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Pure Seed and Atlas Turf International release PurePro Seeded Bermudagrass

October 16, 2018By AT Staff

Pure Seed and Atlas Turf International partnered up to produce PurePro Seeded Bermudagrass, a blend of hybrid bermudas. “In partnership with Pure Seed, we are proud to bring to market a new seeded bermudagrass of unmatched quality,” said John Holmes, president of Atlas Turf International. “PurePro raises the level of performance sports field managers and golf course superintendents can expect... read more

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Sipcam Agro receives federal registration for Downforce ETQ

September 20, 2018By AT Staff

Sipcam Agro USA received federal registration of Downforce ETQ. Downforce combines the multi-site active ingredient fluazinam with Sipcam’s Enhanced Turf Quality (ETQ) technology. ETQ protects turf from UVA and UVB rays, as well as heat and other stress factors. This addition to the ETQ family of fungicides adds a complementary dollar spot management tool as a rotational product with Echo... read more

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For the steep slopes of its speedway, Daytona turns to Spider for help

September 20, 2018By AT Staff

Daytona International Speedway, the home of the Daytona 500, is using a Spider ILD02 remote-controlled slope mower on the steep-sided banks. The Spider mower, built by the Dvorak Co. in the Czech Republic and distributed by Orlando, Fla.-based Slope Care, is just one of the tools the Speedway has employed over the years to keep the grass in place and growing on... read more

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Performance Nutrition rolls out new line designed to help turf, plants adapt

September 20, 2018By AT Staff

Performance Nutrition released Kelpene, a new line of products developed to help plants adapt to diverse environmental conditions. Products in the line are suitable for use on field crops, turf, ornamentals and nursery crops. Research shows Kelpene products support plant health, increase yields, improve nutrient uptake, enhance resiliency and encourage robust root development by adapting to diverse environmental conditions, such... read more

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What you need to know about the 2018 School of Grounds Management annual conference

September 20, 2018By AT Staff

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) School of Grounds Management (SGM) is designed to provide grounds managers with the hard-to-find opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions and network with their peers. These interactive programs feature education seminars on must-know topics as well as a pre-conference field trip and access to the GIE+EXPO, the green industry’s only national trade show. Taking... read more

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