Learn why fertilizer prices are on the rise
Industry experts explain what caused the fertilizer price increase and share a few ways lawn care can offset the rising costs. read more
Industry experts explain what caused the fertilizer price increase and share a few ways lawn care can offset the rising costs. read more
David C. Heegard, vice president of sales and marketing for LebanonTurf, died on May 10 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was 69. Heegard was the oldest of seven children, born on June 28, 1950, in Austin, Minn. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in plant and soil science. He married his high school... read more
LebanonTurf has released its ProScape fertilizer with Acelepryn insecticide plus Dimension herbicide. The new combination product controls and protects against grubs and crabgrass all season long, the company says in a news release. ProScape fertilizer with Acelepryn plus Dimension is designed for one spring application in most environments. Applications include golf course fairways, tees, collars and roughs, plus athletic fields,... read more
NEW PRAGUE, MN — A new program designed to calculate the efficiency of fertilizer has been developed by LebanonTurf. Turf professionals using the calculator on LebanonTurf’s Web site who request more information will trigger donations to Project EverGreen. LebanonTurf says through use of its NutriLife fertilizer meta-catalyst, turf professionals can save on fertilizer applications, promoting efficiency and cost-savings. The NutriLife... read more
The Bad News: In mid-July, when oil prices peaked at $147.27 a barrel, turf care companies were being slammed by cost increases from all sides. Their fuel costs for vehicles and equipment, on average, were up 37% year-over-year for regular gas and 64% for unleaded gas. Delivery of ornamentals, flowers and other materials often had fuel surcharges between 5% and... read more