Jill OdomDesign-BuildResearchers grow plants in the desert to produce jet fuelEarlier this week the world’s first research facility opened that grows both food and fuel in the desert while using salt water for irrigation.March 12, 2016BusinessCalifornia rebates for turf removal now appear dead on vineSouthern California's Metropolitan Water District met to discuss the 2 yr budget -- & none of the proposed $59 million is intended to be used for the turf removal program.March 11, 2016BusinessToro plans to offer 28-inch hydro drive brush cutter via rentalLandscapers looking for a brush cutter to rent can soon add Toro’s 28-inch hydro drive brush cutter to their list of options. It can take down brush up to 6 feet tall.March 10, 2016BusinessFlorida landscape worker accused of shooting foreman to deathWhat started off as a normal Wednesday for B&L Landscape Co. turned deadly when an employee shot & killed his foreman. 24-yr-old Ezequiel Soriano Lopez has been charged.March 10, 2016BusinessLandscapers launch preemptive attacks with pre-emergent herbicidesNo one wants weeds in their yard, and the best way to go about eliminating them is to prevent them. This is where pre-emergent herbicides come into play.March 9, 2016BusinessRainwater harvesting: Research bolsters case for landscaping trendA Drexel University study shows that 4 major U.S. cities receive enough rainfall each year that collected water could be used by homeowners for their toilet flushes.March 9, 2016BusinessFor landscapers, lightning strikes demand extra precautionsThe average number of people killed by lightning strikes in the United States dropped to 33 per year from 2004-2013, but tips are still needed to stay safe.March 8, 2016Design-BuildFun facts: Deere shares product information through gameAnyone interested in the John Deere skid steers and compact loaders can now play with them in an online game -- Small Machine vs. Big Jobs Challenge.March 7, 2016BusinessCity rethinks policy that quadruples landscaping costsLandscaping companies’ in Claremont, California are reluctant to bid work due to the city’s new request that landscapers not use any chemicals or leaf blowers.March 7, 2016Design-BuildHusqvarna’s robotic mower is both impressive and priceyRobotic mowing is still being scoffed at, but Husqvarna has been working in this area since 1995. The features their 220AC mower offers reflect those years of R&D.March 5, 2016Previous PagePage 128 of 153Next PageTop StoriesHome2025 Compact Construction Equipment GuideThe latest specs, trends and top models of compact track loaders, skid steers, stand-on mini loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders.HomeOTR debuts new non-directional compact tractor tireHomeVermeer debuts two new mini loader attachments for microtrenching jobsHomeKubota launches new RTV-X long bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of haulingHomeChevy’s 2026 Colorado revealed: 5 trims for work to off-road fun
