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Agronomy
Moving Slowly Through the Dog Days of Summer
Posted by Ben Pease, Agronomist, PhD on May 30, 2023
The summer months are a critical time for turfgrass growth and health, and the right fertilization program can make all the difference.
Best management practices direct us to only fertilize as necessary during the warmer summer months, when (cool-season) turfgrass growth slows because of reduced [...]
The Case for Carbon
Posted by Ben Pease, Agronomist, PhD on September 1, 2022
Carbon, one of the essential building blocks of all organic life, acts as the keystone for all physical, chemical and biological processes in soil. Carbon-based soil organic matter acts as a reservoir for nutrients, aids in water storage, and provides a home for beneficial soil microbes. Its [...]
Checkmate, Brown Patch!
Posted on May 31, 2022
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, [...]
It’s Aerification Season. Are You Ready?
Posted on February 18, 2022
The process of mechanical aerification is a necessary management tool to improve airflow, nutrient and water movement through the soil profile. Following this destructive process, it is vital to jumpstart turfgrass recovery to a quality level necessary to resume play.
Determining the [...]
The Andersons Hires Agronomist Ben Pease for Turf and Specialty Business
Posted on May 19, 2021
The Andersons, Inc. announces the addition of Ben Pease to serve as agronomist for the Turf and Specialty Business. Pease will provide product and technical support to the business and serve as a resource for distributors and customers in the golf, sports turf, and lawn care [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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.
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