Keyword: Equipment evaluation
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| Easy rider: Ride-on spreaders and sprayers are beign made with increased productivity, efficiency and safety in mind |
Schappacher, Emily. 2018. Landscape Management. March. 57(3): p. 18, 20, 22. |
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296201 |
| Spring start-up tips for engine success: Get the most out of your engine by following these tips |
Billigen, Tom. 2018. Turf & Rec. March. 31(2): p. 22-23. |
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296405 |
| The worker mobility experiment |
Grayson, Paul F. 2018. Golf Course Industry. March. 30(3): p. 44. |
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296010 |
| Blind anchor solutions Access Restrictions |
Nesbitt, Scott R. 2018. Golf Course Management. February. 86(2): p. 32. |
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| In with the new: Nearly three decades after the idea was conceived, Toro introduces the Outcross 9060, a machine the company believes is in a category all its own Access Restrictions |
Richman, Howard. 2018. Golf Course Management. February. 86(2): p. 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70. |
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| He's got a ticket to drive: Two new utility vehicles for superintendents get the EIC back on (and off) the road |
Jones, Seth. 2018. Golfdom. February. 74(2): p. 25-28. |
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| Take a stand: Adding a stand-on mower to your fleet can add to your productivity and keep your crews comfortable |
Rathmell, Lauren. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. February. 39(2): p. 90, 92, 94. |
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295450 |
| Impact of blower angles on productivity |
Anonymous. 2018. SportsTurf. February. 34(2): p. 41. |
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298709 |
| Tough enough: To impress golf course superintendents, Yamacha engineers styled its newest UMAX utility vehicle to have more grit, more guts and more power |
Anonymous. 2018. Golf Course Industry. February. 30(2): p. 6-7. |
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| World class without resting on their laurels | Gale, Lawrence. 2018. Turf Matters. January/February. p. 38-40. |
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| News and updates from the Noer | Schweiger, Bruce. 2018. The Grass Roots. January/February. 47(1): p. 26-29. |
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295136 |
| Zero-turn tech: While technology and design change, productivity always remains on the contractor's zero-turn wish list |
Rathmell, Lauren. 2018. Lawn & Landscape. January. 39(1): p. 56-58, 60, 62. |
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| Products promising sharper blades, easier replacements | Hall, Ronnie. 2018. Turf [North Edition]. January. 31(1): p. 10. |
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| The ideal mower fleet: Tips on putting together mower fleet perfection |
Getz, Lindsey. 2018. Turf [North Edition]. January. 31(1): p. 12-14. |
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| An ounce of prevention: As the heart of an irrigation system, a pump station is vulnerable to all sorts of wear and tear. Our experts walk you through a preseason inspection |
Torsiello, John. 2018. Golf Course Industry. January. 30(1): p. 54, 56-58. |
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295066 |
| Robots, computers and drones: It's the future... now |
Williams, Bruce R. 2018. The Boardroom. January/February. 22(274): p. 90-91. |
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296477 |
| Winter tuneups and other best practices for professional mower maintenance |
Harrison, Chris. 2018. SportsField Management. January. 13(1): p. Cover, 8-11. |
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295195 |
| Long-term performance of smart irrigation controllers | Dukes, Michael D. 2017. Irrigation Show 2017: Technical Session Proceedings. p. [328-361]. |
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294200 |
| Effect of fraise mowing on soil physical properties | McCauley, Raymond; Miller, Grady L.; Pinnix, Drew. 2017. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. p. 106327. |
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| Developing urban irrigation water conservation strategies using smart soil moisture sensor-based controllers | Haghverdi, Amir; Ghodsi, Somayeh. 2017. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. p. 107651. |
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| Turfgrass cover sources vary in temperature, light and moisture penetration, and weight |
Goatley, Michael; Askew, Whitnee; Askew, Shawn; Dickerson, Jonathan; McCall, David. 2017. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. 13: p. 1-8. |
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| Precision and flexibility in new products |
Anonymous. 2017. TurfCraft International. November/December. 177: p. 46. |
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| Welcome to the Turf News equipment & product buyer's guide! Access Restrictions |
Anonymous. 2017. Turf News [TPI]. November/December. 41(6): p. 12-24, 26-40, 42-48, 50-54, 56-60, 62-66, 68-75. |
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| Field & Demo Day recap | Thoms, Adam. 2017. The Reporter [IGCSA]. October. p. 26-27. |
