INNOVATIONS
Syngenta enhances Manuscript herbicide label with new uses on cool-season turf
Husqvarna Z560LS commercial zero-turn mower
Syngenta announced the Manuscript herbicide label has been enhanced to provide post-emergent weed control on cool-season grasses on sports turf , golf courses , lawns and sod farms . The updated label features expanded state registrations in the northern and midwestern United States , as well as new uses for centipedegrass , fine fescue and Poa annua . These changes will provide turf managers with a new option for controlling ryegrass in Poa annua turf , as well as foxtails , ryegrass and barnyardgrass in native and low-maintenance fine fescue turf areas . “ We ’ re excited about the benefits the enhanced Manuscript label will bring to the turf market ,” said Stephanie Schwenke , market manager for turf at Syngenta . “ With limited options for post-emergent control of grassy weeds in Poa annua , turf managers will now have a solution with Manuscript .”
Powered by the active ingredient pinoxaden , Manuscript has been trusted by turf managers to control persistent grassy weeds in warm-season turf species since it was first launched in 2018 . It also includes a built-in , proprietary safener , which enables spot treatment rates to increase weed control while maintaining turf safety .
“ Controlling grassy weeds safely in desirable turf can be difficult , especially if pre-emergent herbicides weren ’ t applied or fail to provide acceptable control ,” explained Matt Giese , M . S ., technical services manager for turf at Syngenta . “ We ’ ve been very happy with the trial results we ’ ve seen from Manuscript on cool-season grasses , and are pleased to offer these expanded uses to our customers .”
Several new Syngenta agronomic programs for golf and sports turf now incorporate Manuscript , including : Weed control in fine fescue naturalized areas – Northeast Weed control in fine fescue naturalized areas – Midwest Weed control in fine fescue naturalized areas – West
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The mower ’ s 6-inch deep , 60-inch highperformance cutting deck produces exceptional cut quality , while the 10-gauge fabricated construction and oversized 10-inch-diameter blade spindles offer the durability needed for consistent performance throughout the mowing season . Add in comfort features including a full suspension seat , automatic park brake and hands-free deck lift system , and the result is a durable commercial mower that ’ s ready for a full day ’ s work . A 12-gallon fuel capacity with easy – to-read LED gauge complements the performance and comfort features that enable uninterrupted work and maximum productivity .
30 SportsField Management | May 2023 sportsfieldmanagementonline . com