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 From the News Desk...News and people briefsTurfgrass Information Center continues to growThe Turfgrass Information Center, Michigan State University’s educational resource for turfgrass professionals, continues to grow to meet the needs of professional turfgrass managers.The number of records in the Turfgrass Information Center database now exceeds 150,000, according to the latest issue of The Sward. The Michigan State University Library began collecting printed turfgrass materials in the 1960s. Through July, the collection includes 6,505 serial records, 391 book-like records and 2,058 Web records. For more information, visit tic.edu . Register for Heartland Green Industry ExpoRegistration is open for this year’s Heartland Green Industry Expo.The event, which is sponsored by the Heart of America GCSA Chapter and the Mid-America Green Industry Council, is scheduled for Dec. 15-16 at the Overland Park (Kan.) Convention Center. The show comprises industry-specific education for those in the golf, sports turf and lawncare professions, as well as a two-day tradeshow. Scheduled speakers for the golf conference include Megan Kennelly, Ph.D., of Kansas State University, USGA Green Section agronomist Ty McClellan, Kyle Miller of BASF and David Stone of the Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn. For more information, or to register, visit www.hagcsa.org . Hills/Forrest opens third North American design this yearWhile it has been a slow year for the golf course construction industry for the past several years, it has been a bang-up year for the golf course architectural firm of Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates.The Toledo, Ohio-based firm recently completed work on Westhaven Golf Club in Franklin, Tenn. The Nashville-area club is the firm’s third North American design to open this year. The other Hills/Forrest designs to open this year were TPC at Treviso Bay in Naples, Fla., and Paraiso del Mar in Mexico. Hills/Forrest actually designed only 17 of 18 holes at Westhaven. The par-4 13th hole was designed by Doug Wright, then a student at Lehigh University and a nationwide contest winner to design one hole on the course. For more information, visit www.arthurhills.com . Toro expands line of stand-on mowersToro recently expanded its line of stand-on mowers for use in small and large landscaped areas.The company’s line of GrandStand mowers now includes machines with 36-inch, 40-inch and 60-inch mowing decks to go along with the original 48-inch and 52-inch models. All models feature Toro’s Turbo Force cutting deck, which is constructed from 7-gauge steel. The mowers also feature twin-lever steering and control. The adjustable speed control limits the top-end speed without restricting the control lever travel, which helps achieve precise cutting control in tight areas. Height of cut also can be controlled from the operator’s platform. For more information, visit www.toro.com . |
In other news... Bayer consolidates professional, consumer divisions Jacqueline Applegate to oversee both segments; Josh Weeks to retire in November. Posted: 09/09/2010 Read more » July heat keeps many golfers at home Rounds played at private clubs, daily fee facilities drops 5 percent. Posted: 09/08/2010 Read more » Study examines spring pre-stress fertility programs Research finds no correlation between biostimulant applications before spring core cultivation and recovery. Posted: 09/02/2010 Read more » Aquatrols, TurfNet present Water Week The series of five Webinars is aimed at helping superintendents manage water and soils more efficiently. Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » News and people briefs Registration opens soon for Irrigation Show, Briggs & Stratton elects new chairman, FMC taps new director for professional solutions division Posted: 09/01/2010 Read more » Complete news index » |
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