AgSource Cooperative Services
State
Description

AgSource operates three divisions: Agronomy, Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) and Food and Environmental Services. Its Verona, Wis., headquarters also serves as its dairy record service center. Laboratory locations in the Midwest include Menomonie, Marshfield and Bonduel, Wis., Ellsworth, Iowa, Lincoln, Nebr. and Umatilla, Ore.

AgSource Cooperative Services is a producer-owned cooperative dedicated to providing comprehensive agricultural testing and information services. With the cooperative's mission in mind - to provide products and services to enhance members' profitability - AgSource serves members and customers nationwide and internationally.

In 1957 and 1958, a pilot project was developed to machine process DHIA records in Wisconsin. By 1959, 50,000 cows were processed with this technology and Agricultural Records Cooperative (ARC) was formed to provide an effective organization for the expansion of this service. ARC continued to expand and by July, 1965 all Standard (supervised) DHIA herds in Wisconsin were machine processed. In the early 1970's several local DHI Associations merged with ARC allowing for direct field service. Besides producers who were direct members of ARC, many independent associations paid to have their records processed there as well.

ARC became Wisconsin DHI Cooperative (WDHIC) in 1981 and in 1996 the organization was renamed AgSource Cooperative. In 1993 Cooperative Resources (CRI) was formed by 21st Century Genetics and WDHIC. This structure continued to expand with WDHIC becoming AgSource, 21st Century Genetics becoming Genex, the addition of other A.I. companies, and Central Livestock Association later joining CRI. All three organizations are cooperatives. Besides the CRI cooperative board, each cooperative has their own board of directors and voting delegate structure.

In 1967, the first soil laboratory was opened, and in 1978 a forage and grain testing laboratory was added, expanding the services provided by ARC to more than just DHI testing. In later years, additional laboratories were purchased including a food and environmental laboratory in 2000, and the Belmond, Iowa, Soil Lab in 2002. In 2006, AgSource strengthened its position in the turf market with the acquisition of Harris Laboratories in Lincoln, Nebr.

All AgSource DHI patrons (including members of affiliated county DHI associations) vote for delegates at local meetings. These delegates elect a nine-member Board of Directors at the annual meeting. Directors serve a three year term, set cooperative policies and select two members of the Board to serve on the Cooperative Resources International Board of Directors.

In 1993, state boundaries governing DHI services were eliminated allowing AgSource to offer services outside of Wisconsin. Today, the organization has 6,000 patrons and approximately 200 employees. In addition, AgSource is responsible for training and supporting employees of affiliated independent county DHI associations.

Phone Number
715-898-1402
Physical Address
3700 Downwind Dr,
Marshfield, WI 54449
Address
53593
Clear Vision LLC
Company Name
Description

Clear Vision is dedicated to providing the best Athletic Field, Golf Course, and DryJect service work in the West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania area. Our staff is professional yet personable and we believe in working as team with all our customers to achieve your vision.

Our team at Clear Vision offers a full range of services specifically focused on golf courses and their supportive needs.  Our vision is driven and designated to compliment the goals set forth by each individual facility.
Golf Course Services

DryJect Services (in the state of Virginia)
Fairway Aerification Services Sweeping and Pulverization
Irrigation Installation and Services
Drainage Installation and Services
Day Visit Consultations and Reports
Soil Testing
Sod Installation – Greens, Tees, Fairways, and Rough
Fertilization Program and Application
Renovation and Improvement Projects

Website Address
Phone Number
540-974-8571
Physical Address
PO Box 786,
Charles Town, WV 25414
Address
25414
Country Garden Farms
State
Description

A family owned and operated farm in Palmer, Alaska, Country Garden Farms continues the harvest of high-quality sod, endeavors to keep local farmland, golf courses and lawns in great conditions by providing only the best sod.

Website Address
Phone Number
907-344-2088
Fax Number
907-745-8311
Physical Address
14863 E Outer Springer Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
Address
99645
Solu-Cal
Company Name
Description

Turf managers know the critical role that soil pH plays in soil health and turf quality. Optimal soil pH is a major factor in nutrient availability, microbial activity, soil structure and overall turf vigor. Maintaining the correct soil pH allows for the most efficient use of applied and soil stored nutrients.

Solu-Cal USA's family of calcium and sulfur products allow turf managers to quickly and efficiently address soil chemistry problems. Solu-Cal Enhanced Calcium quickly raises soil pH at ¼ the rate of traditional liming material. Now available in our new Super Micro 70 sgn size and standard coarse grade. For liquid applications in either spray programs or hydro seeding, Solu-Cal L provides available calcium in a clear no grit liquid. Solu-cal L is the alternative to liquid lime which is tough on pumps and settles out quickly in tanks. Solu-Cal L provides available calcium while maintaining soil pH.

