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John Deere extends warranty coverage

MOLINE, Ill. – With the recent launch of the new small frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders, John Deere has extended the machine warranty on all commercial worksite products, including compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, compact wheel loaders and compact excavators. The factory warranty on these machines will now consist of a…

How to promote maintained lawns

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has new suite of materials, called the Root of Happiness, was developed by NALP’s Public Affairs Advisory Council to promote the value of healthy lawns and landscapes and the pros that take care of them. All the materials are available to everyone in the industry – not just…

Ruppert promotes assistant branch manager

LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Ruppert Landscape has announced the promotion of Dave Wakeling to the position of assistant branch manager in the King of Prussia landscape management branch.  “The position of assistant branch manager is a new position within our company. We are committed to growing from within and believe that this new position will further…

May issue now live

The May issue is live, and this month features our annual Top 100 list, where we name the top 100 landscape companies in North America. Check out some of the stories that highlight some of the companies on the list, and see where your competition ranks. Click here to check out this year’s coverage.  …

Husqvarna adds new models to Automower line

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has announced that its newest additions to the Automower line are available for purchase. Automower, a robotic lawnmower, was first introduced to the global market by Husqvarna more than 20 years ago.     The models – Automower 315, for areas up to 0.37 acres; Automower 430X, for areas up to…

Emerald ash borer reaches Texas

The emerald ash borer, an invasive species of beetle responsible for killing tens of millions of ash trees across the country, has made its way to Texas, federal and state officials confirmed Monday.   Earlier this month, the U.S. Forest Service and Texas A&M Forest Service trapped four adult beetles in Harrison County, just south…

Irrigation Show housing now open

Housing has officially opened for the 2016 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, Dec. 5–9. Start planning and book your room today.   The Irrigation Association has again partnered with Connections Housing, the official and exclusive housing vendor for the 2016 Irrigation Show. Connections offers discounted rates and complimentary internet at eight hotels located near the…

STIHL secures a minority stake in Globe Tools

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The STIHL Group has acquired a substantial minority share of the Globe Tools Group – a manufacturer of corded and cordless outdoor power tools under its Greenworks brand. “Our stake in Globe Tools means we are systematically consolidating our strategy in the growing market for cordless power tools. We will utilize synergy…

Bayer offers to buy Monsanto for $62 billion

LONDON — Bayer of Germany said on Monday that it had offered $62 billion in cash to acquire Monsanto in a deal that would combine two of the world’s biggest companies in the businesses of crop seeds and pesticides. The transaction, if consummated, would create an industry giant whose products include antibiotics, genetically modified crops…

Toro donates canned goods in social media campaign

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Toro recently donated 1,000 pounds of canned goods to a local food shelf, as the result of a social media campaign designed to demonstrate the lifting power of the new Dingo TX 1000 compact utility loader, while at the same time giving back to the community.   The “What Would You Lift?”…