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Drought forces water use restrictions in Rhode Island, Massachusetts

Federal officials declared a drought-related disaster in all five Rhode Island counties as New England experiences a widespread lack of rainfall.

PBI-Gordon Announces 2022 EOP Program

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The PBI-Gordon Early Order Program sets turfgrass professionals on the path toward a successful 2023 by offering the best prices on qualifying products between September 1 and November 18, 2022. The 2022 EOP features 16 of PBI-Gordon’s most popular products, including Union® Fungicide SC, Q4® Plus Turf Herbicide for Grassy & Broadleaf Weeds, Segway® Fungicide SC, and […]

Albaugh increases in-house production of 2,4-D

Albaugh announced it is ramping up production of the active ingredient 2,4-D at a backward-integrated plant in Argentina.

RISE members meet to discuss strategic plan for organization

More than 150 industry members gathered at the annual meeting to discuss the need for advocacy and recognize contributions from its members.

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Project EverGreen volunteers breathe new life into community garden

Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Communities initiative recently led a $30,000 renovation of a beloved community garden in New York City.

Bayer’s Tetrino insecticide now registered for use in California

Bayer’s control for white grubs, bluegrass billbugs, fall armyworm and other pests is now available for LCOs in The Golden State.

RedMax articulated hedge trimmer

RedMax unveils two new articulating hedge trimmers

RedMax introduces two new articulating hedge trimmers, the SRTZ235 and LRTZ235, with short- and long-reach configurations.

Neighborly adds Indianapolis-based Lawn Pride with plans to franchise

Lawn Pride, an Indiana-based fertilization, weed control, aeration and overseeding company joins Neighborly. The company said it plans to franchise Lawn Pride next year.

Hawaii landscaping company ordered to pay $56K in back wages, $10K for child labor violation

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $56,000 in back wages from Hawaii landscaping company, Aikane Nursery & Landscaping.

Penn State Extension brings Tree Climbing School to Harrisburg

A Tree Climbing School course from Penn State Extension was recently made available in Harrisburg, Pa., for the first time.

Irrigation Association names Nathan Bowen as its new advocacy director

The Irrigation Association named Nathan Bowen as its new advocacy director. Bowen has experience working with federal and state agencies on policy goals.

Former Vermeer CEO Bob Vermeer dies

Robert “Bob” Vermeer died at 78. He served as CEO and board chair as well as president of the company’s Vermeer Charitable foundation.

John Deere G-tier compact wheel loader

John Deere introduces three G-tier compact wheel loaders

John Deere launches its new G-tier line of compact wheel loaders which offer performance for tight job sites and intuitive controls.

New turfgrass from NC State offers drought and shade tolerance

Sola, a new cultivar from North Carolina State University offers shade and drought tolerance and resistance to gray leaf spot and chinch bugs.

LMN and Horizon Distributors announce partnership

Landscape Management Network (LMN) and Horizon Distributors have partnered to connect the Horizon catalog to the LMN marketplace.

Fairway Lawns’ expansion in Florida continues

Fairway Lawns’ growth in the Sunshine State continues with its latest acquisition of Plant-It-Earth and Pest Control of Plant City, Fla.

Central Turf and Irrigation Supply opens first Indiana location

Central Turf and Irrigation Supply expands its Midwest footprint with the opening of its first Indiana store, in South Bend.

Orion Group, LMI Landscapes announce partnership

Orion Group announces a new partnership with LMI Landscapes, making LMI Orion’s third partner in the commercial landscape industry.

ExperiGreen Lawn Care gets new private equity backing

ExperiGreen Lawn Care is receiving new private equity backing from Huron Capital. ExperiGreen’s executive leadership will reportedly remain in place.

BrightView continues growth in Boise with latest addition

No. 1 on 2022 LM150 list continues a pattern of growth with the addition of Syringa Landscape, the second operation in the Boise, Idaho, market.

4 million California residents urged to stop outdoor watering for 15 days starting Sept. 6

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California calls for more than 4 million Southern Californians to stop outdoor watering for 15 days.

Rachio survey shows value of smart sprinkler controllers

Rachio surveyed more than 1,000 homeowners to learn how water restrictions impact or will impact their outdoor water use habits.

New webinar from Jeffrey Scott highlights how to retire in place

A new quarterly deep dive from LM columnist Jeffrey Scott will discuss how to “Retire in Place” and plan for the business to carry on.

Yanmar's new Vi017 mini excavator. (Photo: Yanmar Compact Equipment)

New mini excavators from Yanmar offer enhanced comfort

Yanmar Compact Equipment’s new generation ViO17 and ViO25 mini excavators offer strong performance along with increased operator comfort.

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