Agronomic resources to help you drive turf success
Syngenta Professional Solutions North America and Syngenta Canada have named Matt Legg as head of Syngenta Professional Solutions (SPS), Canada, effective June 1, 2026. In his new role, Legg will lead the Canadian SPS business and be responsible for driving strategy, customer success, and portfolio growth across the Canadian market.
If products contain the same active ingredient, why is it, they can produce a different result? Discover the role formulation, research, and knowledge sharing play in producing the best possible outcome.
Many market-available fungicides offer dollar spot control, but each may perform differently. Syngenta Canada put seven fungicides on trial to identify the top-performing active ingredient.
The Women in Turf Open Experience by Syngenta combines hands-on tournament experience with professional development and mentorship, creating new growth opportunities for women in golf course management. See how this year’s participants helped deliver world-class conditions at host course Mississaugua Golf and Country Club.
The summer of 2024 challenged Canadian Turf Managers with intense pathogen pressure, particularly from dollar spot and anthracnose. Successful clubs combated these issues by combining strong cultural practices, advanced turfgrass genetics, and strategic fungicide programs.
Discover the evolving landscape of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) in Canadian turfgrass management as we approach 2025. With the recent registration of Trimmit™ (paclobutrazol) joining the established Primo Maxx® (trinexapac-ethyl), turfgrass professionals now have unprecedented options for turf condi
Identifying common turf diseases and insect infestations can be challenging, even for experienced lawn care professionals. In this article, we'll explore the key differences, diagnoses, and best practices for effective management.
Pesticide labels are critical to ensuring appropriate product use but can sometimes be hard to understand. Join us as we dive into an exclusive interview with our regulatory expert, Meghan Grguric, and uncover and understand label related questions we commonly hear.
With its high concentration of amino acids, Hicure™ is designed to support turf growth, stress protection, and recovery year-round. Discover insights from local golf superintendents on how this product is impacting turf density and overall plant health - even in challenging conditions. Learn about the science behind Hicure and its potential to enhance existing turf management programs.
“The turf industry is entering an exciting time of innovation. As we look to the future, several key trends and opportunities are shaping our path forward.”
As summer rolls into fall, it is important to stay vigilant with a continued effort in prioritizing turf health.
Syngenta Canada was honoured to sponsor the CPKC Women’s Open for a second year.
From fires and floods to drought and disease, Canadian golf courses were kept on their toes in 2023. We reached out to turf specialists Bryce Allen, Jason Steadwell, and Scott Horsburgh to share some of the weird and the wonderful things that came out of this whirlwind season.
I’m often asked the question, “What exactly is SPS?” Taken at face value, SPS stands for Syngenta Professional Solutions. A bit vague, we’ll give you that.
Autumn is on our doorstep. Now is an excellent time to reflect on our agronomic successes while planning and actioning the efforts to set us up for success down the line
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Dollar spot favours warm days, cool nights, and heavy dews, but outbreaks can occur during much cooler periods – including during mild stretches of winter in some regions. Read on for tips to protect your turf.
One application of Primo Maxx® plant growth regulator helps reduce clippings by 50 percent and grass height by around 20 percent for up to four weeks.
