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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. NALP Field Trip: Frank and Marty's Excellent Adventure [August 6-7] Design Build Summit with Jeffrey Scott [August 26-28] RISE 2019 Annual Meeting [August 26-29] TOP HEADLINES Lethal lawn virus spreads in Florida A new virus is killing Floratam, a variety of St. Augustinegrass, in parts of central and South Florida. There is no cure once the disease takes hold. Find out what you need to know about this virus. >>More John Deere announces new registered apprenticeship program The U.S. Department of Labor approved an apprenticeship program for John Deere. It will be available to its agriculture and turf, as well as its construction and forestry dealers. Learn more about the new program. >>More >People on the Move: Promotions, appointments and recognitions from K-Rain Manufacturing, Diamond Mowers, Sipcam Agro USA, Excel Industries, Takeuchi-US, Blue Heron and LTA Manufacturing LM150 BROUGHT TO YOU BY John Deere 2019 LM150: Exploring the possibilities Take a look at the initiatives and clients that helped Timberline Landscaping reach $15.6 million in revenue — placing it at No. 128 on the 2019 LM150 list. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Time-saving weed control solution Battling Poa annua can be time consuming, but it doesn't need to be. Learn more about Quali-Pro's Negate and why it has become Crabapple Landscapexperts' one-stop Poa annua control solution. Learn more TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Walk-behind spreader maintenance, calibration tips Keep your walk-behind spreaders in tiptop shape for maximum productivity with these maintenance and calibration tips from industry experts at SiteOne and Lawngevity. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Knock Out Crabgrass and Broadleaf Weeds with Q4 Plus Q4 Plus Turf Herbicide for grassy and broadleaf weeds combines four active ingredients into one solution that controls crabgrass PLUS tough broadleaf weeds like clover and chickweed. It's highly selective on cool-season and listed warm-season turfgrasses. Plus, it offers rapid visual response and has a one-week reseeding interval for most listed turf. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Cleveland-based company acquires Robin Autopilot Fahey Group, a Cleveland-based advisory firm, acquired Robin Autopilot, a rapidly growing pioneer in robotic mowers for the U.S. market. Find out details of the deal. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT SiteOne Offers Contractors Powerful Online Ordering Website SiteOne Landscape Supply recently launched SiteOne Online, a mobile-friendly site that gives new productivity tools to contractors. After creating a free account, customers can place orders for pickup or delivery 24/7, plus search product availability at their branch and access customized pricing. Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO Belgard releases porcelain paver line Belgard unveiled its newest product line: porcelain pavers. The latest addition is manufactured in Nashville, Tenn., and is available for the 2019 building season. Learn more about the features of the new line. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Irrigation Association announces award winners The Irrigation Association named Monty Teeter as the winner of the Innovator Award and Marcus Duck as the recipient of the Excellence in Education Award. Learn how both of these award winners contribute to the industry and society. >>More Irrigation featured at White House event The third annual Made in America product showcase at the White House saw T-L Irrigation construct a section of center pivot on the South Lawn of the White House. Check it out. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT Buyers Products launches new SnowDogg online experience There is a new way to browse SnowDogg snow plows online. Users can instantly find a plow that fits their vehicle. Try it out for yourself. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Grow with Grunder: How do you train new hires for success? Marty Grunder knows the industry's turnover rate is high and that training new hires is critical for success. He breaks down Grunder Landscaping Co.'s process to make sure its employees are trained effectively. >>More LM VIDEO Buck Storlie on ASV's VT-70 High Output CTL Buck Storlie, ASV Holdings' product line manager, shares details on ASV's new midframe, vertical-lift VT-70 High Output posi-track loader. >>Watch the video CURRENT ISSUE >Editorial Advisory Board: July 2019 >Safety Watch: Mower mortalities >6 rules for achieving 20% net profit You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy. Look forward to us each Thursday? Don't forget to also subscribe to our magazine or renew your subscription! Landscape Management is a property of North Coast Media, LLC. 1360 E. Ninth St., 10th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114 © 2019 North Coast Media. All Rights Reserved. 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