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| Rigged up: A spray rig is a significant investment. There are several factors LCOs should consider before making such a purchase |
Schappacher, Emily. 2017. Landscape Management. October. 56(10): p. 18, 20-21. |
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| Keep them going: Use these tips to choose, maintain and train crews on sprayers and spreaders |
SanSone, Arricca Elin. 2017. Lawn & Landscape. October. 38(10): p. 88, 90-91. |
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| The beauty of biomass: Have you ever thought of biomass as a heating source for you [your] sporting facility? Access Restrictions |
Beckett, Nicole. 2017. STRI Bulletin. Autumn. 279: p. 25-28. |
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| Hole lot of love: Aeration and overseeding are two of the most important tasks greenkeepers carry out - But with several different products to choose from, what works best for your staff at your course? | Waple, Andy. 2017. Greenkeeping. September. 138: p. 6, 8, 10, 12. |
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| New technologies and change |
Vinchesi, Brian. 2017. Golf Course Industry. September. 29(9): p. 28. |
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289847 |
| The progression of power: A look at battery technology today and tomorrow |
Dahl, Mike. 2017. Landscape Contractor Design Build Maintain Supply. September. 20(9): p. 32-34. |
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| Amenity cylinder mowing: Always a sound investment |
Kristensen, Lee. 2017. Pitchcare. August/September. 74: p. 138-141. |
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| Aerators for sports turf |
Anonymous. 2017. SportsTurf. August. 33(8): p. 36, 38-40. |
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288549 |
| Is a stand-on aerator right for you? |
Anonymous. 2017. SportsTurf. August. 33(8): p. 41. |
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288550 |
| Utility task vehicles (UTV) and turf work |
Kmitta, John. 2017. SportsTurf. August. 33(8): p. 42-44. |
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288551 |
| Can you hear me now? Access Restrictions |
Carter, Paul L. 2017. Golf Course Management. July. 85(7): p. 46-48, 50, 52. |
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288237 |
| Using TDRs for better playing conditions and water conservation: The TDR, Time-Domain Reflectometer, is a tool used by many turf professionals across the country. We use TDRs to help maintain athletic fields with proper irrigation run cycles and a tool used to set up the field for optimum playability |
Van Loo, Tim; Fouty, Amy. 2017. SportsTurf. July. 33(7): p. 8-9. |
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287662 |
| Tips for choosing an overseeder |
Lepera, Steve. 2017. SportsTurf. July. 33(7): p. 42. |
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287679 |
| When finding faults is a good thing |
Smith, Russ. 2017. Irrigation & Green Industry. July. 20(7): p. 32, 34. |
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288356 |
| 4 tips to breathe new life into your aeration practices |
McCue, Mike. 2017. Superintendent. July. 16(7): p. 24-25. |
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287566 |
| Torque tech Access Restrictions |
Nesbitt, Scott R. 2017. Golf Course Management. June. 85(6): p. 32. |
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285237 |
| Machinery checks: Maintaining cut quality between regrinds... |
Church, Nigel. 2017. Pitchcare. June/July. 73: p. 130-132. |
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289056 |
| Mapping spectrally similar urban materials at sub-pixel scales Access Restrictions |
Wetherley, Erin B.; Roberts, Dar A.; McFadden, Joseph P. 2017. Remote Sensing of Environment. June 15. 195: p. 170-183. |
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| Small but perfectly formed: The SISGrass Universal hybrid pitch system offers new possibilities |
Lamot, Ivo. 2017. The Groundsman [IOG]. April. p. 18. |
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284529 |
| Consider pre-loved to be loved! |
Anonymous. 2017. Pitchcare. April/May. 72: p. 98. |
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286690 |
| Chainsaws: Selection, maintenance and use |
Watson, Guy. 2017. Pitchcare. April/May. 72: p. 112-115. |
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286700 |
| Machinery checks: Extending the life of machinery |
Church, Nigel. 2017. Pitchcare. April/May. 72: p. 116-119. |
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286704 |
| Mower blades: The sum of all parts... |
Pinnock, Clive. 2017. Pitchcare. April/May. 72: p. 120-122. |
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286705 |
| Goalpost safety |
Anonymous. 2017. Pitchcare. April/May. 72: p. 142. |
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286717 |
| Storm Barbara no match for Drill n Fill! | Anonymous. 2017. Greenkeeping. March. 132: p. 32. |
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295333 |
| Aerating made easier |
Trudeau, Gail. 2017. SportsTurf. March. 33(3): p. 34-35. |
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| Holy crail: Crail Golfing Society features two of the most spectactular links courses you can see in Scotland. But its location is also a problem for its course management team | Anonymous. 2017. Greenkeeping. February. 131: p. Cover, 16, 18-20. |
