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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. The 2018 Landscape Show [Oct. 4 - 6] Webinar: The value of a super leadership team [Oct. 9] The 2018 Long Beach Landscape Expo [Oct. 10 - 11] CURRENT ISSUE > Bob Mann: Science shouldn’t be politicized > A how-to guide on profiting from organic lawn care TOP HEADLINES Hundreds attend fundraiser for Project EverGreen Music and laughter filled the American Legion parking lot in Delano, Minn., as hundreds of people attended Band Blitz II, a fundraiser supporting Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops. Here's a brief recap of this year's event. >>More Destination Companies unite at Nashville event Industry consultant Jeffrey Scott hosted his "Become a Destination Company" workshop, bringing together landscape professionals from across the U.S. to tackle tough issues. >>More >Companies in the News: Dwyer Group changes name; Ariens celebrates milestone; Monster Tree Service expands into Colorado; SnowEx names contest winner     SPONSORED CONTENT Building systems Despite achieving over $5 million in annual revenue, Belknap Landscape was missing the fundamental systems to grow and scale. Instead of building landscapes, owner Hayden McLaughlin had to steer his focus to building his business. Read more. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Target Specialty Products releases Turf Fuel Cleanse Turf Fuel Cleanse is an organic soil remediation system that treats soil displaying signs of localized dry spots, poor infiltration or poor health. >>More MOWING+ MAINTENANCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY KUBOTA Holiday installations the right way Before you start busting out the ladders and mentally preparing yourself for all of Santa's sleighs you and your team will put together in preparation for the holiday season, check out this article for a few do's and don'ts of holiday lighting installs. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Improve Your Fleet’s Productivity: FREE Guide Managing a crew that is on the move can be a time consuming and expensive task. GPS tracking not only helps with day-to-day management tasks, it also collects valuable data such as shift times, mileage and expected fuel usage. Find out how to easily optimize fleet productivity with GPS tracking. Download the guide. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Deere adds on-board grade indication to G-Series skid-steers, CTLs Available as a factory or field kit option, the integrated on-board grade indication option provides operators with an accurate readout of the cross slope and main-fall slope of the machine. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Nufarm Sure Power Provides Excellent Ground Ivy and Wild Violet Results Sure Power™ Selective Herbicide is a new standard in herbicide power, providing early-season and late-season control to strike down more than 250 broadleaf weeds. In fact, Sure Power provides fast and effective control of the most challenging weeds such as ground ivy and wild violet. Learn more about four-way Sure Power now. Learn more. IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT 2018 Irrigation Show set for Dec. 3-7 Start planning your trip to sunny California with this preview guide for this year's event. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT Buyers Products releases new anti-ice systems Buyers Products rolled out a new line of SaltDogg anti-ice systems for commercial and municipal use. Learn more about the new additions. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Share your thoughts on the landscape industry Want the chance to win a $100 gift card for sharing your thoughts and experiences? Now is your chance. We’re working on our Industry Pulse report and need input from landscape pros across the country. As a thank you for completing the survey, we'll enter you to win one of three $100 gift cards. Take survey. ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Congress defers action on H-2B program until after midterm elections The H-2B returning-worker provision and some modest H-2B reforms did not make it into the fiscal year 2019 federal appropriations bills. Gregg Robertson breaks down what this means for landscape professionals. >>More