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Makita releases new 18V X2 LXT brush cutter

Makita U.S.A. introduced a new 18V X2 (36V) LXT Cordless Brush Cutter, the XRU16. Its brushless motor delivers power needed for commercial applications. The XRU16 has the power equivalent to a 30cc gas brush cutter, but without the hassles of gas. The cordless brush cutter has lower noise, zero emissions, reduced maintenance and instant starts. […]

SnowWolf debuts open-ribbon hydraulic PTO snowblowers

SnowWolf has released open-ribbon snowblower attachments for wheel loaders with hydraulic drives and tractors with power take-off (PTO) drives. The company said this is the first time a hydraulic-drive has been combined with an open-ribbon design. The new SnowWolf snowblowers provide performance advantages at a speed that is comparable to engine-drive snowblowers with an acquisition […]

Irrigation Association announces new virtual conferences

The Irrigation Association (IA) will offer one-day events to allow attendees to learn from experts in specific fields. These include agricultural irrigation, women in irrigation, landscape lighting, leadership and landscape technology. More information about presenters, scheduling and registration can be found on IA’s virtual conference website. Here’s a look at a few of the virtual […]

Bayer sponsors NALP’s Women in Landscape Network

The Turf & Ornamentals division of Bayer, part of the company’s Environmental Science Unit, will be the title sponsor of the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ (NALP) Women in Landscape Network (WILN). “We are exceptionally honored to sponsor the Women in Landscape Network,” said John Wendorf, customer marketing manager for the Bayer lawn and ornamentals […]

Nufarm continues commitment to GreenCare for Troops 

Nufarm and Project EverGreen will continue to bolster the reach of the GreenCare for Troops initiative. The program, now in its 14th year, provides active-duty military families with complimentary basic lawn care and landscape maintenance services while a family member is deployed defending our country. Counting this year’s commitment, Nufarm has invested more than $500,000 […]

Ryan highlights National Aerate Your Lawn Day

Ryan, a manufacturer of turf renovation equipment has unveiled the date for its National Aerate Your Lawn Day campaign for 2020. The “holiday” falls on Sept.19 and gives lawn care professionals resources and a reminder to educate customers about the importance of aeration. It also helps lawn care professionals grow their businesses with new service […]

John Deere launches Smart Connector for compact tractors

Tractor maintenance is simplified through the new John Deere Smart Connector and TractorPlus App for Compact Utility Tractors. The Smart Connector establishes a connection between tractor and smartphone via Bluetooth technology for easy access to tractor information such as service intervals, diagnostic codes, fuel level, engine hours and maintenance information. The TractorPlus App provides owners with […]

Scag to introduce spreader-sprayer during live event

Scag Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Mayville, will host a “Scag Live” online product introduction event to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The “Scag Live” event will be hosted on Scag’s website and anyone interested in attending may preregister here may register here. The highlight of the program will be the introduction […]

Mean Green Products sold to DR Power Equipment

DR Power Equipment, a subsidiary of Generac Holdings, a manufacturer of professional-grade, outdoor power equipment including a line of gas and battery-powered products, closed a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Mean Green Products, an electric lawn mower manufacturer. “The opportunity presented to further develop and grow our vision to provide consumers with battery-powered […]

Aquascape’s offers solutions for pond management in fall season

Aquascape introduced protective netting, cold water bacteria, and cold water fish food for fall pond care. Aquascape Protective Pond Netting captures leaves and other debris to keep water features clean, clear and healthy. It includes 14 U-shaped stakes and is intended for reuse. “Protective pond netting makes the fall season and beyond much more manageable […]

GIE+EXPO website to host exhibitor portal

GIE+EXPO will offer an online exhibitor portal for manufacturers to promote products, resources and solutions to the industry, according to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). GIE+EXPO is the industry’s point of connection, said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI and managing partner of GIE+EXPO, This portal will launch in October and will remain […]

PBI-Gordon’s SpeedZone Southern EW gains registration in California

SpeedZone Southern EW broadleaf herbicide from PBI-Gordon Corp. has received registration from the State of California. Formulated for sensitive southern turfgrasses, SpeedZone Southern EW controls more than 70 tough broadleaf weeds including dollarweed, ground ivy and spurge. “The new SpeedZone Southern EW formulation helps ensure more active ingredient impacts the leaf surface for improved efficacy,” said Jay Young, […]

