Tag: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Head for the Hill: Landscapers lobby on behalf of green industry issues

Green industry professionals gathered on Capitol Hill early Wednesday morning to discuss pressing issues with their state representatives and congressmen.

July 18, 2019

Business

Bayer to contribute $5.6 billion to research of glyphosate controversy

After numerous lawsuits claiming glyphosate causes cancer, Bayer AG is pushing budget into researching alternatives to the popular weed killer. Read more here.

June 19, 2019

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2019 Ford Ranger targeted in class-action suit, Ram recalls 410,000 pickups for defect in tailgate lock

According to Hard Working Trucks, Hagens Berman, the lawfirm behind the Volkswagen’s Dieselgate lawsuit, recently announced a class-action suit accusing Ford of falsifying fuel economy data in 2019 Ford Ranger trucks. The suit claims Ford was “knowingly installing a mileage cheat device and misrepresenting fuel economy ratings” in its latest midsize trucks. The device is also […]

May 22, 2019

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Maintaining your customer’s retention pond

Help your landscaping customers discover how plants and turf aeration can help keep their retention pond working efficiently here on Total Landscape Care.

May 20, 2019

Business

Industry roundup: EPA reaffirms glyphosate not a risk to public health

EPA finds glyphosate not a risk to the public, Smart Rain releases new mobile app, Arborjet launches TREE-äge R10, and more. Get your green industry news here.

May 6, 2019

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Plants for landscaping around septic tanks

If you have a client with a septic tank system in their yard, discover how to use landscaping plants to spruce up the area without damaging the tank on TLC.

April 25, 2019

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Product roundup: John Deere makes engine technology updates, model adjustments

John Deere says the 310L EP backhoe and 210L EP tractor loader are the latest construction equipment models to undergo updates, with a focus on engine technology and other model adjustments.

September 11, 2018

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Spring 2018: Synthetic turf industry update

Total Landscape Care speaks with the CEO of the Synthetic Turf Council to discuss the increase of residential customers switching from natural grass to synthetic turf nationwide. Read more on the pros and cons of making the change here.

March 27, 2018

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Industry roundup: New study finds mis-fueling high in outdoor power equipment

According to the research, Poll says an ever-increasing number of outdoor power equipment owners are using the wrong type of fuel in their products. This, and more industry news, here on Total Landscape Care.

March 20, 2018

Business

Irrigation roundup: Rain Bird offers irrigation training classes

All Rain Bird training classes count toward continuing education units from the Irrigation Association, along with some counties and nationwide organizations.

November 2, 2017