocks labeled for use on golf courses until Oct. 6, 2017. The EPA plans to publish a ...

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Syngenta appoints new chief operating officer

September 29, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Syngenta announced that John Atkin, chief operating officer, will retire from the company at the end of 2014 and will be succeeded by Jon Parr, who will assume responsibility for two of the company’s four regions: Europe, Africa, the Middle East and ...

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Rain Bird becomes Irrigation Association platinum member

September 26, 2014 By Joelle Harms

The Irrigation Association (IA) board of directors named Rain Bird Corporation (Azusa, Calif.) to a platinum member – the highest level of IA membership. “For over 80 years, Rain Bird has been committed to solving the world’s toughest irrigation challenges,” said ...

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E-Z-GO contest to send foursome on expenses-paid golf trip

September 24, 2014 By Joelle Harms

E-Z-GO is offering a “Diamond Golf Getaway” for one lucky winner and three friends as part of its 60th anniversary celebration. The getaway will take the winner and three friends, to round-out a foursome, on an expenses-paid trip to play their choice ...

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First Green to provide training workshops at Teacher Excellence Day

September 23, 2014 By Joelle Harms

First Green, an innovative program using golf courses as environmental learning labs, will be holding workshops at the Teacher Excellence Day 2014 on Oct. 3 at two different locations in Washington — Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle and Bellarmine High ...

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Agri-Turf Distributing appoints Lon Records to CEO