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FEBRUARY 4, 2021
 
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It's LM150 time! Submit your entry form by April 1
 
LM is accepting submissions for the 2021 LM150 list, our list of the largest landscape companies, ranked by annual revenue. Companies with $10 million or more in annual revenue are encouraged to complete the form. Find out how to register.
 
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Tony LaFetra
Rain Bird CEO dies
 
Tony LaFetra, CEO of Rain Bird Corp., died on Jan. 29. He was known as a passionate business leader and helped transform the company from a manufacturer of brass impact sprinklers into a diverse provider of irrigation products for many industries.
 
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ServicePro partners with ServiceTitan
 
ServicePro’s partnership with home service solution ServiceTitan will help provide users with better live support, dedicated account management and improved product experience.
 
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SpaceX engineer joins Lawn Love
 
Paul McInerny came on board Lawn Love, a marketplace for on-demand lawn care services, as the company’s new vice president of engineering.
 
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NALP's National Collegiate Landscape Competition is virtual
 
The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ (NALP) National Collegiate Landscape Competition, which will feature 20 individual challenge events including educational workshops, a career fair and career development opportunities, will be held online March 15-19.
 
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People on the Move
 
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→ Sod Solutions

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  INDUSTRY NEWS
 
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PBI-Gordon launches new training platform
 
The new training platform gives users access to a growing library of knowledge modules specifically designed to simplify the product training process.
 
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Advanced Turf Solutions launches virtual education series
 
Advanced Turf Solutions is now offering free online courses and live virtual seminars to support continuing education units (CEUs) for turfgrass managers. Find out more about the CEUs and where to register.
 
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Signature Xtra Stressgard fungicide available in California and Hawaii
 
Bayer’s Signature Xtra Stressgard systemic fungicide suppresses bacterial wilt and controls Pythium, anthracnose and summer decline, according to the company. It’s now available in California and Hawaii.
 
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Factory Direct Hose adds custom hose sales, $9M in inventory for flood season
 
Factory Direct Hose will now sell its suction hose, discharge hose and garden hose by the foot. The company also added $9 million in inventory in preparation for flood season.
 
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Kujo Yardwear adds boots designed for landscapers
 
Kujo Yardwear, a company specializing in footwear for the yard, released a boot specifically designed for landscapers: the X1 Landscape Boot. Learn more about the new work boots.
 
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Kubota adds new compact track loader
 
Kubota added the SVL97-2 to its compact track loader line. The SVL97-2 boasts a 96-hp engine with a rated operating capacity of 3,200 pounds. Get the scoop on this new loader.
 
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John Deere launches utility loader tiering
 
Contractors now have three different performance tiers from John Deere, the G, P and X, to choose from. The tier feature will be available first on wheel loaders.
 
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Irrigation Tech: A better blowout
 
One longtime irrigation professional creates a tool to save irrigation pros time on winterizing residential lawn sprinkler systems.
 
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  LM VIDEO
 
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Growing your Business with Jeffrey Scott: Economic predictions for 2021
 
Jeffrey Scott offers his predictions for what is in store for the economy and the landscape industry in 2021.
 
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  FROM OUR BLOG
 
Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders
 
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High Performance: Is your business having an identity crisis?
 
Phil Harwood explains what you can learn from one landscaping company's identity crisis — and what it means for your company's business strategy.
 
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  GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS
 
 
 
Husqvarna MADSAW product launch
 
Feb. 16
Virtual event

 
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GROW! 2021 Annual Conference
 
Feb. 24-26
New Orleans, La.

 
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The Executive Experience with Jeffrey Scott
 
Feb. 16
Virtual event

 
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Sales Management Master Class with Jeffrey Scott
 
March 12
Virtual event

 
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Financing FAQs, answered
 
Damien Matherne, CFO of Clean Scapes, and Ivan Giraldo, president of Clean Scapes, share advice for working with banks and dealers to finance equipment.
 
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Make-A-Wish gives young landscaper tools of the trade
 
Vermeer Corp., Vermeer Wisconsin and KS Energy presented 19-year-old Edgar Contreras with tools to start his own business.
 
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January 2021 Cover (Photo: Grasshopper)