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AlabamaApril 25 Poa Annua Classic. FarmLinks Golf Course, Sylacauga. To learn more, visit www.alaturfgrass.org.Florida April 28-29 Florida Sod Growers Cooperative 2011 Field Day &...
Industry Update
New Holland Construction Sponsoring Extreme Dream 2011 Contest
New Holland Construction is sponsoring the Extreme Dream 2011 contest, and the winning entry will be provided...
Association News
CLCA Funds Grasscycling StudyThe California Landscape Contractors Association has awarded a research grant to the University of California, Davis, to enable a team...
From the Field
Nufarm Promotes TwoNufarm Americas, Inc. has promoted Tra Huddleston to director of ornamental sales and Blaine Pinkerton to director of turf sales. Huddleston will...
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Arizona May 7, 11, 14 Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Workshop: Tree Pruning. Ewing Irrigation, Phoenix; Maricopa Ag Center, Maricopa; Pima Community College, Tucson. For...
New Products
New and Improved Talstar EZTalstar EZ Granular insecticide from FMC Professional Solutions is now available with Verge granular technology. Verge is a clay-based granule...
Industry Update
Swingle Acquires LawnCare
Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care announced the acquisition of LawnCare Aeration Plus to strengthen its market position in Colorado's Northern Front...
What’s New!
Lock It UpHighway Products, Inc. now offers lightweight aluminum toolboxes for four-wheelers, ATVs, UTVs, Polaris, Rhino, Honda, Yamaha, Arctic Cat and more. Built to...
Compact Tractors and Attachments
If the areas you mow are measured in acres, or yourjobs require material by the bucket load, a compact tractoris the piece of equipment...
Trimmers, Edgers and Accessories
Featured TrimmersHusqvarna335LS• Engine: 34.6cc X-Torq• Cutting diameter: N/A• Feature: Low fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions www.husqvarna.comRedMaxBCZ2460TS• Engine: 24cc Strato-Charged• Cutting diameter: 19...
Pull-Behind Mowers
If you have massive areas of turf that need to be mowed, then you need a pull-behind mower to do the job. Check out...
Association News
Association Announces Field of the Year Palm Field at St. Anthony Village High School.The Minnesota Park & Sports Turf Managers Association recognized...
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IllinoisApril 23 & 30 Abiotic Training for Certified Arborists. Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield. For details, visit www.illinoisarborist.org.May 24 Illinois Turfgrass Foundation/MAGCS Spring Golf...
Industry Update
Grasshopper Efficiency Contributes to Energy Savings
A school district in Maize, Kan., purchased Grasshopper diesel mowers as part of its energy-saving initiatives. The results of...
Association News
NOFA Holds Accreditation CourseThe Northeast Organic Farming Association held its 10th annual five-day accreditation course in organic land care in Newburyport, Mass. Topics covered...
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ConnecticutMay 18 Using Keys to Identify Wildflowers & Shrubs. The Carriage House, Edgerton Park, New Haven. To learn more, visit www.ladybug.uconn.edu.July 13 Connecticut Nursery...
Rise to the Challenge
Sod business becomes increasingly competitive in Tennessee
John Spahr discusses cost containment practices in the sod business.PHOTOS COURTESY OF GRASSROOTS SOD FARM.For...
Industry Update
Tidewater Expands Honda Engine TerritoryTidewater Power Equipment, an outdoor power equipment distributor based in Virginia Beach, Va., recently acquired the assets of RCS Distributing...
Association News
ALCC Announces Board MembersThe Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado announced the 2011 state board of directors. The members are president Judd Bryarly, vice president...
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Arizona April 2 Arizona Landscape Contractors' Association Field Day. The Pera Club, Tempe. For details, visit www.azlca.com.April 6 Annual Spring Turfgrass Seminar. University of...