RightLine, a new supplier of plant protection products to the professional turf management industry, will roll out six new products at the 2018 Golf Industry Show (GIS) in San Antonio, February 3-8. The company plans to introduce additional products later this year, according to a press release. “The new products offer a mix of older plant protection chemistries as well... read more
Kubota Tractor Corp. introduced six RTV-X1120 models of UTVs, to be available at Kubota dealerships in February. The RTV-X1120 features a three-cylinder, 24.8-gross-hp diesel engine. The engine and VHT-X transmission provide a top speed of 29 mph. With the switch of a lever, the hydraulic-lift (worksite models only) cargo box rises to dump materials, and standard 2-inch receivers are located... read more
Sports Turf Managers Association released details for its 29th annual Conference & Exhibition, which will be held Jan. 16-19 in Fort Worth, Texas. Close to 50 educational sessions and panel discussions will include sports turf managers along with academic and commercial representatives from schools, colleges and universities, parks and recreational facilities and professional sports stadiums. With eight educational tracks, topics... read more
With more than 35 years in the sports education industry, coaching students and leading athletic programs, Bob Jones is now joining the Hellas Construction team as the company’s new business development manager. He has served athletes and school districts across Texas, most recently Bastrop ISD, where he served as athletic director for the last two years. “There are butterflies,” said... read more
Rochester, Minn.’s Mayo Field was recognized as the 2017 Field of the Year by the Minnesota Park and Sports Turf Managers Association (MPSTMA). This is the eighth consecutive year of the award sponsored by Turfco Manufacturing, which recognizes a Minnesota athletic facility for outstanding maintenance, aesthetics and overall playing conditions. The award was presented to city of Rochester Parks and Recreation... read more
