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Introducing Humic Coated Ammonium Sulfate (HCAS™)
Posted on September 5, 2023
We are proud to introduce Humic Coated Ammonium Sulfate (HCAS™), the latest innovation to join our CarbonCoat™ line of humic-coated fertility products.
CarbonCoat technology utilizes a patented manufacturing process to bond fertilizer granules with a potassium humate coating, producing HCAS granules (20-0- [...]
DuoCide: Next-Level Grub Control
Posted on July 20, 2023
Grub management can sometimes be challenging. Weather patterns or the routing of preventative applications can cause even the best preventative products not to work to their full potential. Customers added mid-season may not have received a preventative grub control treatment.
Timing is important, both for [...]
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 [...]
Introducing CarbonCoat™ Technology
Posted by Ben Pease, Agronomist, PhD on March 27, 2023
For decades, the industry has faced significant manufacturing challenges in attempting to coat nutrients with humic acid. This has resulted in the reliance on blended fertilizers containing granular or screened humates, or separate applications of fertilizer and humic material.
WITH CARBONCOAT, WE’VE SHIFTED [...]
Introducing RejuvaSoil
Posted by Ben Pease, Agronomist, PhD on January 5, 2023
The newest addition to our line of premium soil amendments, RejuvaSoil is an all-natural soil enhancer designed to improve degraded or compromised soil.
RejuvaSoil contains Humic DG™, BioChar DG™, and a beneficial microbial package. These components are designed to add organic matter, increase soil microbial [...]
It’s Fall Aerification Season. Are You Ready?
Posted Ben Pease, Agronomist on August 18, 2022
Heat stress, drought stress, and traffic stress. Aerification is an essential cultural management tool to help turfgrass recover from stressful summer conditions and for improving air, nutrient, and water movement in the soil profile. Fall turfgrass recovery begins with fertility applications prior to the destructive aerification process, [...]
Introducing PCHCU™ and HCAS™
Posted on June 1, 2022
From groundbreaking nutrient delivery systems and coated technologies to next-generation soil amendments, innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Featuring our patented Humic Coated Urea (HCU™) as a base, Polymer-Coated Humic Coated Urea (PCHCU) offers a significantly extended release profile and [...]
Seed Smarter: Tips for a Successful Spring Seeding Project
Posted by Ben Pease, PhD on April 5, 2022
Whether seeding or overseeding this spring, many factors can impact the success of your projects. From site prep to irrigation, we’ve organized our top tips to help ensure a strong start.
Seeding versus OverseedingSeeding typically refers to the establishment of new turfgrass [...]
Next-Level Fall Sports Turf Nutrition
Posted Ben Pease, Agronomist on July 26, 2021
Preparation for your turf’s next season begins in this season, the fall aerification and fertilization season. Summer camps, two-a-day practices, and the busy fall sports and activities calendar can stress out even the best-prepared sports field. Proper fall fertilization and cultural practices can make all [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
