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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Webinar: Contractor Conversation: Start The Year Strong, Part I [March 7] National Collegiate Landscape Competition [March 20 - 23] Webinar: Start The Year Strong, Part 2 [March 28] LM150 submission deadline [April 1] TOP HEADLINES Landscape professionals gather for Grow! 2019 LM's Clara Richter shares a few highlights from Grow! 2019, including meeting the 15-year-old entrepreneur who took the day off of school to learn from seasoned industry pros. >>More Project EverGreen now accepting submissions for "Our Winning Green Space" contest Municipal parks and recreation departments, public works departments and nonprofit agencies may enter the contest for a chance at winning an Exmark commercial mower package and a field or park renovation project. Find out how you can enter. >>More LM150 deadline approaching We are accepting submissions for the 2019 LM150 list now through April 1. Submit your company details for consideration today! >>More TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Explore the benefits of biological fertilizers Experts explain how biological fertilizers can help enhance turf growth and vitality. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT 2019 Buyer’s Guide To Vehicle Tracking — Free Download The right tracking system won’t just tell you where your vehicles are, it will provide information that is directly relevant to your business operations. Download the Buyer’s Guide To Vehicle Tracking and choose the best system for your business. Download Free Guide MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Isuzu releases 3 new bodies for select trucks Isuzu Commercial Truck of America released three new road-ready bodies for select Isuzu N-Series trucks: the Knapheide KUVcc, dump and landscaper models. Learn more about the newest products. >>More Morbark introduces Rayco T415 The T415 forestry machine allows customers to change between a Predator forestry mower/mulcher head and a Hydra-Stumper stump cutter attachment. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Cutting through the options of hardscape saws Get the full scoop on the latest updates and trends for cut-off saws. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT How to Earn Up to $25,000 for New Mowers With the Propane Mower Incentive Program, you could earn up to $1,000 for a new propane mower, or $500 for a converted mower. The incentive may be used on up to 25 mowers for a total of up to $25,000, so get your application in soon. Available for a limited time only. Watch a Video IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Irrigation Association introduces new format for show presentations The Irrigation Association will expand its technical program and irrigation seminars during the 2019 Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Las Vegas. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT Western rolls out 2 pusher plow models The new 8- and 10-foot containment plows feature a steel trip edge, interchangeable attachment plates and high-quality paint. >>More LM VIDEO Talking growth strategies with LCOs Attendees of the LM Growth Summit share with us their plans for growth. >>Watch the video ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Government Affairs: Is H-2B reform stuck in a time loop? For those of you who have seen the Bill Murray classic movie, “Groundhog Day,” the H-2B saga seems reminiscent. Gregg Robertson reflects on the current state of H-2B reform. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >Hardscape Solutions: Functionality with a twist >A Look Back: Hydraulic mowers create efficiencies in 1983 >How enhanced efficiency fertilizers work