Bert Barenbrug, third-generation of the Barenbrug family business, passes away
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert...
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert Barenbrug, third-generation owner of Barenbrug, former Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Supervisory Board member. We will all remember him as a dedicated, hardworking, and friendly colleague.
Austin Lanzarone Appointed as Director of Sales for Professional Divisions
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Lanzarone to...
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Lanzarone to our team as Director of Sales for our Pro Divisions. As Director of Sales, he will be striving to deliver an exceptional experience to you, our loyal customer.
Barenbrug USA Joins Primera
Here at Barenbrug USA we are committed to providing innovative...
Here at Barenbrug USA we are committed to providing innovative solutions. In an effort to achieve this goal, we are pleased to announce that Barenbrug USA is now a supplier to one of the broadest national distribution networks in the USA, Primera Coop.
Mike Judy appointed as Vice President of Sales for Consumer Products
We are happy to announce that effective July 15th, 2019, Mike...
We are happy to announce that effective July 15th, 2019, Mike Judy will be joining the Barenbrug USA family as VP of Sales, Consumer Products Division. As VP of Sales, Mike will assist Alan H. Hirsch, VP of Consumer Products, and continue to grow our market share domestically.
John Thijssen appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology...
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, today announces key changes to its board structure. Effective 1 July, the owners of the company, Bastiaan and Frank Barenbrug, will move from the Board of Directors to the non-executive Supervisory Board, and John Thijssen will become the new Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Grass of Champions at the 119 U.S. Open
This month, golf’s top players will meet in Pebble Beach...
This month, golf’s top players will meet in Pebble Beach California to compete in the 119th U.S. Open Championship. Over the course of six days, they will be tested over the beautiful yet challenging links course on the California coastline, with only one emerging victorious.
Barenbrug USA Appoints Bret Winsett as Forage Sales Manager
(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA is excited to announce the recent...
(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA is excited to announce the recent hire of Bret Winsett as Forage Sales Manager for the Professional Divisions. As Forage Sales Manager, Winsett will lead Barenbrug USA’s Forage Program and continue to grow its market share domestically.
Barenbrug Awarded "Vendor of the Year" from Ace Hardware
Barenbrug USA has been named ‘Vendor of the Year’ by Ace hardware...
Barenbrug USA has been named ‘Vendor of the Year’ by Ace hardware, winning this honor out of 2,500+ vendors to Ace, with more than 5000 hardware stores locally owned and operated across the globe.
Barenbrug USA Appoints Samantha Miller as Director of Marketing and Brand Management
Barenbrug USA is proud to announce the promotion of Samantha...
Barenbrug USA is proud to announce the promotion of Samantha Miller to the newly created role of Director of Marketing and Brand Management for Barenbrug USA. As Director of Marketing and Brand Management, Miller will be responsible for managing marketing in the lead for both the international and domestic business.
Emergency Grazing Options
Many parts of the U.S. are suffering from dry conditions, and the...
Many parts of the U.S. are suffering from dry conditions, and the Southwest is in the midst of a full-blown drought, while many other parts of the West have had just enough moisture to get by for now, but could easily turn dry, making the developing of strategies to get through these tough times critically important.
Barenbrug USA Appoints Justin Burns as Vice President of Marketing and Sales
(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA is dedicated to providing value added...
(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA is dedicated to providing value added solutions and technologies to the professional forage and turf market. Therefore, to better align our sales and marketing initiatives within our professional divisions, we are proud to announce the promotion of Mr. Justin Burns to the newly created position of VP Marketing and Sales - Professional Divisions. CEO, James Schneider comments, "Justin has done an exceptional job helping our forage customers become profitable using our products. It is an honor to see him take on this new role which is designed to further enhance the customer experience in professional turf and forage.”
What about Crabgrass?
Well spring is here, and it is time to start getting pastures...
Well spring is here, and it is time to start getting pastures ready for spring-summer grazing! A lot of farmersand ranchers are looking to extend their grazing, or add a summer annual crop to their pasture, to fill that gap in the summer months. Many farmers and ranchers have tried summer annuals in the past without great success, or satisfaction from the summer annual that they planted. So the question is, What about Crabgrass?
Columbia Seeds and Barenbrug USA Form Partnership
Barenbrug USA and Columbia Seeds are strategically aligning in a...
