LM StaffMar 19, 2021
Meyer Products created a new position, director of sales—independent retail group, which was filled by Darren Docherty. Docherty joins Meyer after a 12-year stint at…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
Rotary Corp. joined the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) as a supporting member. “Rotary recognizes the growing impact of Hispanic Americans in the landscape industry…
With the spring mowing season around the corner, John Deere fashioned some mower maintenance tips for landscape contractors to prepare their equipment. They are as…
LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
I drove a tractor for the first time on Monday. It was a John Deere 4052M compact utility tractor (CUT) at John Deere’s 2014 Ride…
Sarah PfleddererAug 1, 2018
John Deere introduced its 4 Family of compact utility tractors (CUT) Feb. 25 at its 2014 Ride & Drive in Orlando, Fla., the company's annual…
Sarah PfleddererJul 30, 2018
If Super Bowl turf were a human it’d be the most high-maintenance celebrity in Hollywood—my equivalent of choice would be Kanye West, but that’s based…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) created a supplier advisory council, which will provide guidance to the PLANET board of directors about important issues facing the…
LM StaffAug 16, 2023
John Deere added two skid-steer models, 318E and 320E, and two compact track loader models, 319E and 323E, to its E-Series line introduced earlier this…
Sarah PfleddererNov 3, 2023
Bill Leuenberger may have best summed up the takeaway of the Landscape Management 2013 Lawn Care Forum when he said, “It’s amazing, when you talk…
The Irrigation Association (IA) elected three new members to serve on its 2013–2016 board of directors. Print and e-mailed ballots were distributed to all voting…
Glance at the National Mall from an aerial view and you notice a divide in the grounds—a lush greenery on the east side in front…
Jody ShilanNov 9, 2023
Landscape Live! host Jody Shilan interviewed Steve Wilhelmi, tactical marketing manager for John Deere commercial mowing, at the Landscape Management booth at GIE+EXPO 2013. Listen…
Marisa PalmieriFeb 27, 2023
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has agreed to acquire John Deere Landscapes (JDL) in a deal valued at about $465 million. JDL,…
Sarah PfleddererNov 9, 2023
As part of the third annual PLANET Gives Back, held Wednesday in line with the Green Industry Conference (GIC), nearly 75 volunteers revived the grounds…
LM StaffAug 1, 2018
At 12 in. lower than other compact John Deere wheel loaders, the new 204K and 304K (pictured) feature rigid front and rear axles to meet…
The Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET) Green Industry Conference (GIC) commenced Wednesday in Louisville, Ky., in hand with the GIE+EXPO. Along with the PLANET Gives Back…
Sarah PfleddererNov 10, 2023
As part of the LM Reports department of Landscape Management’s October issue, we spotlighted 24 products to be featured at GIE+EXPO/Hardscape North America. Peruse the…
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released a report on heavy equipment thefts in 2012. Co-produced with the National Equipment Register (NER), the report examines…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Welcome to the Business Planner 2014 edition of Landscape Management. I sat down to write an editor’s note about the importance of the three areas…
Sarah PfleddererSep 27, 2013
Glance at the National Mall from an aerial view and one might notice a divide in the grounds—a lush greenery on the east side in…
The Irrigation Association (IA) elected two individuals to board-appointed, officer positions on its executive committee. Elected to vice president was Jay Robbins, PE, CAIS, CID,…
LM StaffSep 13, 2013
In partnership with RDO Equipment Co., John Deere expanded its Construction & Forestry Technician (C&F Tech) initiative to include North Dakota State College of Science…
LM StaffAug 26, 2013
John Deere is expanding its John Deere Parts OnSite program, a comprehensive parts stocking and replacement system that in some cases removes the task of…
Sarah PfleddererAug 15, 2023
Dane Scag died Aug. 9 at the age of 94. With more than two dozen patents, he is most recalled as an innovator and inventor…