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Katana turf herbicide The trend we are seeing in the industry is the move toward low-impact, reduced use-rate active ingredients. Our Katana Turf Herbicide falls into this category. Katana is an herbicide that controls cool-season grassy weeds, broadleaf weeds and sedges in warm-season turf (i.e. bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, buffalograss, etc.). Katana controls these weeds at very low use rates, 1.0 – 3.0 ounces per acre. Katana has been available for 2 years for professional sports turf, but was recently granted use on all sports turf. PBI Gordon DIG's new solar-powered irrigation controller DIG has debuted the LEIT-1, the latest addition to its eco-conscious product-line of ambient light powered, LEIT irrigation controllers. The single station LEIT-1 is unique in that, unlike most other solar controllers, it does not require direct sunlight to operate and commits to using only clean and sustainable energy. It uses SimpleSmart programming technology, which provides smart irrigation control made simple and easy. In addition to the LEIT-1, DIG offers a robust inventory of eco-friendly products like the LEIT and LEIT-2ET controllers, 700 series battery controllers, and key drip irrigation products like their EXCEL LFPB dripline, which is an economical drip emitter line that uses fewer materials without compromising strength or quality. DIG Corporation Redesigned Drag King from Newstripe Newstripe, Inc. has completely redesigned the Drag King infield drag and groomer. Of particular note, the new Drag King uses long lasting, reversible, hardened teeth that are replaceable. This design increases cutting action on hard-packed surfaces plus the teeth will last much longer. It also features a 48" wide cutting path and may be pulled with garden tractors, ATVs or light utility vehicles. Three sections allow scarifying, levelling and final grooming in a single pass. A debris basket catches large stone and trash. The scarifier simply flips over for transport or to level and finish without scarifying. The cutting blade position has been moved to the center section improving levelling of base lines. Newstripe Broyhill's Stadium Vac Broyhill's Stadium Vac is a totally self-contained vacuum for turf vehicles and RTV's. Unit features a new 20.8 HP Honda engine and wireless remote controls for suction hose height (up-down) and distance (in and out from vehicle). Trash is collected in the 1 cubic yard container and no trash goes thru the impeller. Perfect for parks & rec departments and along bike paths. Broyhill Gravely introduces line of three Hurricane Plus blowers Gravely introduces a new line of Hurricane Plus walk-behind blowers for easy debris clean-up without the hassle of back or arm strain. The Hurricane Plus Blowers are available in the 169cc, 265cc and 404cc Subaru engines. All three blowers feature remote throttle control with an optional remote locking caster. The remote throttle control is located conveniently on the handle near the operator for easy access. Direction and dispersion of the debris can be controlled by the front and side discharge on the blower as well. The blowers are covered by Gravely's one-year limited warranty. Two accessory kits are available for increasing the functionality of the blowers: a hose kit with parking brake and a front swivel caster kit. Gravely NutriSmart fertilizer and soil amendment LidoChem, Inc.'s Performance Nutrition Division is the US distributor of NutriSmart, an environmentally friendly, patented granular biological fertilizer and humate soil amendment developed by CK Life Sciences. OMRI listed NutriSmart interacts with soil and plant roots to significantly improve nutrient balance and enhance the efficiency of root systems. NutriSmart improves turf performance by supplying nitrogen according to plant demand, by releasing "locked-up" P&K in the soil and by improving uptake of both macro and micronutrients. Maintaining adequate levels of soil nutrients results in improved turf color, shoot density and a higher root-shoot ratio. NutriSmart changes the property of the soil through the improvement of soil water holding capacity, soil friability and porosity. It also enhances the soil's chemical and biological properties such as organic matter content and beneficial microbial populations in the rootzone. LidoChem, Inc. 10-foot seeder from Kasco Kasco Manufacturing recently introduced a new 10' wide Vari-Slice seeder. The disc angle can be adjusted quickly to move more aggressively over the ground with rugged cutting coulters to cut through roots, limbs and debris. Other widths of 3', 4', 5', 6' and 8' are also available. These seeders feature a unique metering system for planting a variety of a seeds such as Bermuda, alfalfa, timothy, rye and oats. A patented, optional positive feed agitator system is also in a second box to plant native or warm season grasses. Vari-Slice units with a standard seedbox and warm season grass box are able to plant virtually any seed variety. Kasco Manufacturing www.stma.org SportsTurf 37