Schiller Announces New Distribution Partner in West
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. has appointed Billiou's, Inc. in Porterville, Calif., as the new BOB-CAT and Ryan distributor in the West. This region includes...
Drought Plagues Much of U.S.
The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that more than half the country (56 percent) experienced drought conditions-the largest percentage in the 12-year history of the...
50-Year Milestone Marks Beginning of New Chapter for Swanson Russell
LINCOLN, Neb. - Celebrating its 50th year in business, Swanson Russell has grown into the largest full-service marketing communications agency serving the turf and...
ET Water Systems Offers Cloud-based Water Budget Tools
NOVATO, Calif. - ET Water Systems, Inc.,based here, just released a suite of water budget tools that enable customers to monitor and manage water...
Landscape Leadership Expands to Offer Full Spectrum of Agency Services
With more potential customers online than ever before, it's important for green industry businesses to be where they are and talk to them like...
Kawasaki Names Tim Hogan D.M. in Northeast
Tim Hogan has joined the field sales team for the Engines and Power Products Division at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. He will have responsibility...
Oklahoma Proclaims July 2012 as Smart Irrigation Month
Governor Fallin has proclaimed July 2012 as Smart Irrigation Month for the state of Oklahoma, the third state this year to do so. Smart...
Indy Mayor Bans Lawn Watering
INDIANAPOLIS - The Associated Press reports that Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard declared a water shortage warning Wednesday, July 11, banning watering of lawns and...
Toro WaterSmart Symposium Focuses on Meeting California Water Regs
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -The Toro Company hosts its annual WaterSmart symposium, "Success Without Excess, Achieving 20x2020" on July 13th at its irrigation headquarters here.The event details ways...
Hunter Unveils Water Savings Calculator
SAN MARCOS, Calif. - The latest Hunter innovation is a free app designed to help system owners reduce water consumption, save money, and promote...
Barenbrug USA Hires John Rector as Turf Product Manager
TANGENT, Ore. - Barenbrug USA has hired John Rector as turf product manager. "We are very pleased to have John on board. He brings...
FMC Names Director and Marketing Manager for FMC Professional Solutions
PHILADELPHIA - FMC Corporation has appointed Bethwyn Todd as director and Steve Fasano as strategic marketing and business development manager of FMC Professional Solutions,...
Ruppert Acquires Raleigh, N.C., Landscape Firm
LAYTONSVILLE, MD. - Ruppert Landscape, Inc. recently acquired selected commercial landscape management contracts, trucks, equipment and the hiring of several employees of Eco Scape,...
Great Sources of Information about Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is growing on landscaped and maintained sites because of stricter landscape water use rules and because of innovations in drip products. Drip,...
The Grounds Guys Celebrate Veterans Small Business Independence Day
WACO, Tex. - On June 28, The Grounds Guys and its parent company, The Dwyer Group, joined the International Franchise Association in celebrating Veterans...
Get Your Free Weed ID Poster from FMC
PHILADELPHIA - Know your crown vetch from your cudweed? Pusley from purslane? Sign up for a free "Weed ID" Poster to learn how to...
TGIF Crosses the 50 Percent Threshold for Full-Text Availability
EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Turfgrass Information File (TGIF), produced at the Turfgrass Information Center of the Michigan State University Libraries, has passed a...
Rain Bird Announces Controller Give-Away During Smart Irrigation Month
AZUSA, Calif. - In honor of Smart Irrigation Month, Rain Bird will be conducting a sweepstakes on its Facebook page, awarding a new Rain...
Ash Borer Spreading Rapidly While Funds to Fight it Dry Up
The emerald ash borer has flared greatly this month in Wisconsin, underscoring the growing influence it is having on the state's landscape since...
The OPEI at 60 Years More Vital Than Ever
By Ron Hall/Editor-in-Chief The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is 60 years old this year. Here's a tip of the cap to the international...