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Project EverGreen announces winner of “Our Winning Green Space” contest

September 25, 2019By

Project EverGreen named Louisa County School District, located in central Virginia, as the recipient of itsĀ ā€œOur Winning Green Spaceā€ contest. The district received an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower package. The district will also receive an athletic field renovation. Louisa County School District was nominated by Logan Horne, who returned to his hometown to teach turf management at Louisa County... read more

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STMA, MLB construct baseball field at ‘Field of Dreams’ site

September 18, 2019By
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ā€œIf you build it, they will come.ā€ With the immortal words of Ray Kinsella ringing in their ears, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) are getting to work building an actual Field of Dreams on the very site where the 1989 movie was filmed. The Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees are scheduled... read more

Toro announces 2020 Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program

September 18, 2019By
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Toro announced the 19th annual Toro Super Bowl* Sports Turf Training Program. In Jan. 2020, one lucky turfgrass science student will travel to Miami Gardens, Fla., to help the grounds crew prepare the field for the biggest game in football. With an extensive history of supporting student scholarships and educational activities, Toro and the National Football LeagueĀ (NFL) are proud to... read more

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FMC offers loyalty program for turf professionals

September 16, 2019By

FMC Professional Solutions is now offering a loyalty program for the professional turf and ornamental markets. Enrollment for the program begins immediately. The FMC True Champions rewards program is being integrated with the FMC Early Order Program to provide savings for end users with the ability to lock in their rebates all season long. “We are very pleased to offer... read more

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John Deere recalls Gator due to crash hazard

September 16, 2019By

John Deere announced a voluntary recall of its XUV835 Gator utility vehicles. The company says that due to improper routing, the plastic sheathing on the throttle cable can melt, causing the throttle to stick. This could result in the operator not being able to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. About 19,730 units were sold in the U.S. and... read more

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