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The Aquatrols Company Welcomes Michael Willadsen as Aura Farm Manager

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The Aquatrols Company, the global leader in soil surfactant and water management technologies, is pleased to announce the hire of Michael Willadsen as its new Farm Manager at Aura Farm, the company’s dedicated 10-acre research and development facility in Southern New Jersey. Mike brings to the role nearly two decades of experience in turfgrass management, irrigation systems, and agronomic operations.  Mike joins the team after 17 years in golf course and […]

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Kentucky Road Show Recap: The Science of the Surface 

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We partnered with the University of Kentucky for our most recent road show. It was a great opportunity to connect with sports turf professionals and showcase practical solutions designed to improve surface performance from the ground up.  The event featured a live demonstration at Kroger Field of Xstatic, the industry’s first technology engineered to help prevent infill migration and stabilize synthetic surfaces for improved consistency and […]

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Healthy Soils Grow Healthy Plants

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Basic agronomics are necessary practices to achieve what most customers want in their landscapes, turf areas and nursery/greenhouse crops.  Simply managing weeds, pests, diseases and fertility isn’t enough to accomplish what they want.  A comprehensive agronomic program is necessary to deliver the quality and performance they want, and are paying for. A complete program includes […]

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Preparing for Elite Playing Conditions

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Insights, tools, and conversations from the team behind one of golf’s most iconic properties. Turf Zoom with Jonathan Jennings A look inside the agronomic program at Shinnecock Hills with Superintendent Jonathan Jennings. Learn about his approach to water management, and discover how Revolution® has helped support consistency across one of golf’s most demanding environments in […]

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Digging Down to the Root with Ken Mauser

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We’re digging deep into the world of Aquatrols’ Western Territory Manager, Ken Mauser. Get to know him better below. What is your role at Aquatrols? Western Territory Manager, territory agronomist for California, Arizona and Nevada covering golf, sports turf, landscape and nursery/greenhouse. How long have you been with the company? Since October 1, 1991. Where […]

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Revolution at Shinnecock Hills: Insights from Peter Barnaby

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By Pat Jones Peter Barnaby is one of the lead assistants at Shinnecock Hills GC and his duties include overseeing the spray program. He’s watched first-hand as the team expanded their use of Revolution beyond putting surfaces to include fairways and all fine turf. What was your previous experience with wetting agents? We only sprayed […]

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Waking Up “Lazy” Turf: Your Tactical Guide to the May Transition

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After a winter like the one we just endured, unfortunately “lazy” turf is a frustrating reality. Extended cold, temperature swings, and heavy winter moisture can leave soils compacted, and roots slow to re-engage.   The engine is ready to run, but if water, oxygen, and nutrients aren’t moving efficiently through the profile, it can’t fire on all cylinders. Now’s the time to tune the system by opening the soil, restoring movement, […]

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