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NY might phase out state pesticide use
New York State would phase out the use of most pesticides by state agencies and adopt an interagency pest management program, under a bill approved by the state Assembly May 5.
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NTEP improves data accuracy by using new statistical procedure
The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) took its cultivar testing in a new and exciting direction by instituting a new statistical procedure, 'AMMI,' for the first time this spring.
NYSTA’s turfgrass endowment campaign celebrates 10-year anniversary
The New York State Turfgrass Association recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the New York Turfgrass Foundation, a fund established by the New York State Turfgrass Association (NYSTA) at Cornell University to support research activities for the benefit of the turfgrass industry in New York.
MTD Consumer Products to close Cub Cadet plant in Brownsville, Tenn.
The company that manufactures Cub Cadet lawn mowers is closing its Brownsville, Tenn. plant, eliminating 200 full-time jobs and an additional 280 seasonal jobs, according to company officials.
Frosted Flake’s announces public voting for nationwide field renovation winners
The finalists have been named, and now it's time to help determine the winners. Kellogg Company today announced that it is seeking online votes for the Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Earn Your Stripes field renovation program.
RISE names Hobbs director of legislative affairs and grassroots outreach
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) has named Aaron Hobbs as the association's new director of legislative affairs and grassroots outreach.
City exempts its own parks from watering restrictions, then mayor turns off the tap
Two weeks after Tampa banned lawn sprinkling, city water officials gave their own Parks Department the green light to violate that rule.
Petaluma (CA) to spend $343,000 to replace artificial turf
Petaluma may lay off City Hall employees and leave potholes unfilled, but it is expected to spend thousands of dollars to replace artificial turf at Lucchesi Park.
South Florida dry season hitting historic levels
Just when South Florida thought it was safe to crank up the sprinklers and linger in the shower, water managers warned that lack of rain is hitting historic proportions.
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation announces 2009 events
The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation (OTF) recently finalized dates for its 2009 events, all of which help the 48-year old organization raise funds for turfgrass research and education.