Turf Blog
The Innovation Continues in 2021
Posted on January 18, 2021
From industry-leading spreader technology to groundbreaking nutrient delivery systems and next-generation soil amendments, innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Humic Acid and BioCharMany turfgrass managers are familiar with the agronomic benefits that are associated with having[...]
Never Settle on Your Spreader
Posted on November 2, 2020
Turf Managers around the world are familiar with the quality and dependability that has made the 2000 SR Rotary Spreader an industry staple. Designed with accuracy, strength, and durability in mind, the 2000 SR continues to outperform and outlast.
Helical Cone TechnologyThe 2000 SR Rotary Spreader utilizes our[...]
Humates Done Your Way
Posted on October 2, 2020
Through fall aerification, overseeding, and general maintenance, our family of humate-based products is designed to help turf recover, boost fertilizer efficiency, and build long term soil health. Featuring granular, soluble, and liquid options, this line is designed with maximum flexibility in mind. Here are a[...]
Maximize Fall Overseeding
Posted on September 21, 2020
It’s overseeding season, and we know you’re busy. That’s why we assembled a group of nutrition, weed control, and soil-boosting products designed to take your overseeding applications to the next level this fall.
Don't Stop with SeedSeeds[...]
The Andersons Announces New Online, Mobile-Friendly Customer Portal
Posted on September 15, 2020
MAUMEE, OHIO, September 15, 2020 –The Andersons, Inc. announces a new, web-based customer portal for its Plant Nutrient Group that provides its professional turf customers access to information on their accounts. Customers may access the portal through a web browser on their computer, phone or other electronic[...]
The Andersons Hires Clint Formby as Territory Manager
Posted on April 29, 2020
MAUMEE, OHIO, April 3, 2020 – The Andersons, Inc. announces the addition of Clint Formby to its Plant Nutrient Group to serve as territory manager for the professional turf business. Formby will manage the distribution of the business’ turf and ornamental products in the southcentral region[...]
It’s Aerification Season. Are You Ready?
Posted by Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on March 9, 2020
Determining the right fertility approach for your aerification program can be a difficult task. The choice to apply fertilizer before, during and/or after mechanical aerification provides unique options for ensuring your turf recovers quickly.
Below, we’ve outlined a collection of our premium products best[...]
SmartPhos DG: Next-Level Phosphorus Control
Posted on March 6, 2020
Providing season-long feeding of plant-available phosphorus, resulting in superior availability and lower use rates.Stable in the soil, SmartPhos DG® prevents the leaching of phosphorus. SmartPhos DG is safe for use on seedlings and established turf, and is not affected by soil pH. Available as a standalone product,[...]
The Andersons Names Anthony Goldsby as Director of Professional Turf
Posted on February 27, 2020
MAUMEE, OHIO, February 24, 2020 –The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) has appointed Anthony (Tony) Goldsby as director of its Professional Turf Business. Goldsby, who will replace Bob Eichenberg upon his retirement in March 2020, will be directly responsible for the division’s business strategy, sales execution, marketing programs[...]
Introducing: Humic DG CharX
Posted Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on February 7, 2020
Having a soil that is high in organic matter has a wide range of benefits for a turfgrass manager. Soil organic matter provides nutrient holding capacity, water holding capacity and provides stable aggregates to the soil. Some of the most fertile soils in the world are located[...]
Introducing: DI2020 Spreader
Posted Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on January 15, 2020
DI2020™ Dual-Impeller Broadcast Spreader
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, products are constantly changing right before our eyes. By the time you purchase and set up your brand-new iPhone®, Apple® has already taken the liberty of parading a new, upgraded version to[...]
Announcing: The NEW INTERACTIVE 2021 Premium Product and Turf and Ornamental Brochures!
Posted on January 6, 2020
Introducing The Andersons NEW INTERACTIVE 2021 Premium Products Brochure and the 2021 Turf and Ornamental Catalog with links and callouts throughout the brochure creating an interactive and user-friendly experience.
These brochures contain a full list of our products and allows the reader to click to[...]
The Andersons to Expand Seymour, IN, Facility to Manufacture Professional Turf Products
Posted on November 1, 2019
MAUMEE, OHIO, October 31, 2019 – The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces the expansion of its plant nutrient manufacturing facility in Seymour, Indiana. This expansion will allow the facility to produce fertilizers and combination products for the professional turf market.
Today, the Seymour facility operates as a fertilizer granulation[...]