Sulfur MAXX is the first enhanced sulfur product that addresses high soil pH and sodium issues in one pellet. All of the company's products are formulated with PHCA carboxy organic acid technology.

Maintaining healthy soil requires available calcium and pH management. Partner with us to efficiently manage your soil and your turf.

Solu-Cal Products are University Tested & Industry Proven

Our products are produced at three facilities in North America with our distribution center located in Central Pennsylvania. Our products are used by turf managers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and South Africa.

Website Address
Phone Number
774-678-0288
Fax Number
866-418-4184
Physical Address
81 Charlotte Furnace Road
West Wareham, MA 02576
Address
02576
Tifton Physical Soil Testing Laboratory, Inc
State
Description

Tifton Physical Soil Testing Laboratory, Inc. (TPSTL) was established in 1982 to provide the Sports Turf Industry a means of having potential and existing construction materials tested by scientific procedures to achieve optimum physical properties. The goal of this lab is to provide test results that truly represent the physical characteristics of the material being tested. The purpose of these tests is to develop putting green rootzone mixtures that meet USGA recommendations for golf green construction and to develop Sportsturf Rootzone Mixes with optimum physical properties for athletic fields.

We are an independent testing laboratory free from any commercial, financial, or other conflict of interest pressures which might adversely affect the objective quality of our work. Our clients range from some of the most elite golf courses in the world to nine hole municipal golf courses. We have developed rootzone mixes for athletic fields used in the Olympics to local high school football fields. We are cooperative and will help you select the least expensive materials to use.

We participate in the United States Golf Association Proficiency Testing Program which is an interlaboratory exchange of samples each quarter to compare analytical values obtained in our lab with those from other accredited labs to determine if our values are consistently within the maximum allowable error defined by the analytical means from all participating labs. Each day we test, our lab uses an internal standard thats physical properties are well documented by repetition alongside tests of client samples with unknown values to achieve traceability. Our laboratory equipment is calibrated with NIST traceable standards. We have back-up equipment to eliminate any down-time. Our laboratory supplies meet ASTM certification for supplies and materials described in the ASTM methods we use. Our test reports include the results of the test, the reference of the ASTM methods used, and recommendations, which are provided at no charge. Tests results are treated as confidential, controlled documents and are kept on file.

The golf club or athletic field always suffers the consequences of poorly constructed greens or playing surfaces, i.e., increased maintenance costs and poor playing conditions. Where golf greens are constructed that meet USGA recommendations, consistent and satisfactory greens can be more easily developed and maintained. The USGA Recommendations for Putting Green Construction are the result of years of scientific investigation and field experience and have a successful record in all geographic locations. According to reports, greens built following USGA recommendations, and are properly maintained, can expect at least 20 years of satisfactory service. As USGA built greens become older, this figure will likely increase well past 20 years. Since 1982, TPSTL has developed over 20,000 putting green mixes that have met USGA physical property recommendations for golf green construction in the U.S. and over 100 foreign countries.

Phone Number
(229) 382-7292
Fax Number
(229) 382-7992
Physical Address
1412 Murray Avenue
Tifton, GA 31794
Address
31794
Turf & Soil Diagnostics
State
Description

The former Hummel & Co. Laboratory is now Turf & Soil Diagnostics - NY.

The former Turf Diagnostics & Design laboratory is now Turf & Soil Diagnostics - KS.

Our network has unmatched testing capabilities, with a combined 40+ years of soils laboratory service. We can provide our customers with many options for testing of soils, growing media, and drainage systems. Areas of expertise include natural and synthetic turf systems for sports fields and golf courses, and specialty landscape soils including structural soils, green roofs, and retention basins.

We pledge to provide our customers with the highest quality data and consultation, fastest turnaround, and best possible service. We further pledge to work with the industries we serve to provide better, more consistent test methods and results.

No matter the specifications or budget, our testing can help ensure high quality growing media, rootzones and subgrades with consistent performance. Physical evaluation of aggregates, soils and amendments gives our clients assurance that they are using quality materials for projects ranging from green roofs to athletic fields to golf greens.

Turf and landscape managers benefit from our soil diagnostics and turf management program development. Quality control testing programs, verify consistent materials are used during construction. We also perform Gmax testing for synthetic turf surfaces, and we provide product development testing

Website Address
Phone Number
855-769-4231
Physical Address
35 King Street
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Address
14886