YUMA, Ariz. (September 1, 2005) — Gowan Company announces the launch of SedgeHammer™ Herbicide, a new selective herbicide for use in controlling nutsedge in turf and landscaped areas, including those with established woody ornamentals. New to Gowan Company, SedgeHammer Herbicide replaces Manage^® Turf Herbicide by Monsanto^®.

SedgeHammer effectively controls both yellow and purple nutsedge in cool season and warm season turfgrasses with demonstrated safety to most turfgrass species. “With SedgeHammer Herbicide, turf managers and lawn professionals can continue to rely on the same proven efficacy as its predecessor, Manage Turf Herbicide. Turf professionals can be assured that SedgeHammer has the type of formulation, use rates, packaging, efficacy, and safety to both cool and warm season turfgrass that they have grown accustomed to with Manage,” said Kory Wheeler, SedgeHammer Herbicide product manager for Gowan Company.

Gowan Company is a registrant and marketer of professional and crop protection products and champions technology for agriculture and horticulture through innovative product development, public advocacy and quality production. SedgeHammer is the newest addition to Gowan’s family of turf and landscape products that also include Rubigan^® Fungicide.

For more information call 1-800-883-1844 Ext. 2.

SedgeHammer™ is a trademark of Gowan Company, LLC. Rubigan^® is a registered trademark of Gowan Company, LLC. Manage^® and Monsanto^® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC.

CONTACT: Nick Alonso, Product Manager (928) 819-1506