In New Hampshire, there is a piece of legislation under consideration that would prohibit pesticide use on lawns and sports fields, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). The new piece of legislation, HB399, would prohibit pesticide use on lawns and sports fields around schools unless it’s an emergency and approved by the local board of health. Further,... read more
Turfco’s WideSpin 1550 tow-behind is now available with a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 13-horsepower V-Twin engine. The updated WideSpin also offers a feature that automatically idles up when spinners are needed and idles down to reduce noise during transportation or near play on the field. Additionally, Turfco has developed a new engine guard that will protect against debris thrown from... read more
Ahead of the 2017 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Caterpillar unveiled plans to enter the utility vehicle (UTV) market. The company has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with Textron Specialized Vehicles (TSV), a division of Textron Inc., and will offer UTV models sold through participating Cat dealerships starting in 2018. “We are excited about our introduction of the first-ever Cat... read more
Project EverGreen, in partnership with Exmark Manufacturing, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE), launched its second annual “Our Winning Green Space” contest. The contest runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 15. Municipal parks and recreation departments, public works departments and non-profit agencies can enter the contest to have a chance... read more
The Toro Co. is once again hosting its annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2018, the winning turfgrass science student will travel to Minneapolis, Minn., 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 NFL are proud... read more
