University of Tennessee launches turf new professional program
Certified lawn care professional program designed to provide new turfgrass professionals with skills to manage warm- and cool-season turf. read more
How to ID turf insects
A brown or abnormal area of turf can mean a few things, including the presence of turf insects. To figure out if that’s what’s causing a lawn’s problems—and if so, what type of insect is present—lawn care operators (LCOs) have to do a little digging. Common pests and insects include ants, beetles, predatory true bugs, white grubs, chinch bugs, caterpillars,... read more
SureGuard Herbicide
SureGuard Herbicide provides lawn care operators with long-lasting, pre and postemergence control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in landscapes, bareground settings and in dormant Bermudagrass. SureGuard provides extended residual weed control of broadleaf and grassy weeds, and in addition to extended control, enhances the speed and performance of glyphosate. Within dormant Bermudagrass, SureGuard delivers excellent turf tolerance and provides unmatched speed and lasting control of... read more
WinField Solutions adds 11 new sales reps
WinField Solutions, a distributor of turf and agricultural products, has added 11 new sales representatives to its organization. “Our investment in exceptional talent is an important part of our growth,” said WinField’s Vice President of Marketing Mitch Eviston. “WinField has some unique competitive advantages in the market. Our financial commitment to product research and insight tools is unmatched, and we... read more
Koch Agronomic Services implements new brand name
Koch Agronomic Services created a brand name dedicated to serving its customers in the turf and ornamental markets. The new name, Koch Turf & Ornamental, focuses on developing solutions for the golf, lawn care, ornamental and turf markets. “Turf and ornamental is an industry with its own unique set of opportunities and challenges,” said Tim Sturm, vice president of Koch... read more
Prepare for takeoff
A grass seed product that produces turf requiring little to no maintenance is probably not a good fit for a landscape maintenance company that makes its bread and butter from mowing. But for landscape or lawn care companies that service municipalities, airfields or other areas seeking to reduce mowing and deter wildlife, there’s a product that’s proving to be effective.... read more