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295328 |
| What irrigation sprayheads do you prefer and why? |
Anonymous. 2017. Landscape Management. January. 56(1): p. 10. |
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| Zero turn mower comparison chart | Anonymous. 2017. Irrigation & Green Industry. January. 20(1): p. 26-28. |
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| "Growing Greens" program nets PAGCS proceeds | Anonymous. 2017. The Bonnie Greensward. Year End Wrap. p. 6. |
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| Preventive maintenance strategies for turf equipment | Kriz, Mike; Tucker, Stephen. 2016. 2016 GCSAA Education Conference: Conference Session Presentations. p. [1-23]. |
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| New meets old: HDPE at The Country Club | Spence, Bill. 2016. 2016 GCSAA Education Conference: Conference Session Presentations. p. [1-49]. |
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| [About HPDE pipe] | Riordan, John. 2016. 2016 GCSAA Education Conference: Conference Session Presentations. p. [1-91]. |
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| Use and Abuse of Soil Moisture Meters | Kreuser, Bill. 2016. [Lincoln, Nebraska]: Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska. [2] pp. |
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| HDPE: A contractor view | Bartels, Bill. 2016. 2016 GCSAA Education Conference: Conference Session Presentations. p. 1-22. |
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| Accuracy of FieldScout TDR 300 Soil Moisture Meter in saline soils | Leinauer, Bernd; Serena, Matteo; VanLeeuwen, Dawn; Sevostianova, Elena. 2016. Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program: 2016 Research Summaries. p. 76-77. |
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| Evaluating small unmanned aircraft systems for detecting turfgrass stress with an emphasis on drought | Bremer, Dale; van der Merwe, Deon. 2016. Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program: 2016 Research Summaries. p. 78-82. |
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285123 |
| Development of a landscape irrigation runoff mitigation system | Kothapalli, Udaya Bhaskar; Wherley, Benjamin; Alvarado, Jorge; White, Richard; Jaber, Fouad; Thomas, James; Hejl, Reagan. 2016. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. p. 99882. |
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| Evaluating cut quality testing methods for consumer lawn tractors | Miller, Grady L.; Pinnix, Drew; Grabow, Garry. 2016. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings. p. 99947. |
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| Comparing the Rutgers Wear Simulator, Cady Traffic Simulator, and Brinkman Traffic Simulator Access Restrictions |
Park, B. S.; Chen, H.; Murphy, J. A. 2016. Acta Horticulturae. 1122: p. 103-110. |
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280502 |
| Design and development of a novel natural turf shear stability tester |
Anderson, F. D.; Fleming, P.; Sherratt, P.; Severn, K. 2016. Procedia Engineering. 147: p. 842-847. |
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| Equipment set-up impacts green speed: This study has examined the effects that differing 'behind centre distance' of reel cutting unit settings had on the performance and quality of a putting green |
Sorochan, John. 2016. New Zealand Turf Management Journal. Summer. 33(4): p. 21-25. |
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| Measurement of the moment of inertia for a zero turning radius mower Access Restrictions |
Wang, Xinyan; Mi, Peng; Ayers, Paul D.; Tang, Bo; Wu, Peng; Ding, Qingnan. 2016. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32(4): p. 323-332. |
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| The influence of the lift angle on the center of gravity: Measurements for zero turning radius mowers |
Wang, Xinyan; Gao, Liyue; Ayers, Paul D.; Su, Shijie; Yuan, Chunyuan. 2016. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32(2): p. 189-199. |
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272472 |
| Residential evaluation |
Cardenas, B.; Dukes, M. D. 2016. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32(2): p. 225-234. |
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272533 |
| Tread lightly: Find the right skid-steer tire to make lasting impressions on clients' landscapes without leaving impressions in clients' turf |
Hartzler, Eric. 2016. Turf Design Build. December. p. 8-11. |
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| Are you up to speed with sprayer testing requirements? Access Restrictions |
Anonymous. 2016. Greenkeeper International. November. p. 44-45. |
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284370 |
| Efficacy of pre and postemergence herbicides on weed suppression in established turfgrass with a conventional and an ultra-low volume sprayer Access Restrictions |
Ferguson, J. Connor; Gaussoin, Roch E.; Eastin, John A.; Sousek, Matthew D.; Kruger, Greg R. 2016. Crop Protection. November. 89: p. 72-77. |
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| Welcome to the Turf News Equipment & Product Buyer's Guide! Access Restrictions |
Anonymous. 2016. Turf News [TPI]. November/December. 40(6): p. 12-24, 26-36, 48-50, 52-60, 62-65. |
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278334 |
