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OCTOBER 1, 2020
 
  TOP HEADLINES
 
 
OPEI names new leadership
 
The board of directors of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) appointed Rick Olson as chairman. It also elected several new executive committee members. Learn more about OPEI’s new leaders.
 
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Project EverGreen’s ‘Our Winning Green Space’ contest now open
 
Project EverGreen, Exmark Manufacturing, the Sports Turf Managers Association and The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone have joined forces for the 2020 “Our Winning Green Space” contest. Enter by Nov. 30 for a chance at the top prize.
 
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Karen Reardon
Karen Reardon named 2020 Environmental Communicator of the Year
 
The Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) and Project EverGreen named Karen Reardon as the 2020 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year. Learn more about her career and accomplishments.
 
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An inside look at SiteOne’s Lawn Care Virtual Forum
 
The event featured a keynote on developing a right-hand person in your business from the Grow Group's Marty Grunder and Vince Torchia, as well as sessions from FMC, Syngenta, Bayer, BASF, Nufarm, PBI-Gordon and Corteva. Discover what insights LM Senior Editor Abby Hart learned from the event.
 
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People on the Move
 
Promotions and hirings from:

→ The Greenery

→ Grunder Landscaping Co.

→ and more

 
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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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Gro-Well acquires Pacific Topsoils
 
The Gro-Well purchase of Pacific Topsoils, a supplier of landscape materials in the Pacific Northwest, expands the company's reach in the West. Get the scoop on this deal.
 
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mowing+maintenance ↴    
 
Walker to hold live product event
 
Walker Mowers will release a new product on Oct. 8 during a live factory event. Find out how to tune in on YouTube.
 
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Husqvarna unveils 2 new chainsaws
 
Husqvarna launched two new products in a Facebook Live event: the T540i XP top-handle and 540i XP rear-handle chainsaws. Learn more about the new chainsaws.
 
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Photo: John Deere
John Deere updates Gator utility vehicles
 
John Deere's new 2021 model year Gator utility vehicles feature automotivelike features, such as power steering and four-wheel drive.
 
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Photo: Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet upgrades Pro Series lineup
 
Cub Cadet updated its Pro Series commercial lineup to include an addition to the Pro X series of stand-on mowers, a bagger and expanded EFI engine options.
 
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Photo: FX Luminaire
FX Luminaire introduces new up/down sconce
 
FX Luminaire's new 3.2-inch NL up/down sconce is designed to bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor lighting and is Luxor compatible.
 
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Photo: Takeuchi
Takeuchi adds new excavator
 
Takeuchi's new TB257FR compact hydraulic excavator offers a patented side-to-side offset boom and tight tail swing. Take a look at what else is new on the TB257FR.
 
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irrigation+water management ↴    
 
Photo: Michael Derewenko, Jain Irrigation
Water World: Saving water in San Diego
 
See the story and photos behind an irrigation project, completed by LandscapesUSA, that helped Tanabe Research Center in San Diego save on its water bill.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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How to manage underperforming team members
 
Marty Grunder explains how to handle underperforming team members. Hint: The key is to remain calm.
 
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Upgrade your tech
 
Landscape professionals around the country offer up advice for other landscape companies looking to make a software upgrade.
 
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Break the (snow) mold
 
Lawn care operators from Grasshopper Lawns and Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control offer insight on how to disrupt the cycle of snow mold.
 
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LM September 2020 Cover. Photo by Brett Carlsen / Stringer/Getty Images News/Getty Images
 
  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Divide, Conquer & Grow!
How to share leadership so that your company grows faster while your operations run more efficiently
 
Date: Oct. 15
Brought to you by: Slingshot

Landscape business owners are used to wearing too many hats, but that will eventually lead to burnout. In this webinar, learn how splitting responsibilities with your No. 2 can help your team operate more effectively and achieve more profitability.

We'll break down the various models and techniques to set this up to help you choose what works best for you and your company.

Speaker: Jeffrey Scott, MBA

 
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