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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. National Collegiate Landscape Competition [March 20 - 23] Webinar: Start The Year Strong, Part 2 [March 28] LM150 submission deadline [April 1] TOP HEADLINES Harrell’s explains its move to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products Take a look at the letter Harrell's CEO Jack Harrell Jr. wrote regarding the company’s recent decision to discontinue distribution of glyphosate products. >>More Landscape Workshop buys Bayou Lawn & Landscape Landscape Workshop acquired certain assets of Bayou Lawn & Landscape Services in Valparaiso, Fla. The Vestavia Hills, Ala.-based company ranked No. 53 on the 2018 LM150 list. >>More David J. Frank Landscape Contracting hires new COO David J. Frank Landscape Contracting, Germantown, Wis., hired John Joestgen as its chief operating officer (COO). Learn more about the newly created role. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Will your company get left behind? Software technology is a key differentiator in today’s landscape and snow markets. If you don’t have business management procedures and software—or have the wrong software—you will be falling behind in terms of customer service and efficiency. Get advice from three successful company owners on what they use and why. Read More TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Bayer creates sales region led by Doug McCullen The Turf & Ornamentals business of Bayer promoted Doug McCullen to serve as sales manager of the newly established western sales region. >>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 Milwaukee Tool launches M18 & M12 Super Charger batteries Milwaukee Tool extended its range of M18 RedLithium High Output batteries by introducing the first M18 & M12 Super Charger. >>More Coyote Products unveils steel landscape edging Coyote Landscape Products unveiled the PerfEdge steel landscape edging, which has a perforated design that allows surface water to drain. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Get the Most Out of your Excavator and Track Loader Hydraulics are the heart and soul of your machine, adding versatility and performance to your lineup. For Tom Carroll of Carroll Bros. Contracting in Stevensville, Md., the hydraulic power behind his Takeuchi TB2150 excavator is reducing pool removal time for his business. Learn how the contractor is digging in with its perfect complementary lineup of machines. Read Article. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Husqvarna launches new forestry, tree care chainsaws Husqvarna launched a new chainsaw product line in celebration of its 60th chainsaw anniversary. >>More Kurtz Bros. hosts spring seminar Contractors connected with hardscape suppliers at landscape supply and delivery company Kurtz Bros.' March seminar. >>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 Ewing Irrigation opens fifth Northeast location Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened a fifth location in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT Fisher Engineering launches 2 pusher plows Fisher Engineering's two new Storm Boxx pusher plow models are 8 and 10 feet wide, and come with a steel trip edge. >>More Meyer reveals its new Super-V3 plow The Super-V3 plow provides high ground clearance, which prevents the vehicle from bottoming out. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Not in Kansas anymore Seth Jones details the adventures and travels from his first two months as editor-in-chief of Landscape Management. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >Elements of an effective employee credit card policy >The Big One: Out of the Blue >SafetyWatch: Wide-area mowing preparation