| Fairways & finances: Manufacturers are trying to stretch the capabilities of their fairway mowers as much as superintendents are trying to stretch their budgets to buy and lease them |
Aylward, Lawrence. 2016. Superintendent. November. 15(11): p. 16-19. |
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278596 |
| Municipal rotary mowing: A missed opportunity? |
Whitton, James. 2016. Pitchcare. October/November. 69: p. 124-128. |
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278702 |
| Air injection systems impact on compacted native soil athletic fields | Dickson, Kyley; Sorochan, John. 2016. Sports Turf Manager [STC]. Autumn. 29(3): p. 9-10. |
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278533 |
| Hole punching | Waple, Andy. 2016. Greenkeeping. September. 126: p. 6, 8. |
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295384 |
| Handheld versus mobile data acquisitions for spatial analysis of natural sports fields |
Straw, Chase M.; Grubbs, Rebecca A.; Tucker, Kevin A.; Henry, Gerald M. 2016. HortScience. September. 51(9): p. 1176-1183. |
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276585 |
| A multitude of portable moisture meters |
Bauer, Sam. 2016. Hole Notes. September. 51(8): p. 44-55. |
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276273 |
| Cub Cadet completely redesigns Pro Mowers: Asks 100 landscapers for design input, performance feedback when redesigning its four-model lineup of Pro Z Series mowers |
Wartgow, Gregg. 2016. Green Industry Pros. September/October. 28(7): p. 34-35. |
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| Groundsman of year praises Dennis fleet |
Anonymous. 2016. Turf Matters. August/September. p. 33. |
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279104 |
| Fuel challenges in modern diesel engines |
Lett, Bruce. 2016. Greenside. August. p. 46-48. |
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285604 |
| Going underground: The Drill n Fill machine, which replaces spoil with sand and soil at depths of up to 31cm, solves flooding, slow drainage, poor grass growth, thatch and compaction issues on surfaces | Comerford, Penny. 2016. Greenkeeping. August. 125: p. 18. |
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| Small stuff |
Grayson, Paul F. 2016. Golf Course Industry. August. 28(8): p. 54. |
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| Modified ryan renovaire slicer |
Buchen, Terry. 2016. Golf Course Industry. August. 28(8): p. 56. |
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| Chevy dump trailer |
Buchen, Terry. 2016. Golf Course Industry. August. 28(8): p. 56. |
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| A lifelong link with lawns: Terry Reed is a field test manager at John Deere in Greeneville, Tenn. | Olsen, Patricia R. 2016. The New York Times. August 21. p. 7. |
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| Drones give superintendents their own eye in the sky | Robinson, L. J. 2016. Through the Green [Georgia]. July/August. p. 12-13. |
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273689 |
| A probing look at how sensors make sense | Kaufman, Paul. 2016. Carolinas Green. July/August. p. 22-24. |
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273663 |
| Satellite monitoring of turfgrass sod production | Lulli, Filippo; de Bertoldi, Claudia; Lopez, Josep-Maria; Pons, Gerard; Micallef, David. 2016. 5th European Turfgrass Society Conference Proceedings. June. p. 105-106. |
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| Can robotic improve the quality of the lawn? | Grossi, Nicola; Fontanelli, Marco; Garramone, Elisa; Peruzzi, Andrea; Raffaelli, Michele; Pirchio, Michel; Martelloni, Luisa; Frasconi, Christian; Caturegli, Lisa; Gaetani, Monica; Magni, Simone; Volterrani, Marco. 2016. 5th European Turfgrass Society Conference Proceedings. June. p. 109-110. |
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317577 |
| Ruh-roh: A solar-assisted mower that would make the Jetsons proud Access Restrictions |
Anonymous. 2016. Golf Course Management. June. 84(6): p. 28. |
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272572 |
| Propane provides saving power |
Gannon, Grant B. 2016. Golfdom. June. 72(6): p. 22-24, 26-28. |
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272694 |
| Toro workman GTX utility vehicle line |
Anonymous. 2016. SportsTurf. June. 32(6): p. 39. |
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272367 |
| Five ways earth drills increase productivity in landscaping | Hale, Mike. 2016. Turf & Recreation. June. 29(4): p. 28-29. |
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273686 |
| Sow the seeds: Maximize profits by adding overseeding to your services | Beattie, Linda. 2016. Landscape & Irrigation. May/June. 40(4): p. 42-43. |
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| Fairway roller extraordinaire |
Buchen, Terry. 2016. Golf Course Industry. May. 28(5): p. 64. |
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271821 |
| Trailer dynamic duo |
Buchen, Terry. 2016. Golf Course Industry. May. 28(5): p. 64. |
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| Bundaberg Golf Club, QLD |
Anonymous. 2016. Australian Turfgrass Management Journal. May/June. 18(3): p. 64-68. |
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272646 |
| Top to bottom: Topdressing is a surface application that offers hidden benefits |
White, Patrick. 2016. SportsField Management. May. 11(5): p. 18-19. |
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