Harvest Landscape Enterprises celebrates women in landscape

Harvest Landscape Enterprises celebrates diversity during Women’s Equality Week and shares the stories of Harvest’s Women In Landscape. “I believe strongly that employees are the most vital assets of every company. The recipe is simple, take care of your employees and they will take care of the rest,” Steven Schinhofen, CEO, who founded Harvest Landscape Enterprises […]

SiteOne adds 2 distributors

Alliance Stone and Modern Builders Supply have joined SiteOne Landscape Supply. Alliance Stone serves the greater Atlanta, Ga., market from a single location. Modern Builders serves the San Diego, Southern Orange County and Inland Empire markets in California with two locations. “Alliance Stone is a terrific addition to SiteOne with a dedicated stone center and […]

Rain Bird XFS-CV dripline available nationwide

Rain Bird is rolling out its XFS-CV dripline nationwide. This product combines the benefits of XFS subsurface dripline with copper shield technology to protect emitters from root intrusion with a patent-pending, 4.3-psi check valve in every emitter that keeps the dripline charged with water in elevation changes of more than 10 feet. “The XFS-CV dripline […]

Conserva Irrigation adds six new territories

Conserva Irrigation added six new territories with the signing of three new franchisees to the system and expanding across Greater Denver, Colo., Rochester and Mankato, Minn., and Greenville, S.C. Earlier this year, the company added 14 new territories and seven new franchisees, while debuting in Utah, California, South Carolina and Indiana. With the addition of 20 territories […]

Polaris adds new Sportsman 450 HO and 570 ATV

Polaris has unveiled the Sportsman 450 HO and Sportsman 570. A new platform features significant upgrades throughout, delivering even more consumer value.  Both vehicles receive a new, bold design from front to back, including the handlebar-mounted pod, headlights and front and rear racks. Including the Sportsman 450 HO and the purpose-built Sportsman 570 Ultimate Trail […]

United Rentals shares safety playbook for equipment rentals

United Rentals, the equipment rental provider, has shared nine key protocols at the core of its response to COVID-19. Following the onset of the pandemic, the company acted quickly to implement new measures for the safety of its employees and customers, both inside and outside its branches. The added protocols expand on the company’s industry-leading […]

Makita debuts new brushless string trimmer

Makita U.S.A. introduced a new 18V X2 (36-v) LXT Brushless Cordless String Trimmer (XRU17). The XRU17 delivers the power equivalent to a 30-cc gas string trimmer. The cordless string trimmer features a 17-inch cutting swath, a BL brushless motor and a variable speed trigger switch. The steel drive shaft provides less vibration and durability. The […]

ASV introduces Max Series loaders, skid steers

ASV Holdings released its Max Series loaders. The loaders include a next-generation cab featuring 360-degree visibility, a more spacious operator area, a fully adjustable seat, a new state of the art touch-screen display and more. The series gets its name for providing maximum comfort, control, performance, speed and productivity to provide maximum ROI. The Max […]

Arborjet awards scholarships to future green industry professionals

Arborjet has awarded the company’s 2020 Taking Root Scholarships to this year’s deserving students. Now in its seventh consecutive year, the program offers up to $10,000 in scholarships to students who plan to pursue full-time studies in forestry, plant sciences, horticulture, entomology or a related major at an accredited two- or four-year college. Brianna Moser […]

Silver Creek Supply joins Heritage Landscape Supply Group

Heritage Landscape Supply Group has acquired Silver Creek Supply in Boise, Idaho. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Turf Care Supply to distribute Koch Turf and Ornamental fertilizers

Koch Agronomic Services, operating under its corporate brand Koch Turf and Ornamental (Koch), and Turf Care Supply Corporation (TCSC), reached a definitive agreement to grant TCSC an exclusive license to market and distribute these Koch turf fertilizers in North America: Duratio, Hydrexx, Nitroform, Nutralene, Uflexx, Umaxx  and XCU. The agreement will also provide TCSC an […]

Ryan Lawn & Tree expands services

Ryan Outdoor Living (ROL), the landscaping division of Ryan Lawn & Tree, has expanded in the Kansas City metro area. ROL says the company almost doubled its staff this summer including the addition of a fifth landscape crew, and a new landscape consultant, landscape architect and division project coordinator. “This was the plan we’ve been […]

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