We Cannot Afford

We can't afford......When you hear these words what do you think? If you are an employee who has asked for a raise, you think: "Oh well, it was worth trying." Or, maybe, "That's the last time I asked, I'm going somewhere else." If you are a busi...

By Frans Jager

Awarding an At-a-Boy - The Benefits of Turfgrass

As we move into the spring season and beyond I think it appropriate to award an at-a-boy to all who devote so many hours each and every day to the growth and care of turfgrass. The turfgrass industry in the USA is valued between forty and sixty b...

By Kevin Connelly

Getting Ready for Seedhead Control with Proxy

Although winter is coming, it's not too soon to think about things to improve in 2014. Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) seedhead production is one of those annoying things that many turf managers will be facing as we come out of winter and transition ...

By Dr Frank Wong

Achieving Balance When the Fulcrum is Always Moving

We all strive to achieve balance in our lives but job demands often make doing so very difficult. This is especially true in light of the seasonality of our industry that imposes significant demands on how and where we invest our time. No matter ...

By Kevin Connelly

Kick-Off Time

About five years ago, I wrote a column in Golf Course Industry magazine about why local salespeople and distributors were unsung heroes in our crazy, wonderful business. I could have highlighted any of the zillion or so turf sales reps I know when...

By Pat Jones