Win the Battle AND the War with Fertilizer + Mesotrione
Posted on October 4, 2019
Attack Weeds With An Unmatched CombinationTackling your renovation or seeding project can feel like an uphill battle against weed competition.
Take the fight straight to the weeds with 21-22-4 Fertilizer with Mesotrione. This unique combination of fertilizer and herbicide eliminates grassy and broadleaf weeds while[...]
Fall into Success with Humic DG
Posted by Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on September 24, 2019
Cool-season grasses such as creeping bentgrass have a diurnal growth pattern, meaning much of the growth occurs during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Following the stressors that are inflicted during high summer temperatures, fall makes an ideal time for improving your turfgrass stand.
Genesis Rx: First for Fall Fertility
Posted by Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on September 20, 2019
When the cooler temperatures of fall arrive, it is common for turf managers with cool-season species to switch from spoon-fed, foliar-applied nutrients to granular-applied fertility sources. Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your fall fertility product: Look for a well-balanced NPK ratio.A[...]
Introducing Biomend® Organic Fertilizers
Posted on July 25, 2019
Introducing Biomend, an exciting new line of organic fertilizer solutions for use on turf, ornamentals, and specialty crops.
Available in two formulations, Biomend 5-5-5 and 10-0-6 feature all natural and organic nutrient sources and contain no biosolids, manure or wastewater byproducts.[...]
DuoCide: Next-Level Grub Control
Posted on June 27, 2019
Featuring carbaryl and bifenthrin, DuoCide is a broad-spectrum insecticide designed for the preventative and curative treatment of feeding insects, including white grubs, European crane fly, chinch bugs, sod webworm, and many more!
Perfect for late-summer applications, DuoCide works as a rescue product for those who[...]
Checkmate, Brown Patch!
Posted on May 22, 2019
In this case study, learn how one Ohio LCO worked to overcome the early onset of brown patch brought on by a hotter and wetter-than-normal spring.
Jared McIntosh takes a great deal of pride in the lawns of his customers. As Operations Manager for TurfMan,[...]
Summer Disease: Are Your Customers at Risk?
Posted on May 1, 2019
In a wetter-than-average year, similar to the one the majority of the country has experienced thus far in 2019, disease prevention becomes exceptionally important. That being said, starting a program for disease prevention can seem a bit daunting if you're not familiar with how pathogens work.
To[...]
HCU FSG Minors LCO
Posted on April 24, 2019
Combining HCU and Foltec SG Minors creates an ideal tank mix of nitrogen, humic acid, and minor elements. Applied anytime during the growing season, this pair delivers exceptional performance without breaking the budget.
When thinking about proven results and adaptability for lawn care fertility, the[...]
Introducing Genesis Rx
Posted on March 1, 2019
Introducing Genesis Rx 5-7-5, a comprehensive fertility and soil amendment product specifically developed for construction, renovation, aerification, sprigging, sodding, and seeding.
This blend of dispersing granule (DG) components provides the most comprehensive fertilizer The Andersons has ever offered, with the goal of providing a[...]
Video: Make Calibration Simple with the Prizelawn® ARC 1 Spreader Calibrator
Posted Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on February 18, 2019
Having an accurately-calibrated spreader is vital to ensuring you are protecting not only the environment, but your bottom line.
Over-application of fertilizers can be harmful to your turfgrass and can end up costing thousands of dollars in wasted product over time. By performing[...]
Video: Prevent Goosegrass and Crabgrass This Season with Goosegrass/Crabgrass Control
Posted Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on February 15, 2019
Goosegrass and crabgrass are grassy annual weeds which germinate in the late spring and throughout the summer. They can be especially problematic in low cut turf areas such as putting greens and collar approaches.
The best approach to preventing an infestation of these problematic[...]
Introducing Tee Time + Humic DG
Posted on February 1, 2019
Many turfgrass managers are familiar with our flagship putting greens fertilizer lineup of Contec DG® (dispersible granule) fertilizers. However, some may not be aware that we also produce a premium line of blended greens fertilizers marketed under the Tee Time® Brand. Tee Time has been[...]
The Andersons to Launch New and Improved Turf Nutrition Tool at Golf Industry Show
Posted on January 28, 2019
The Andersons, Inc. Plant Nutrient Group announces the launch of its new and improved Turf Nutrition Tool (TNT). The tool will be introduced to the public at the 2019 Golf Industry Show taking place February 2-7 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
The Turf[...]
