TURF INDUSTRY NEWS
Whether it is a tight corner of a sports field or negotiating a fairway hazard, the Pro-Roll has the ability to make sharp turns without scuffing, all thanks to the four individually- mounted transport tires, the short roller length and Progressive’s unique Pro Lift-N-Turn™ system. Te Pro-Roll 10 and Pro-Roll 15 can be used with either a compact tractor or a wide range of utility vehicles.
TurfBreed brings new expertise to its Board TurfBreed Pty Ltd has announced the appointment of an external Chairman, Sandy Bauman, and a Non-Executive Director, John Keleher. Both are partners in the Queensland- based turf business, Australian Lawn Concepts. Sandy Bauman, appointed as Chairman, brings to TurfBreed his turf industry experience and expertise in governance and business development. He also has a broad-spectrum background in Australian and global agribusiness. Sandy’s roots stem from grain farming in central Queensland. He has since developed his business acumen through involvement with several significant and successful Australian agricultural businesses, including roles as Chairman of the commodity trading firm PentAg Nidera and Director of FarmInvest Australia as well as Haven Grain Pty Ltd. Non-Executive Director John Keleher has worked extensively as an agricultural consultant for most of his career. He has a solid history of introducing innovative ideas that positively impact the bottom line. John’s devotion to research has provided the opportunity for new and exciting practices in Australia’s turf industry, such as precision farming for growers. John was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for Turfgrass Producers International and will join the Board at the start of the 2019 fiscal and calendar year in January. TurfBreed’s Managing Director Steve Burt said: “Both gentlemen bring a wealth of knowledge to the business and have worked in both the local and international sectors of agriculture. Sandy and John are highly respected turf growers who have a perspective on the industry that will be fresh and new to our board.” He added. “Teir industry connections and experience will be invaluable, as will their understanding of the existing frameworks and issues that impact our growers.”
FireFly Automatix Launches New Self-Propelled, Hybrid Mower FireFly Automatix, Inc. has launched the M220, a self- propelled, hybrid turf mower that enables the fastest precision cut possible, while decreasing the average cost per acre. Te automated, high-performance mower was highlighted at the TPI Field Day in Tucson. “Te M220 represents a paradigm shift in turf farm mowing,”
said Steve Aposhian, the company’s founder and CTO (Chief Technical Officer). “Like our ProSlab turf harvester, the mower has been designed and purpose-built from the ground up to be the most efficient mowing machine on the market. We’re in the business of creating value for our customers, and
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by combining proven best-of-breed technologies with new innovations, we deliver on that promise.” According to FireFly CEO Andrew Limpert, increasing labor costs and labor shortages in areas previously flooded with available workers continue to threaten the future of farming in the United States and beyond, so automating manual repetitive tasks is critical to its survival. "While sod harvesting only happens once a year, it needs to be mowed weekly to keep it healthy, so we've expressly designed and built this mower from the engine to the decks for this specific and necessary task, with future versions offering even more autonomy," Limpert said.
Ag Data Company Updates Offerings to Agribusiness Farm Market iD—a data company with four decades’ experience working with ag companies—has released their 2018 Annual Update of their database. Te update provides complete details on farmers, crops, livestock and land for the 2017 crop year. Te database covers over 907 million acres of land, with over 316 million acres of commodity crops. Te database covers 94 percent of major crop production in the United States going back more than a decade and is collected from a combination of public and private sources. “Our database has proved to be the most comprehensive and reliable source of information for leading agribusinesses,” says Chief Executive Officer Steve Rao. “Our clients demand the most current and accurate data to help them make better decisions in their strategy, marketing and sales efforts. Farm Market iD is dedicated to giving agribusinesses a competitive edge.” Several insights gathered from the 2017 crop year include: A 15.1 percent increase in total contacts, totaling 2.59 million growers and ranchers. Te average farmer in America farms 455 acres. Te average age of the farmer increased to 63 years old. 64 percent of growers have a phone number, 52 percent have an email address and 55 percent have a confirmed online profile. Farm Market iD covers 96.8 percent of wheat production, 94.3 of soy and 93.0 percent of corn. For companies who want to use this data to gain more industry insights, visit
http://farmmarketid.com/.
Bayer/Monsanto deal closed Te long-awaited and highly debated deal is done—Bayer officially owns Monsanto. As of Tursday, June 7, 2018, Monsanto stocks are no longer available on the NYSE, Monsanto shareholders are getting fat checks. Bayer is among the largest global seed and ag chemical companies. “Today’s closing represents an important milestone toward the vision of creating a leading agricultural company, supporting growers in their efforts to be more productive and sustainable for the benefit of our planet and consumers,” says Hugh Grant, outgoing chairman and CEO of Monsanto.
TPI Turf News July/August 20 2018
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