Barenbrug USA and Columbia Seeds are strategically aligning in a Turfgrass Marketing and Production Partnership to provide more value in the market. By synergizing Columbia Seed's premier Value Direct Link® production and distribution model with Barenbrug’s high investment in research, product development and marketing, the companies will have a leading portfolio of grasses to fill their prospective customers’ many needs.
Getting Ready for Spring
Taking advantage of planning opportunities now will set your...
Taking advantage of planning opportunities now will set your forage/grazing operation up for success come spring. Here is a list of things you can do now that will help ensure a successful growing and grazing season.
Monaco Bermudagrass now available from Barenbrug USA
Exclusively from Barenbrug, Monaco seeded bermudagrass is...
Exclusively from Barenbrug, Monaco seeded bermudagrass is continuing the legacy founded by Riviera. The newest release from the Johnston Seed breeding program, Monaco, Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon, is a synthetic variety produced by the intercrossing of five clonal parent lines. All seed is only produced from the Syn-1 generation which results in superior genetic integrity and seed quality year in and year out. Joey Meibergen from Johnston Seed Co comments, “On behalf of Johnston Seed Co I would like to thank our research and production team. It has taken JSC 12 years to develop this release. I am very proud of what our team has developed and know the blood sweat and tears it takes to be a leader in the development and production of warm season grasses.”
Barenbrug USA Appoints Micah Gould as Turf Product Manager
(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA has appointed Micah Gould as the...
(Tangent, OR) Barenbrug USA has appointed Micah Gould as the Product Manager for the professional turf sector. As Product Manager, Gould will provide technical and sales support for Barenbrug USA’s network of professional turf distributors. Additionally, he will be heavily involved in research and development to continue Barenbrug’s goal of bringing new and innovative products to the U.S. turf market. Sales Manager, Jay Ingham comments, “We are very excited to welcome Micah to Barenbrug. He brings a vast knowledge of turfgrass along with an understanding of the industry.”
Appointment: Seed-Supply Chain Manager
Barenbrug USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Britton “Bo...
Barenbrug USA is pleased to announce the promotion of Britton “Bo” Lacy as the new Seed Supply-Chain Manager taking over for Macey Wessels as she moves on to become a part owner in Boshart Trucking and Bossco Trading, a local trucking and export hay company. Beginning January 22nd, 2018 Bo will officially take up his duties in this new role as well as become part of the BarUSA management team.
Oregon Eclipse 2017
As a total solar eclipse moves across the United States on the...
As a total solar eclipse moves across the United States on the morning of Monday, August 21st, crowds are expected to descend on locations in the path of totality. At the Barenbrug USA headquarters in Oregon, we are expected to have prime viewing of the eclipse. Oregon’s path of totality spans a band about 70 miles wide that will start at the coast and head east across the state. Experts are predicting that as many as 400,000 people will be in the Willamette Valley, the location of our headquarters, and 1 million people will come throughout Oregon to witness the eclipse
2017 Golf Industry Show
Barenbrug attended the 2017 Golf Industry Show (GIS) this...
Barenbrug attended the 2017 Golf Industry Show (GIS) this February in Orlando, Florida. With hundreds of exhibitors spanning thousands of square feet of exhibit space, the GIS trade show gives superintendents, owners, technicians and other golf facility professionals the opportunity to network and discuss the latest products and services in turf and facility care.
Production Update
The 2017 crop is looking like it will help with the surplus in...
The 2017 crop is looking like it will help with the surplus in the perennial ryegrass market. The dry fall weather followed by heavy rains made planting new fields difficult. Early fall planting was the key to successful establishment this year.
Production Update: Summer 2016
Crop 2016 appears to be all over the board and specific to...
Crop 2016 appears to be all over the board and specific to individual fields. Annual ryegrass yields look to be average, established tall fescue yields are down but new plantings of tall fescue are up, perennial ryegrass across the board is well below average and bluegrass under irrigation is preforming slightly above average.
Plant a Legacy
In 1904 grass seed was swept together in haylofts as a way of...
In 1904 grass seed was swept together in haylofts as a way of seed collection. Joseph Theodore Barenbrug recognized the need for a different approach. His entrepreneurial spirit was driven by the recognition that seed should “be cultivated in a professional manner by a specialized company”. From that spirit the company Barenbrug was founded. Not only was a company created, but this manner of thought, as well as the products and varieties that would follow, began a Legacy.
26 years of Dedicated Farming
Representing three generations of growers the Carroll family...
