TURF INDUSTRY NEWS
Syngenta Introduces New Herbicide Syngenta has launched Manuscript® herbicide specially designed to provide post-emergence control of tough grassy weeds like tropical signalgrass, bull/thin paspalum, crabgrass and dallisgrass in certain warm-season turf species on sod farms, golf courses and sports turf. Manuscript is powered by pinoxaden, a new active ingredient for the turf industry. It has an advanced form of ACCase mode of action, which helps control grassy weeds in bermudagrass and zoysiagrass turf. Tis herbicide can be used anytime the weeds are actively growing, including in the heat of the summer when desired turfgrass is actively growing and fills in more rapidly. Sod producers may also use Manuscript on St. Augustinegrass. Manuscript features a built-in safener that speeds the metabolism of pinoxaden in desirable turf to help improve turf safety, without sacrificing control of mature, difficult-to- control weeds. Tis allows for effective spot treatments, further improving selectivity against tough weeds. For more information, visit:
GreenCastOnline.com/Manuscript
Progressive Turf Equipment Brings Roller Mower to North America Building upon the success of Progressive Turf Equipment’s TDR-22 and TDR-30 roller mowers, Progressive is pleased to offer in North America, a roller mower with a wide productive 26’ foot cutting swath per pass! Te TDR-26 has been “Field Proven” since the summer of 2017 as it has been operating in Europe in turf production applications. Te basic design and layout of TDR-26 is similar to the TDR- 22. With wider wing decks and heavier suspension axels that accommodate the extra-wide low ground pressure tires, the TDR-26 is uniquely positioned to offer increased productivity in a value conscious wide-area roller mower. Te TDR-26 also has many components that are common to both the TDR-22 and/or the TDR-30 roller mowers. Using these common field proven parts means less downtime and more production. Te TDR-26 is proudly built in North America and is equipped with painted bolt-on deck shells.
New Television Program Spreads the Word about Pet-Friendly Green Spaces Te Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s (OPEI) environmental education and stewardship program, TurfMutt, will sponsor a new television program, Ready, Set, Pet. Hosted by Phil Torres and co-produced by Hearst Originals, Ready, Set, Pet will educate and inform teens and their families about pet adoption, responsible pet ownership, and the importance of a green space for pets. In each episode, Phil will guide a family through the pet adoption process after a careful look at their unique situation to help them make an informed decision in finding the right pet for their lifestyle. While the family visits local shelters and rescues, experts revitalize their outdoor space to make a safe and eco-friendly home for their new pet. In the end, viewers will see family members overcome their disagreements and make the tough decision on which pet will join the family. Ready, Set, Pet will teach viewers that thoughtful preparation is key when learning to care for an animal's needs.
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Ready, Set, Pet will air on Saturday mornings starting this October on the CW Network. Included in each episode will be TurfMutt tips on the importance of our yards and managed landscapes to families, pets and the environment. Kris Kiser, President of OPEI, will appear on select episodes working with professional landscapers to implement the TurfMutt tips.
STMA to Host 30th Annual Conference & Exhibtion Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA)—the non-profit, professional association for the 2,700 devoted men and women who manage outdoor sports fields worldwide to provide the safest possible playing surfaces—will host its 30th annual Conference & Exhibition January 22-25, 2019, in Phoenix, AZ. Te coalition of more than 1,600 leaders in the sports turf industry will flock to the Phoenix Convention Center for four days of industry education, networking events and exhibitor demonstrations. Te summit is highlighted by daily events including a volunteer field rebuild at Lindo Park in partnership with Project EverGreen, Sports Turf Talk Show, Women’s Forum & Lunch and the STMA Awards Reception & Banquet. Participants will enjoy the “Seminar On-Wheels” tour. Facility visits include University of Phoenix Stadium (home of the Arizona Cardinals), Camelback Ranch (Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox training facility), Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University, Sloan Park & Riverview Park (Chicago Cubs Spring Training complex), and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (MLB Spring Training home of Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks). For more information:
www.STMA.org or 800-323-3875.
DOL Conducting Initiative to Strengthen H-2B Compliance Te U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is conducting a nationwide initiative to strengthen compliance with the labor provisions of the H-2B temporary visa program in the landscaping industry, in order to ensure compliance with federal wage laws. Te initiative will provide compliance assistance tools and information to employers and stakeholders and include conducting investigations of employers using this program, according to the U.S. DOL. “Te H-2B visa program includes specific requirements employers must follow to participate. Tis initiative demonstrates our commitment to educate employers about those rules and enforce them to safeguard American jobs, protect guest workers and level the playing field for law-abiding employers.” Te landscaping industry employs more H-2B workers than any other industry, according to the U.S. DOL.
NALP Meets with DOL, Agrees to Collaborate NALP met with senior officials in the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division in September. Te Wage and Hour division is responsible for enforcing components of the H-2B program, and the previous month had issued a press release indicating an intent to increase enforcement and compliance efforts on H-2B users in the landscape industry (see News topic above). In response, NALP contacted DOL to proactively engage the Department and determine how to best assist
TPI Turf News November/December 2018
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