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Seth Jones

Seth Jones is the editorial director of Landscape Management, and the editor-in-chief of Golfdom and Athletic Turf magazines. A graduate of Kansas University’s William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Seth was voted best columnist in the industry in 2014, 2018 and 2023 by the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association. He has more than 23 years of experience in the golf and turf industries and has traveled the world seeking great stories.

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Christina Herrick

A Journalist graduate from Ohio Northern University, Christina is known for sharing her insightful experiences on the road with her audience. Christina is a former Editor for Landscape Management.

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Rob DiFranco

Rob DiFranco served as an Associate Editor for Landscape Management Magazine, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

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State of the Industry Report: Path to success in 2023

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It is a wild time to be in the landscape and lawn care business, but experts remain bullish on the future of the industry.

Some members of the LM Team including Kevin Stoltman, CEO, Jake Goodman, Western Regional Sales Manager, Dan Hannan, Easter Regional Sales Manager, Christina Herrick, Editor, Bill Roddy, Group Publisher, Seth Jones, Editor-in-Chief, Allison Blong, Events Manager and Joey Ciccolini, Senior Digital Specialist. (Photo: LM Staff)

Seth’s Cut: How we’re finishing the year strong

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones gives a tip of the hat to the Landscape Management team and to you, our readers, as 2022 comes to a close.

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New irrigation trencher from Ditch Witch offers ride-on option for users

Brandt Kukuk of Ditch Witch discusses the PT37 Trencher, which offers users a ride-on option as opposed to the company’s previous walk beside 410SX.

Foamstream offers landscape pros herbicide-free weed control solution

Dustun Rosdail of Foamstream explains what the foam-based weed control is and how industry pros can add the product into their toolbelt.

Stihl showcased its new MSA 300 C-O battery-powered chainsaw at Equip Expo 2022. (Photo: Stihl)

Chainsaws at Equip Expo boast new technologies and better efficiencies

From companies ranging from Echo to Stihl, Seth Jones gives a recap of the chainsaw features introduced at the 2022 Equip Expo.

A walk across the Big Four Bridge and a pizza from Parlour in Jeffersonville, Ind., has become a post-show tradition for LM EIC Seth Jones. If you have time to kill before your flight home following Equip Expo next year, you know where to find him — drinks are on him. (Photo: Seth Jones)

Seth’s Cut: My first Equip Expo rodeo

Seth Jones gives a quick recap of his time at the 2022 Equip Expo, including meeting Trace Adkins and his interesting Uber ride in Louisville.

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Five Questions: Mark Phillips

LM’s Seth Jones chats with Mark Phillips, horticulture/fertilization specialist with McIntosh Grounds Maintenance, about his time in the industry.

Kris Kiser recaps Equip Expo 2022, talks 2023 plans

Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, recaps Equip Expo 2022 and talks about plans for the 2023 show, which will mark the 40th year of the event.

Kress’s new 8-minute cybersystem platform for pro landscapers on display at Equip Expo

Todd Zimmerman, vice president of product development for Kress tells LM’s Seth Jones that landscapers can still expect the same performance they receive with gas-powered products with the new technology from Kress.

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Exmark debuts electric Lazer zero-turn mower, set for 2023 release

Chris Lammie, product marketing director for Exmark, highlights the features of the new electric Lazer zero-turn mower, which will release in 2023.

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Scythe Robotics shares three updates to the company’s robotic mower

Seth Jones gets the scoop on the latest innovations from Scythe Robotics from the company’s Director of Marketing, Billy Otteman.

Equip Expo attendees packed the house for the “Your Company, Your Culture” panel, moderated by LM Editor-in- Chief, Seth Jones. (Photo: LM Staff)

Equip Expo education session recap: Finding the right fit for your culture

Industry experts offered insights into the continuing process of building a successful company culture at Equip Expo 2022.

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John Deere displays electric concept prototypes at 2022 Equip Expo

Monica Grimsley, marketing operations manager for John Deere shares with Seth Jones the future innovations customers can come to expect from the company.

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Five Questions: Paul Tonnesen

LM’s Seth Jones chats with Paul Tonnesen, CEO of Oregon Tool about the company’s 75th anniversary, customer trends and more.

The scoop on Greenworks’ new line of battery-powered zero-turn mowers

Corey Fisher, director of vehicle engineering at Greenworks, gives the scoop on the company’s new line of battery-powered zero-turn mowers.

Greenworks to share new battery-powered equipment at Equip Expo

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones is joined by Klaus Hahn, president of Greenworks, to discuss what new products the company is ready to introduce in 2023.

The LM team including Publisher Bill Roddy, Jones, Editor Christina Herrick and Associate Publisher Craig MacGregor at Elevate. (Photo: LM Staff)

Seth’s Cut: Amped for more after Elevate

Seth Jones recaps LM’s latest issue and the team’s time at NALP’s Elevate event, while looking ahead to more industry events like Equip Expo.

Learn the benefits of John Deere’s stand-on mower options

Chad Carney, go-to-market manager for commercial mowing and equipment with John Deere, gives Seth Jones a tour of the company’s QuikTrak stand-on mowers.

Envu, formerly Bayer Environmental Science, promises new solutions for LCOs

Envu CEO Gilles Galliou shares what lawn care professionals can expect from the entity formerly known as Bayer Environmental Science.

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5 Questions: Russ Sneed

LM’s Seth Jones chats with Russ Sneed of Michael Hatcher & Associates about industry trends, his college baseball days, his life outside of work and more.

John Deere updates features on the 2023 Z930M zero-turn mower

Chad Carney for John Deere gives LM Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones the inside scoop on the company’s new Z930M zero-turn mower.

Companies looking to exhibit at Equip Expo better get in line for 2023. Organizers say the show was sold out of booth space by mid-August. (Photo: Chris Higdon)

6 things to know about the new Equip Expo

The old GIE+EXPO is back in Louisville this year but now known as Equip Exposition. What does the new name bring to the old show?

Equip Expo: A quick educational session update from Landscape Management

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones shares an update about LM’s 11 educational sessions and why you should register now as a handful of sessions will sell out soon.

Ken Thomas welcomed attendees to Envision Academy 2022 in Memphisy before the group visited Michael Hatcher and Associates. (Photo: LM Staff)

Seth’s Cut: Seeing is believing

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones explains how in-person events allow you to collaborate, learn more and report back to your company with fresh ideas for success.

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