THE APPROACH/DIGITAL
 By Larry Aylward,
Editorial Director
Things Are Looking Up
Even the skeptics can’t deny that there’s some good economic news happening in the industry. Read More | TODAY'S FEATURE
 By Larry Aylward,
Editorial Director
On the Go
Syngenta has been busy as of late — introducing two new fungicides and acquiring DuPont’s insecticide business. “It’s about growing our brand, and growing the business of turf,” company executive says. Read More | 
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| |  GOLF & SUSTAINABILITY
By Larry Aylward, Editorial Director
The Crucial Element
We believe that understanding plant health is the key to sustainability," says Oriana Persechini (left). Read more
AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Popular USGA Figure Dies
Zontek was organization’s longest-tenured employee. Read More California Should Hit Water-use Efficiency Goals
State’s reduction plan discussed at Toro’s “Success Without Excess: Achieving 20 x 2020” water conference. Read More Melrose Leadership Academy Applications Available
Superintendents can attend the Golf Industry Show for free through grant. Read More Brands Take Name of Parent Company
SolarBee and GridBee to be marketed under name of Medora Corp. Read More 
NEWSMAKERS
Environmental Science Makes Appointments
Jeff Michel named as herbicide product manager and Sheryl Wells as technical field development representative. Read More Arysta LifeScience Hires Sales Manager
Gerhartz will oversee Northeast. Read More 
PRODUCT CENTER
Pin Placements
ezLocator helps golfers play a new course every day. Read More Looking to Interseed?
Tee-2-Green introduces PureFormance, a new fairway blend. Read More Buy And a Charity Benefits
Buy a case of Transition HC and help benefit the Wee One Foundation. Read More Control Ground Ivy
Research says Solitare provides fast and long-lasting control. Read More | 
