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Rain Bird Introduces Hand-Adjustable Rotary Nozzles
Rotary nozzles have become well known for their multiple rotating streams of water that provide efficient performance at low precipitation rates. Variable arc nozzles are praised for their design flexibility.
December 18, 2012
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Case Partners with Eagle River Derby Track for Snowmobile Championship
Case Construction Equipment will again be a sponsor of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis., which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The annual event is scheduled for Jan. 17-20, 2013. As part of the sponsorship, Case will provide skid steers, compact track loaders and a wheel loader to support the derby and facility in various chores, such as building the snow course, cleaning the ice course between races and moving equipment and materials.
December 17, 2012
Business
Nurseries See Growth
After several tough years brought on by the recession, Oregon’s nursery industry — the most valuable sector of the state’s agricultural economy — is showing signs of a comeback.
December 17, 2012
Business
WeatherTrak Earns EPA WaterSense Label
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc.’s WeatherTRAK Smart Water Manager Solution, including all models of WeatherTRAK ET Pro2 and WeatherTRAK LC weather-based irrigation controllers, have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense label by meeting the program’s water-efficiency and performance criteria.
December 17, 2012
Business
Landscaper, Students Help Hurricane Sandy Victims
Ruppert Landscape partnered with five-year old Sadira (Sadie) Mirjafary and six-year old Tyler Hiebler to collect toys for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. This effort culminated with a “Stuff-A-Truck” toy drive at a Target in White Marsh on Saturday, Dec. 8.
December 14, 2012
Business
Common Design Mistakes
If you’re planning to fork over big bucks to create the outdoor living space of your dreams, or even do it yourself, you can’t afford mistakes. The more time you spend on the design by reviewing its nuances, the more familiar you will be when the outcome is realized.
December 14, 2012
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PLANET Offers Military Discount
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the national trade association for landscape professionals, and the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education will offer a discount to military members who want to earn PLANET’s Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager credential.
December 14, 2012
Business
Commentary – Uncertainty – The New Normal
Not too long ago, I was asked what I thought was the biggest issue facing business owners in the green industry. I found that an easy question to answer. I said “Uncertainty. Uncertainty in economic outlook, tax rates, immigration policy, healthcare reform, etc.”
December 12, 2012
Business
J. R. Simplot Product Line
The J. R. Simplot Company announced a new line of products, Simplot One, for Optimal Nutrient Efficiency. Optimal – Provide premium products that deliver superior solutions for our customers Nutrient – Develop advanced nutrient delivery systems based on science and technology Efficiency – Respect resources and the environment by promoting the principles of 4R Nutrient […]
December 12, 2012
Business
Las Flores Landscape Wins Award for Lawn Maintenance Project
In a California statewide competition, the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) awarded Las Flores Landscape with its most prestigious first place award for its landscape maintenance of the Irvine Company Promontory Point Villa Apartments in Newport Beach, California. The awards ceremony was held at the CLCA Annual Convention at the LoweĘĽs Coronado Resort.
December 12, 2012
Business
Recruiting & Retaining the Best Employees
Higher pay is not always the solution.
December 12, 2012
Business
Caterpillar Adjusts China Plan
China’s economy has “bottomed out”, but there are still challenges ahead and it’s too early to conclude when the situation will really improve, Caterpillar Group President and Chief Financial Officer Edward J. Rapp said on Tuesday.
December 11, 2012
Business
Vanguard Engines Power Billy Goat’s Debris Loader
Vanguard engines are now being used to power a new debris loader released by Billy Goat. The new Billy Goat DL 35 Series Professional Contractor/Municipal Electric Start Debris Loader comes powered by a Vanguard 35-horsepower air-cooled V-Twin BIG BLOCK engine.
December 11, 2012
Business
Takeuchi Announces AgCon Equipment as New Dealer in Canada
Takeuchi-US has announced AgCon Equipment as the latest addition to the expanding Takeuchi dealer network in North America. As a full service heavy construction, landscaping and agricultural equipment distributor, AgCon Equipment will represent the full line of Takeuchi compact earthmoving equipment from their offices in Springfield, MB.
December 11, 2012
Business
Garden Earns Award
The Fockele Garden Company’s design and installation of the Wilheit-Keys Peace Garden at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center has earned a Grand Award at the 2012 Annual Environmental Improvement Awards Program sponsored by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
December 10, 2012
Business
THE BOSS Snowplow To Sponsor USA Ski Jumping Team
THE BOSS Snowplow has entered into an agreement to become the official snow and ice removal equipment sponsor of the USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) team. The new agreement extends through July 31, 2014 and supports the USASJ’s dream to win an Olympic or World Championship medal.
December 10, 2012
Business
At U.S. Embassies, an Incentive to Conserve Every Drop
Facing mandates from the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and a 2009 executive order from President Obama, federal government agencies are working to reduce energy and potable water consumption in their buildings.
December 10, 2012
Business
The Road Back Home
Jason Core’s landscaping career might have started out like most others – but his journey from being a child with a make-shift mower to running a successful, $1.8 million business was anything but average.
December 10, 2012
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