Representing three generations of growers the Carroll family Dwayne, Geri, Larry, Vickee and Tyler, work as a family team to farm over 1600 acres. With 26 years of experience, the Carroll family is no stranger to grass seed farming. The first to grow grass in the Columbia Basin, the Carroll’s are loyal and proud Barenbrug USA farmers. A few of the varieties they have grown include Barduke, Barrari, Barserati and many other Kentucky bluegrasses.
Update from James Schneider
Barenbrug USA is excited to announce a new tag line that will be...
Barenbrug USA is excited to announce a new tag line that will be visible in the near future on many of our branded products: “Plant a Legacy”. In a few short words, we believe this sums up the relationship between Barenbrug, its growers, products and customers and I’d like to take a few moments to describe why.
Barenbrug USA Appoints Britton ‘Bo’ Lacy as Turf Product Manager
Barenbrug USA has appointed Britton ‘Bo’ Lacy, CGCS as the...
Barenbrug USA has appointed Britton ‘Bo’ Lacy, CGCS as the Product Manager for the professional turf sector. Starting September 1, Lacy will train alongside current Product Manager, John Rector as Rector moves into retirement
Helping with Hands
Barenbrug Holding BV has recently set up the Helping With Hands...
Barenbrug Holding BV has recently set up the Helping With Hands foundation. The aim of this initiative is to promote social, cultural and educational activities, in accordance with Barenbrug’s views on sustainable business and corporate social responsibility. With Helping with Hands, Barenbrug gives all its employees an opportunity to contribute to the aforementioned aim in the form of volunteer work.
Spring Harvest Update
The 2016 crop year is a pretty normal year weather-wise for both...
The 2016 crop year is a pretty normal year weather-wise for both the Willamette Valley and east side. When Oregon finally decided to let us have rain, it opened up and tried to make up for the previous drought year in one month. December went down as the wettest December for Oregon in history. Needless to say, we have come out of the drought and are once again sick of the rain, with a few more months of it to go.
Grass Farmer First, Cattle Rancher Second
For any operation grass should be the foundation to a sustainable...
For any operation grass should be the foundation to a sustainable cattle operation. Cattle grazing on grass provide a free harvest service, unlike mechanical hay harvest which costs money - time, fuel, equipment, etc. Ideally, your cattle should be the ones harvesting your hay, not you. To maximize your forage capabilities Pinpoint Grazing System is a great option and will provide alternative forages throughout the year to increase your grazing days.
Spring Update from James Schneider
Doesn’t it seem like in life, what we invest is what we get in...
Doesn’t it seem like in life, what we invest is what we get in return? When I think of an investment, it seems the best way to describe as is something “paid” in now for the opportunity of future benefits. This means that it takes time, consistency and the emotional fortitude to stick with a plan through the inevitable ups and downs of realizing the return you are seeking.
Oregon Ag Fest
Barenbrug USA is proud to be a premier sponsor at this years...
Barenbrug USA is proud to be a premier sponsor at this years’ Oregon Ag Fest. Last year over 20,000 people attended Ag Fest to touch, taste and experience the incredible world of Oregon agriculture in a fun-filled, festive environment.
Barenbrug USA Appoints Bryan Weech as West Coast Forage Territory Manager
Barenbrug USA has appointed Bryan Weech as the new West Coast...
Barenbrug USA has appointed Bryan Weech as the new West Coast territory manager for professional forage. Starting immediately, Weech will be responsible for professional forage sales and supporting distribution on the West Coast.
Upgrading through Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement, or CI, can be defined as an ongoing...
Continuous Improvement, or CI, can be defined as an ongoing effort to improve products, services or processes. It is a gradual never-ending process that should become a culture, not a destination. There is no “do this” and “get this result” method; every project and company are different. The areas we are concentrating on the most are: Health and Safety, Sustainability, Efficiency, Facility Layout and our Future Plans.
OREGON 2015 TOP WORKPLACES AWARD
Tangent, OR – Barenbrug USA has been awarded a 2015 Top...
Tangent, OR – Barenbrug USA has been awarded a 2015 Top Workplaces honor by the Oregonian Media Group. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including Alignment, Execution, and Connection, just to name a few.
Barenbrug Cool Season Grasses, One Mile High
Boulder, Colorado, located 25 miles north of Denver, and at 5,430...
Boulder, Colorado, located 25 miles north of Denver, and at 5,430 feet above sea level, isn’t necessarily the most hospitable location for turfgrass, especially for the high-wear-and-tear that parks and recreational fields endure.
Sod Solutions and Barenbrug to Partner
Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA will begin a partnership to sell...