Prepare Your Turf for Winter with Black Gypsum DG®
Posted by Tony Goldsby, Agronomist on October 9, 2018
What do deserts, snowplows and reclaimed water all have in common? They can all be culprits in creating saline or sodic soil conditions. In regions where little rainfall occurs annually, saline and sodic soil conditions are common. Frequent applications of effluent or poor-quality irrigation water can[...]
Contec DG - Gen 3 and Foltec SG
Posted on August 2, 2018
The combination of Contec DG® - Gen 3 dispersing granules and Foltec® SG soluble granules provides ideal premium nutrition for greens, tees, and other fine turf.
Gen 3 represents the latest evolution of the Contec DG product range. Featured on select products, these granules are[...]
The Andersons Hires Tyler Warner as Territory Manager
Posted on June 5, 2018
The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces the addition of Tyler Warner to its Plant Nutrient Group to serve as Territory Manager for the Professional Turf Business. Warner will manage the distribution of the business’ turf and ornamental products in the Southeast Region of the United States.
[...]Game On, Brown Patch!
Posted on June 1, 2018
In this case study, learn how one Ohio LCO is working to overcome the early onset of brown patch brought on by a hotter and wetter-than-normal spring.
Jared McIntosh takes a great deal of pride in the lawns of his customers. As Operations Manager for TurfMan,[...]
HCU FSG Minors
Posted on May 31, 2018
Combining HCU and Foltec SG Minors creates an ideal tank mix of nitrogen, humic acid, and minor elements. Applied anytime during the growing season, this pair delivers exceptional performance without breaking the budget.
When thinking about proven results and adaptability for fairway-based nutrition, sprayable urea is a[...]
The Andersons Hires Agronomist Anthony Goldsby for Professional Turf Business
Posted on May 11, 2018
The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces the addition of Anthony (Tony) Goldsby to its Plant Nutrient Group to serve as Agronomist for the Professional Turf Business. Goldsby will provide product and technical support to the business and serve as a resource for distributors and customers in the golf,[...]
Are Your Customers At Risk for Summer Lawn Diseases?
Posted on May 1, 2018
Starting a program for disease prevention can seem a bit daunting if you're not familiar with how pathogens work. To begin, you have to understand the elements that are necessary for disease to occur.
For disease to occur, you must first have a susceptible plant host.[...]
The Andersons to donate more than $25,000 in products for 2018 Golf Industry Show Silent Auction
Posted on February 7, 2018
The Andersons has donated more than $25,000 in products for the 2018 Golf Industry Show Silent Auction. The Silent Auction, which will be open online Feb. 1-19, is held in conjunction with the 2018 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Feb. 3-8. The Andersons’ donation to the auction benefits the Environmental[...]
Contec DG Gen3
Posted on February 7, 2018
SAVE TIME AND MONEYGen 3 granules are completely homogeneous, allowing for a consistent spread pattern. The granules also stand out against turf, making it easy to see where product has been applied, decreasing the possibility of over-application.
[...]
LCO-1000
Posted on January 29, 2018
The LCO-1000™ Professional Rotary SpreaderWe’re proud to introduce our newest spreader, the LCO-1000. Designed and priced specifically for the LCO market, the LCO-1000 truly represents the new industry standard in lawn care spreaders.
Commercial turfgrass managers have the challenging task of[...]
The Andersons Hires Alan Hollen as Territory Manager
Posted on January 23, 2018
The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces the addition of Alan Hollen to its Plant Nutrient Group to serve as Territory Manager for the Professional Turf Business. Hollen will manage the distribution of the business’ turf and ornamental products in Southeastern Indiana, Central and Southern Ohio, Kentucky, Western[...]
A+ Testing
Posted on September 16, 2017
The Andersons to Launch HCU™ - Humic Coated Urea at Golf Industry Show
Posted on January 18, 2017
The Andersons, Inc. Plant Nutrient Group Professional Turf Business announces the launch of HCU™ – Humic Coated Urea at the Golf Industry Show, which will take place February 4-9, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
HCU is an innovative nitrogen source featuring urea-humate[...]
The Andersons Launches Foltec SG® at Golf Industry Show
Posted on February 1, 2016
The Andersons, Inc. Plant Nutrient Group Professional Business announces the launch of Foltec SG at the Golf Industry Show which will take place February 6 – 11, 2016 at the San Diego Convention Center in California.
Foltec SG is an innovative foliar nutrient technology that consists of a proprietary[...]
