The Toro Co. named this yearās winner of the annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turfgrass Training Program. Sean McLaughlin, a plant science major at California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly Pomona), was selected and will be on hand at NRG Stadium in Houston for Super Bowl LI to assist the grounds crew in field preparations. Since 1967, Toro has partnered with... read more
PBI-Gordon’s Avenue South broadleaf herbicide for turfgrass is now registered for use in California, and ready to ship. A proprietary formula, Avenue South combines four proven active ingredients to control more than 90 broadleaf weeds, while offering exceptional safety on warm- season turfgrass, including common and improved St. Augustinegrasses, the company said. āImproved turfgrass varieties are becoming as popular in... read more
Planet Turf, a company specializing in turf and ornamental maintenance products and services, named Jeff Zoerner its product representative for Micronesia and Southeast Asia. ZoernerĀ of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., will be responsible for product sales and customer service. He has worked in the turf and horticultural supply business for more than 21 years and has a wealth of knowledge about... read more
USGreentech, provider of high-performance synthetic turf infills, is expanding its business development team with the addition of Kimberly Williams. Williams will take the role of Western U.S. Sports System Consultant in response to this market’s growing demand for new, synthetic turf infill solutions, the company said in a recent press release. As the sports system consultant, Williams will support and... read more
In partnership with District 3 of the California Parks and Rec Society, AstroTurf will host a free āFuture of Fieldsā seminar on July 27 in Livermore, Calif. The workshop will focus on emerging trends in synthetic turf design, crumb rubber alternatives, water conservation and the latest research in athletic field safety. The seminar is open to the public and will... read more