Sod Solutions and Barenbrug USA will begin a partnership to sell sod-quality seed to sod farms for Barenbrug distribution. Sod Solutions will sell both Barenbrug Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) and Turf Type Kentucky Bluegrass (Turf Blue) sod-quality seed.
Kicking Clods with Rick Freston - Teff Grass
As I was walking around my pasture looking for warm season weeds...
As I was walking around my pasture looking for warm season weeds to destroy, I reminded myself that all of this summer heat can be put to good use growing productive annual warm season grasses. If we quickly examine our warm season options, it doesn’t take long for teff grass to come into the conversation. Let’s see why teff might be the warm season annual you are looking for. Let’s look at some of the benefits of planting teff.
Imbler Facility Fire
Thank you to all the responders who helped contain the fire at...
Thank you to all the responders who helped contain the fire at our facility in Imbler. All appreciate the well-wishes we have received.Thankfully no one was hurt and while some bluegrass was effected, our normal operations are able to go on without interruption.
Kick Clods With Rick Freston
Wow! All of a sudden here in the Northwest spring has sprung and...
Wow! All of a sudden here in the Northwest spring has sprung and this year’s cropping choices need to be made fast. I’m sure that those of you in the Northeast and Midwest who are still locked in winter’s grips wished you had such a problem.
2015 Warren Thompson Alfalfa Industry Service Award
Barenbrug USA Forage Product Manager, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt was...
Barenbrug USA Forage Product Manager, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt was awarded the 2015 Warren Thompson Alfalfa Industry Service Award by the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council for his dedication and commitment to the Forage-livestock industries.
Barenbrug USA Appoints Joel Reagan as Business Development Manager
Barenbrug USA has appointed Joel Reagan as the new Business...
Barenbrug USA has appointed Joel Reagan as the new Business Development Manager for Professional Forage and Production. Starting March 1, Reagan will lead Barenbrug to further expand its business opportunities in the U.S.
Barenbrug USA Turfgrass Technology Now Patented by the US Government
A turf technology years in the making is now protected by a US...
A turf technology years in the making is now protected by a US Patent. The Lolium perenne ssp. stoloniferum, perennial ryegrass with determinate stolons, developed by Barenbrug USA is now protected by US Patent # 8,927,804.
Sodding a seeded variety: Gets MLB teams up & running quickly
Turf Blue® HGT bluegrass blends, Barvette HGT has raised the bar...
Turf Blue® HGT bluegrass blends, Barvette HGT has raised the bar on bluegrass performance in the Transition Zone. With the installation of an HGT Sod field at Busch Stadium in St. Louis (pictured left) and Comerica Stadium in Detroit, HGT Barvette HGT is a unique Kentucky bluegrass that has a long future of success and play in front of it
Turf Blue HGT, it’s getting played on; ’Coast to Coast’.
Kentucky bluegrasses have been a staple of most cool season lawn...
Kentucky bluegrasses have been a staple of most cool season lawn seed mixtures for decades. With the first significant improvements occurring in the mid-1970s, the industry is now about 40 years down the improvement road.
Barenbrug USA appoints Ryan Zook as International Sales Manager
Barenbrug USA has appointed Ryan Zook as the new International...
Barenbrug USA has appointed Ryan Zook as the new International Sales Manager. Starting immediately, Zook will lead Barenbrug USA to further expand its market share globally.
HGT Soccerfield opens 35 days after seeding!
There is def a different color of “green” to the HGT… but I LOVE...
There is def a different color of “green” to the HGT… but I LOVE it. Field opened yesterday, 35 days after seeding. And the tensile strength and roots are tremendous. Could barely tell we played on it.
RPR is conquering the world
The latest innovation from our research department is becoming a...
The latest innovation from our research department is becoming a global success story. Two years ago our researchers managed to breed a perennial ryegrass variety that forms determinate stolons. It has been named RPR - Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass.
Barenbrug’s forage varieties dominate official lists in Europe
Every time an official variety list is published, excitement...
Every time an official variety list is published, excitement mounts. Although we have confidence that our intensively tested new varieties will perform well in official trials, it is always good to obtain ‘confirmation’ from the testing institutes.
Barenbrug Brazil!
We are proud to report that Barenbrug Brazil is now a fact. Since...
We are proud to report that Barenbrug Brazil is now a fact. Since the announcement of the strategic alliance between Barenbrug and Dow AgroSciences, a highly motivated team has been working on the foundation of Barenbrug Brazil. Our entrance into the tropical grass seed market is the fulfillment of a strategic goal and we are very excited about it.
