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April 19, 2019
NEWS 
 

Manage sports turf based on root zone

Municipal sports turf managers who know how their playing fields are categorized have a better chance to manage them more efficiently based on agronomics.


Grass not a foe, but an ally of the environment

A three-year research program aimed at improving turfgrass in residential areas has concluded at the Vineland Research & Innovation Centre at Vineland Station, Ont.


Know how fungicides work first

Understanding how fungicides work and knowing what part of the plant should be targeted will greatly assist golf course superintendents with their spraying programs, an audience of superintendents was told in March during a Syngenta-sponsored forum in Milton, Ont.


Target launches Turf Fuel G

Target Specialty Products, a leading value-added service provider of turf and ornamental solutions in the United States and Canada, has launched Turf Fuel G™ 24-0-11 Mini.


Former lawn care pro fined for illegal pesticide use

The former owner of a St. John's, NL lawn care company has been fined more than $8,000 for illegal pesticide use and spraying without a valid licence.
 
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Biosolid research

Biosolid research has bright outlook

Research at the University of Guelph into the potential of biosolids as a sustainable alternative to conventional fertilizer products has produced data that could be perceived as encouraging. » Read More
 
News 
 

Winnipeg hopes to stop ash borer with insecticide

Winnipeg's ash trees will be injected this summer with an insecticide designed to kill the emerald ash borer larvae inside the tree trunks. » Read more...

Managing greens in summer extremes

Managing putting greens can be compared to running in a marathon. Golf superintendents must do as much as possible during the spring to “train” for the marathon that is typically “run” in July and August, and sometimes into September. » Read more...

GPS guided spray system maximizes efficiency

SiteOne Landscape Supply has launched the new LESCO Smart Guided precision spray system, featuring an easy-to-install GPS that maximizes labour efficiency, minimizes application error and optimizes chemical budgets. » Read more...

CTRF announces six 2019 research projects

The Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation has announced funding toward six research projects in 2019. » Read more...
 
Event 
 

SIMA 22nd Snow & Ice Symposium

June 25 - 28, 2019
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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TPI Summer Convention & Field Days

July 23 - 25, 2019
Location: Minneapolis, Minn.
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Congress 2020

January 7 - 9, 2020
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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