April 30, 2009

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Win use of Toro Pro Force Debris Blower for completing survey

Superintendents who take GCSAA’s Energy Use and Environmental Practices Survey by May 19 will be entered in a random drawing for a new Toro Pro Force Debris Blower to use for one year. All participants will also be entered into drawings for GCSAA gift cards and will earn 0.25 service points. More>>

Post swine flu information for employees

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information in both English and Spanish on the recent outbreak of the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus. Consider distributing this information to golf course facility employees, or posting it in a break room or other staff areas The CDC Web site includes an overview of the health threat, as well as a list of health habits to prevent the flu and other printable materials for promoting good health habits. More>>

Michigan course welcomes unemployed with free golf

Unemployed workers in Michigan got a bit of good news this week when Heather Highlands Golf Club in Holly, Mich., announced it would give a free round of golf to the jobless Michiganders and their children this week. More>>

Midwest cities declare May Project EverGreen Month

Both Akron, Ohio, and Milwaukee are raising environmental awareness by declaring May to be Project EverGreen Month. More>>

John Deere makes global marketing move

John Deere Golf announces a new structure to support global markets with a development within its sales and marketing staff. More>>

Commercial-duty push spreader for small applications

Hose products reference guide available

United Phosphorus creates new customer service line

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GCSA of New England announces 2009 officers

Soil enhancement company acquires liquid fertilizer brand

Bobcat pairs up with off-road vehicle manufacturer

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May 20 — University of Florida/IFAS Extension North Central Florida Turfgrass Field Day

June 4 — Iowa GCSA State Meeting

June 16 — Virginia Turfgrass Council’s Pesticide Recertification

June 17 — UMass Turf Research Field Day

June 23 — Virginia Turfgrass Council’s Pesticide Recertification

June 24 — Cornell University Field Day

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This week’s featured videos:

Improving Consistency at the Presidio: Brian Nettz, CGCS, describes his management challenges


Rounds 4 Research: Auctioning rounds of golf to support turf research in the Carolinas

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