What Makes RTF better? Watch the video.
RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with...
RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with drought and suffers from bare spots. It provides a field that can repair itself because of the use of a variety which creates subterranean offshoots named rhizomes.
Barenbrug grass and Cruijff will take Mexican football club to the top
Making the Mexican ‘Chivas’ the best football club in the world...
Making the Mexican ‘Chivas’ the best football club in the world: that was Johan Cruijff's main challenge as advisor of the club. The facilities need to be good and that is why Cruijff insisted that the artificial grass was replaced by natural grass: Barenbrug grass.
Barenbrug supplies Olympics London 2012
STRI project team transforms Greenwich Park for Olympics. London’s...
STRI project team transforms Greenwich Park for Olympics. London’s oldest park was transformed into a world class sports venue for the London 2012 equestrian and modern pentathlon competitions by STRI, (Sports Turf Research Institute) a world leader in building and managing sports surfaces.
Focus on grass quality decreases feed costs at dairy farms
World animal feed prices are currently at a high level and market...
World animal feed prices are currently at a high level and market experts’ expectation is that this will not change in the coming years. If farmers don’t change their strategy this will lead to higher production costs for milk and meat.
Dow AgroSciences and The Royal Barenbrug Group Announce Strategic Relationship
Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical...
Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and The Royal Barenbrug Group, have announced today a global strategic relationship for the development and commercialization of advanced germplasm in forage seeds.
Barenbrug grass for Euro 2012
Barenbrug was once again well represented during the latest...
Barenbrug was once again well represented during the latest edition of the European football championship in Poland and Ukraine. The Dutch company's grass was used both on the base camps and in the stadiums in order to get the right quality.
Barenbrug acquires Seedmark in Australia
The Royal Barenbrug Group has announced the acquisition of...
The Royal Barenbrug Group has announced the acquisition of Seedmark in Australia. “This acquisition reinforces our long term commitment to the Australian pasture and forage seed industry and delivers even greater improvements in farmer productivity” said Bastiaan Barenbrug, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Barenbrug Group.
A rugby game is no match for RPR
In the traditional home of rugby in South Africa, the Newlands...
In the traditional home of rugby in South Africa, the Newlands stadium, RPR has already blown away the green keeper. On a young field of not even ten weeks old, an intense 180 minutes of rugby left the field nearly undamaged.
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Barenbrug shines on the STRI list
Barenbrug varieties appear high on the list of the newly...
Barenbrug varieties appear high on the list of the newly released STRI Turf Seeds 2012 as is becoming a tradition. Barenbrug has again expanded its strong team of grass varieties for 2012, and with success.
Innovation Award for RPR® at STMA Show (USA)
January 15, 2011 (Austin, Texas) Barenbrug's RPR® - Regenerating...
January 15, 2011 (Austin, Texas) Barenbrug's RPR® - Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass® -was recently awarded the prestigious Innovative Award at this years Sports Turf Manager's Conference. Barenbrug's years of research and development were recognized in a ceremony at their booth during the show.
BarOptima PLUS E34 revolutionizes tall fescue
Barenbrug has a long tradition of developing high quality forage...
Barenbrug has a long tradition of developing high quality forage products. After many years of research, Barenbrug has incorporated all three of these traits (yield, persistence and forage quality) into one product, BarOptima PLUS E34.
FIFA World Cup teams on SOS grass by Barenbrug in South Africa!
In April/May, all WC training pitches of the 32 ‘Team Base Camps'...
In April/May, all WC training pitches of the 32 ‘Team Base Camps' in South Africa were overseeded with SOS grass seed. The national teams will during the entire World Cup tournament stay at one of the ‘base camps' that are spread out over the country.
Barenbrug supplier of grass in Beijing Olympics 2008 Stadium
Barenbrug China delivered the seed for the pitch of the Olympic...
Barenbrug China delivered the seed for the pitch of the Olympic Stadium in Beijing -Bird's Nest. The grass was produced in China and has been laid as turf in the stadium the day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2008.
Breeders Trust signs cooperative agreement with grass seed companies.
Brussels, August 25th 2011 – Breeders Trust has entered into...
Brussels, August 25th 2011 – Breeders Trust has entered into cooperation agreements with three grass seed companies in an effort to consolidate forces in the fight against illegal trade practices and to monitor the enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR).