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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Cultivate ’19 [July 14-16] Legislative Days On The Hill [July 15-17] Webinar: To H-2B or Not 2B [July 22] TOP HEADLINES Sperber Landscape Cos. acquires Kujawa Enterprises Newly formed Sperber Landscape Cos. completed its first acquisition: Wis.-based Kujawa Enterprises. Learn more about the deal. >>More SiteOne and Project EverGreen team up Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops initiative, SiteOne Landscape Supply and other leading industry product suppliers are teaming up to help military families by recruiting new volunteers. Read on to learn more about the perks for new volunteers. >>More TruGreen partners with Churchill Downs For the third year in a row, TruGreen will ensure the grass track at Churchill Downs is in top shape for the Kentucky Derby on May 4. >>More People on the Move: Ruppert Landscape promotes branch manager; Profile Products hires director of business development; Little Beaver welcomes new product engineer     SPONSORED CONTENT How to choose the right vehicle tracking for your business Learn how to calculate and assess just how much benefit your business will derive from implementing a vehicle tracking system. Download this free guide and form a sound business case, with tangible savings calculated using your own fleet’s data. Download free guide TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Earth & Turf releases new compost spreader The walk-behind unit is used for spreading screened compost with up to 25 percent moisture content. >>More MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Kubota intros new compact tractor series The new B01 Series features Goodyear R14T crossover tires on both models: the B2301 and B2601. >>More Vermeer adds SC70TX stump cutter The SC70TX can withstand large stumps on a commercial job site and can fit into tight spaces in a residential area. Check out more features on the newest model. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Aspire keeps it simple Learn about the tool GroundSystems, James Martin Associates and Heartland all credit with lessening their leaders' workloads and removing inefficiencies in their businesses. Read more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Submissions open for 2019 HNA Awards The HNA Awards, now open for submissions, recognize residential and commercial hardscape projects in the U.S. and Canada. Interested in entering one of your projects? Here's what you need to know. >>More John Deere unveils new backhoe attachments The three new backhoe attachments are designed for operators handling light construction, agricultural, landscaping or utility work. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Learn more about Vermeer Trommel Screens! Vermeer has special offers on Trommel Screens for a limited time. Learn more about the offers and how you can benefit from adding a trommel screen to your landscape operation at Vermeertrommels.com! Enter your information for a free pair of gloves and have a local dealer reach out to you! Learn More! IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Smart Rain launches new mobile app The mobile app, available for Apple and Android, is designed to help landscapers and property managers better manage irrigation watering needs. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders EPA reaffirms safety of glyphosate, environmental groups disagree, controversy continues Gregg Robertson shares insights regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent interim decision on the herbicide glyphosate. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >Use design software to your advantage >Five Questions: Brian Haga >A look at combination fertilizers