GreenMatter NEWS
A monthly update of association news
February 23 2016
NEWS & VIEWS
BCGSA GIVES TOP HONOUR TO DAVIN MARR
The B.C. Golf Superintendents Association has announced that Marr, Superintendent at Hillview Golf Club, has been named by his peers as the 2015 B.C. Golf Superintendents Association's Superintendent of the Year. Read More...
WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS TO SUPPORT TURFGRASS RESEARCH
ROUNDS 4 RESEARCH is a fundraising program whereby a golf package is made available to the public to bid on through an online auction.Read More...
CGSA ANNOUNCES ITS 2015 SCHOLARSHIPS
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) announced the recipients of the 2015 Scholarship and Presidents Scholar Awards as part of the Bayer CGSA/OGSA Awards Luncheon on January 12th, 2016 in Toronto.Read More...

REPORTS FROM THE REGIONS
DUSTIN ZDAN REPORTS FROM ALBERTA
The calendar says February but it has been anything but winter like through most of Alberta.  In the south a few golfers have been lucky enough to whack the ball around.  Ranges and even a couple courses opened for limited play in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat & Calgary.  Read More...
KENDALL COSTAIN REPORTS FROM ATLANTIC REGION
This winter is completely different in Atlantic Canada compared to the last.  This time last year we had meters of snow all across the region and this year most areas have just scattered patches, with temperatures all over the place.  This gives all of us hope in having an early season with much better conditions then the past few years. Read More...


JOHN MCLINDEN REPORTS FROM ONTARIO
This is the time of year when IPM reports are due for submission in Ontario.  As a reminder, all 2015 IPM desk review documents must be submitted by January 31, 2016, which is now past due.  Earlier in 2015, a formal letter was sent to the Ministry of Environment proposing a change to the current public meeting structure for reporting IPM.  To date, there has been no response from the Ministry. Read More...

INDUSTRY NEWS
The Chimera Group Announces New VP, Agronomy and Client Service
Jake Riekstins takes up new position.  Read More...

Jacobsen Expands & Enhances Legendary LF Line of Mowers
The all-new LF557/LF577 is the industry's
only Tier 4 Final, seven-reel fairway mower
Read More...


JOHN DEERE AWARDS TOP DISTRIBUTORS
Dave Senchal of Canada-Lague is among the salesperson of the year winners.  Read More...

NUTRITE NAMES TWO 
We are pleased to announce that Mark Schneider and Charlie Steele have joined the Nutrite team and will continue to provide you with agronomic support and technical advice. Read More...

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