Allyson AngleBusinessRain Bird products receive prestigious industry certificationRain Bird’s SMRT-Y soil moisture sensor and WR2 wireless rain sensor have been approved for certification by Smart Approved WaterMark, and will be, labeled with the Smart Approved WaterMark symbol designating them as water-efficient irrigation system components. A nonprofit organization, Australia’s Smart Approved WaterMark is setting an international standard for the identification of water-saving products […]May 27, 2010BusinessIsuzu gasoline trucks to be assembled by Spartan motorsIsuzu Commercial Truck of America announced at the American Truck Dealers 2010 Convention & Expo that the N-series of Isuzu gasoline trucks are set to begin production in the second quarter of 2011 and will be assembled by Spartan motors. Spartan will assemble all gasoline-engine models of the Isuzu N-Series framework at one of its […]May 26, 2010BusinessTLC seeking submissions for ScrapbookTotal Landscape Care is now accepting submissions for the “Scrapbook” department. Please submit before-and-after high-resolution photos of your favorite landscaping projects to Jenny Agee-Aldridge at [email protected]. The photos must be at least 300 dpi and 3×5 inches.May 25, 2010BusinessDOE predicts diesel to be more than $3/gallonTransport Topics Online reported that according to the Department of Energy, diesel’s national average price is expected to cost more than $3 a gallon this year. This is a dime more than their earlier prediction. According to DOE’s monthly short-term energy outlook, trucking’s main fuel will average $3.05 this year, up from the $2.95 it […]May 20, 2010BusinessClarkson joins JCB as vice president of sales for Eastern regionsJCB announced Van Clarkson is joining the company as its vice president of sales for the Eastern region. In his position with JCB, Clarkson will be responsible for all dealer sales in North America’s Eastern Region, with all eight district managers in this sales territory reporting directly to him. Clarkson will also be tasked with […]May 20, 2010BusinessDouble-up on safety for national safety monthAccording to the National Agriculture Tractor Safety Initiative, research shows the combination of rollover protective structure (ROPS) and seatbelt are 98 percent effective in preventing tractor-related injuries and deaths. A ROPS and fastened seat belt help to provide a safety zone that may reduce the chance of serious injury or death in the case of […]May 20, 2010BusinessAgrium Advanced Technologies promotes Jeff Novak to vice president of marketing and innovationAgrium Advanced Technologies announced Wednesday the promotion of Jeff Novak to vice president of marketing and innovation with plans for expanding its marketing department to include agronomy, communications, marketing, product innovation and regulatory affairs. In his role, Novak will be responsible for strategic marketing planning and expanding markets for Agrium Advanced Technologies’ product lines. He […]May 14, 2010BusinessInclude Software’s Nanette Seven to chair national committee for the Professional Landcare NetworkNanette Seven, Vice President of Include Software has been appointed to chair the Suppliers Committee of the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). It is a national organization that serves professionals in the landscaping industry. Her three-year term will expire in 2013. PLANET’s Suppliers Committee comprises vendors and suppliers in the industry, and is tapped by many […]May 14, 2010BusinessSolar-powered lawnmowerHusqvarna’s solar-powered lawnmower looks like it’s from the future, but they released it this year. Its official name is the Automower solar hybrid, and it is the world’s first fully automatic lawn mower that is partly powered by the sun. This robotic lawnmower uses considerably less energy than any conventional mower because in addition to […]May 12, 2010BusinessKirk equipment merges with other John Deere dealershipsSeven family-owned John Deere dealerships in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri have merged their operations to form Legacy Equipment, LLC. Chief executive officer and president Kody Riggan said this creates a stronger company that will be able to serve its customers better. He hopes the stores will be able to share inventories, expertise and service […]May 11, 2010Previous PagePage 3 of 5Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentToyota's first hybrid Tacomas ready to hit the streets – or trailsThe 2.4-liter i-Force Max hybrid powertrain is standard on TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims and optional for other versions.EquipmentCASE upsizes equipment for landscaping teams geared toward growthEquipmentGMC’s 2024 electric Sierra Denali set to hit dealerships in summerEquipmentExmark introduces Quest V-Series electric zero-turn mowerBusinessBartlett Tree Experts announces new arboretum, research lab