Episode 5: Aquatics

Around the Turf Scene

On this episode of the Around the Turf Scene Podcast, Beth Berry interviews Chip Houmes from Precision Laboratories. The two talk all things aquatics, from algae control to dye usage. Tune in to learn best practices for pond maintenance on golf courses, commercial properties, and residential lawns. This podcast was originally recorded for Turf’s Up Radio and repurposed for the Around the Turf Scene Podcast.
About our guest:
Chip Houmes is the district manager at Precision Laboratories. Chip received his bachelor of science in agriculture from the University of Illinois. He has 38 years of experience in turf and agriculture chemicals, with more than 20 years at Precision. In his current role, Chip provides technical support for 17 states in the Midwest. He currently resides on his operating family farm in Illinois.
About our host:
Beth Berry is the vice president of turf and ornamental sales at Advanced Turf Solutions. Previously, she was the vice president of growth and alliance for Real Green software, where she managed enterprise accounts and strategic partnerships for the green industry software company. Prior to Real Green, Beth was the director of customer service for Scotts Miracle-Gro. She currently hosts the show “Ahead of the Curb” on Turf’s Up Radio.