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Florida researchers battle rose rosette disease
The University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has been working to find a way to prevent or treat rose rosette disease, which currently has no cure.
February 17, 2016
Business
Diesel drops below $2 a gallon for first time in a decade
While the U.S. average price of gasoline rose slightly this week, the (EIA) reports that diesel prices fell below $2 a gallon for the first time since 2005.
February 17, 2016
Business
Nurseries, like landscapers, often hurting for adequate staff
Finding and keeping good labor is a challenge, but with spring just around the corner, some nurseries in particular are struggling -- just like landscapers.
February 16, 2016
Landscaping equipment
Turfco introduces Torrent 2 debris blower, tow-behind overseeder
Turfco has introduced the patent-pending Torrent 2 debris blower, which the company says is outfitted with technologies that deliver maximum control over air speed, air direction, noise management and fuel consumption. Turfco says the machine’s “MagnaPoint” technology, which also is patent pending, takes the guesswork out of debris cleanup with adjustable magnetic stops, enabling operators […]
February 15, 2016
Business
Green industry comes together to support classic lawns
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is partnering with the Irrigation Association and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) to promote National Lawn Care Month in April, joining Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), which last year became the first association to partner with NALP on the project. In April, with the return of the growing […]
February 12, 2016
Business
AmericanHort cheers USDA funding for pest solutions
AmericanHort wasted no time in praising Thursday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it was allocating $58 million from the 2014 farm bill to fight plant pests and diseases. The money will go to a variety of projects across the country. “For many years, the farm bill has been about row crops and […]
February 12, 2016
Business
BioSafe Systems partnership will boost Midwest distribution
BioSafe Systems, a producer of pest & disease control products for the landscaping and horticultural industries, has entered a partnership with Leader Logistics Group.
February 11, 2016
Business
Clay soil needs amendment, conducive plants or both
Clay soil is considered the bane of gardens. From soil to clay soil to which plants are tolerant of clay soils, here are a tips to work with both while landscaping.
February 10, 2016
Business
OPEI’s board weighs strategy, welcomes new member
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s board of directors is hoping to counter the movement away from natural lawns in the Southwest & California to natural grass.
February 10, 2016
Business
Conestoga says spreaders are right at home with salt, sand
he maker of Conestoga spreaders is eager to remind landscape contractors its products aren’t just for fertilizer. They're also ideal for distributing salt & sand.
February 10, 2016
Business
Shindaiwa’s new cordless Lithium-Ion tools will ship for spring
Shindaiwa is launching a family of Lithium-Ion 56-volt cordless trimmers and blowers that will be sold exclusively through Shindaiwa servicing dealers.
February 9, 2016
Business
OSHA hits Pennsylvania landscaper with $42,000 fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a fine of $42,000 against Lancaster, PA landscaping company The Ground Guys after eight safety violations.
February 8, 2016
Business
Exmark Stand-On Spreader Sprayer wins engineering award
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named the Exmark Stand-On Spreader Sprayer winner of a 2016 AE50 award, to be presented this week.
February 8, 2016
Design-Build
Startup creates buzz with unique delivery system: bees
Pollinators help out the environment a lot, but one Canadian startup has found a new way that bees can aid in plant health. Bee Vectoring Technologies’ goal is to target the market for pesticides and fertilizers with a biopesticide that is spread by, you guessed it, bees. BVT uses a hive of bumblebees that is […]
February 6, 2016
Business
Bob-Cat commercial mowers boast significant updates
Bob-Cat’s commercial zero-turn mowers, the Predator-Pro and ProCat, have undergone several updates, and are now equipped with new Zero-T drive tires.
February 5, 2016
Business
John Deere: 5 tips on caring for your equipment in winter
John Deere wants to be the first to remind you that spring is around the corner and offers 5 tips for ensuring you’ll be ready for the first mow of 2016.
February 4, 2016
Business
Cultivate ’16 keynote speeches to focus on business acumen
From July 9-12 in Columbus, Ohio, Cultivate ’16 -- the horticulture industry's largest trade show -- will include more than 120 educational sessions & an 8-acre exhibition area.
February 4, 2016
Business
Taking no chances, California extends water restrictions
Despite promising precipitation El Nino rain in recent weeks, California water regulators voted Tuesday to extend emergency drought measures through October.
February 3, 2016
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