Our History
50+ years in custom formulation, through three generations.
Founded in 1973 by W.B. Carson in Plant City, Florida. Family-owned, family-led — and still building.
01The timeline
1973
W.B. Carson founds Chemical Dynamics in Plant City, Florida
1979
Dyna-Gro 779 foliar nitrate product launches and becomes a staple foliar fertilizer for the Florida citrus industry
1982
Fire destroys original facilities by Plant City farmers' market and facilities are relocated to the Plant City Industrial Park
1990
After working for the company since 1980, David Carson becomes the new President of Chemical Dynamics
2002
The SOAR product line introduces Bloom Spray, Citrus Mix, Micronutrient Mix, and Advanced Performance Mix
2014
Chemical Dynamics begins research on cotton as it expands its presence into row crops and the Mid-South market
2023
Chemical Dynamics celebrates its 50th anniversary and enters the Turf & Ornamental Market
Three generations of family ownership.
Continuity is the rarest thing in specialty manufacturing. CDI has had three CEOs in fifty-plus years — and all three share a last name.
First generation
W.B. Carson
Founder · 1973
Second generation
David Carson
President since 1990
Third generation
Ben Carson
Vice President
Talk to our team.
Growers connect with field agronomists. Retailers and distributors head to Partners. Either way, you can reach us directly at 1-813-752-4950.