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CURRENT ISSUE >The one-minute management report >The inside scoop on hearing conservation programs LM VIDEO Attention LM Readers! We have updated our privacy policy to help you understand what data we collect and how we use it. >>Read our updated policy here. TOP HEADLINES SavATree expands into Georgia with new acquisition SavATree acquired 404-CUT-TREE in Norcross, Ga. This is SavATree’s first branch in Georgia, opening up a whole new region for the Bedford Hills, N.Y.-based company. Get the full story. >>More SiteOne acquires Auto-Rain Supply SiteOne Landscape Supply acquired Auto-Rain Supply, a distributor of irrigation and related products in the Spokane Valley market, with five locations in Washington and Idaho. >>More ICE arrests 100-plus at Ohio greenhouse, landscape company More than 100 workers were arrested June 5 when about 200 federal officers raided two Corso’s Flower & Garden Center locations in Sandusky and Castalia, Ohio, The Associated Press reports. >>More GIE+EXPO workshops, hardscape demos schedule unveiled for 2018 event Heading to GIE+EXPO this year? Start planning your trip with this guide to all the workshops and demonstrations available to attendees. >>More National GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week set for June 10-16 The program, which marks its 12th year in 2018, has seen more than 11,000 military families and veterans register to receive an estimated $8 million in donated lawn care and landscape services. >>More Related: Project EverGreen partners with SiteOne to recruit, reward new GreenCare for Troops volunteers NALP launches "Why I Landscape" campaign Building off the success of NALP’s career website, this national workforce campaign promotes the landscape profession and encourage students and career seekers to consider opportunities within the industry. >>More >People on the Move: Davey vp takes on editor role; LandCare hires new branch manager; and more from Massey, BNSE and Fockele Garden Co.     SPONSORED CONTENT 5 ways aerial imagery can help you build your business From prospecting new opportunities to creating winning proposals, aerial imagery is an efficient tool that can be used to grow your business. Find out how you can use it to scale operations faster and without ever leaving your office. Learn more. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Nufarm receives EPA registration for Sure Power selective herbicide Sure Power offers early-season and late-season control of more than 250 weeds, including broadleaf weeds that affect turf appearance and quality. >>More LM Growth Summit workshop speaker will help attendees gain ‘traction’ Ken Bogard will present a workshop called “Get a Grip on Your Business: The Entrepreneurial Operating System” at the LM Growth Summit in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 12-14. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT 6 Benefits of GPS fleet management in landscaping Put yourself in control of your business with GPS tracking. Get peace of mind and the edge you need to grow your company with increased visibility, improved worker productivity and reduced costs. Download the 6 Benefits of GPS Tracking in Landscaping to find out how. MOWING+ MAINTENANCE The Grounds Guys parent company acquired The deal marks the fourth and largest private equity transaction of Dwyer Group—the parent company of The Grounds Guys—in the franchise organization’s history. >>More Echo expands its X-Series line Echo expanded its X-Series line with the addition of two new products: the BRD-2620 bed redefiner and PPF-2620 power pruner. Take a closer look at the newest machines. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION John Deere extends warranty on compact equipment line This coverage includes new compact track loaders, skid-steer loaders, compact wheel loaders and compact excavators. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Toro makes update to SMRT Logic The Toro Co. announced the compatibility of its SMRT Logic product with Google Home and Amazon Alexa devices. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT Boss Snowplow intros new drop spreader The Exact Path is a drop spreader designed to precisely drop de-icing material while protecting grass and landscaping. Check out the features of this new model. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Government Affairs: OSHA silica dust rule one year later—are you complying? Last Sept. 23, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration silica dust rule went into effect. Review this article and be sure to comply to avoid fines and protect your workers’ health. >>More