THE APPROACH/DIGITAL By Ron Furlong, Columnist Bird’s-Eye View Superintendent turns woodpecker to observe the nuances of a golf course. Read More

TODAY'S FEATURE By Larry Aylward, Editorial Director BASF Expands Its Horizons Company adds new product line by acquiring Becker Underwood. “The portfolio and technologies within BU really complement our offering,” says BASF’s Nevin McDougall (above). Read More

GOLF & SUSTAINABILITY

By Larry Aylward, Editorial Director
Grigg Brothers: Efficiency Rules
"We push efficiency, which is sustainable," Gary Grigg (left) says. Read More

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

Going Undercover
Jacobsen’s vice president of sales poses as equipment operator on Alabama golf course. Read More

NEWSMAKERS
Redexim Hires Former Superintendent as Account Manager for Factory Direct Store
Bill Smith worked at Panther Creek for 15 years. Read More

Valent Expands Sales Force
Company says promotions and new hires will improve service. Read More

Keeton Named National Turf Product Manager by Ewing Irrigation
He is responsible for providing strategy, management and support for Ewing’s Turf Products Division across 21 states. Read More

PRODUCT CENTER
New CIVITAS ONE Premixes Synthetic Iso-paraffin and Harmonizer in One Product
Product now available for use in the U.S. for both cool- and warm-season turf diseases and insects. Read More

Bayer’s Fall Solutions Program Is Back
Online system offers customers a hassle-free way to take advantage of deals on pesticides. Read More

E-Z-GO Offers App for “E-Z-GO Experience”
Superintendents can find and build the E-Z-GO vehicle that’s right for them. Read More

CHATTER
“I’ll be the shortest-serving president of all time at the GCSAA.
I was elected in March, and I go out in February. I only got 11 months.”

— Sandy Queen, 2012 president of the Golf Course Superintendents
Association of America, who took over the reins on March 1
and will turn over the reins in early February next year to Pat Finlen.
The Golf Industry Show was later than normal last year,
the reason for Queen’s shortened presidency.