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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] Attention LM Readers! As of next week, this e-newsletter will be sent from landscapemanagement@ncm-insights.com. Please add us to your email contacts or ask your IT department to whitelist us. TOP HEADLINES DHS, DOL release 30,000 additional H-2B visas These supplemental H-2B visas are only available to returning workers who received an H-2B visa, or were otherwise granted H-2B status, during one of the last three fiscal years. >>More Norman Goldenberg receives green industry communicator’s award For nearly 60 years, Goldenberg has been in the professional lawn, landscape and pest management industries helping businesses navigate pesticide regulators. Learn more about his career. >>More Stihl bestows awards at National Collegiate Landscape Competition Stihl awarded $5,000 to the event’s overall champion team from Brigham Young University. See what other ways Stihl sponsors the competition. >>More Companies in the News: Briggs & Stratton wins a manufacturer of the year award; Hunter recognized with energy leadership award; and more from CenterSquare Advisory, Kubota Tractor Corp. and Stepstone     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 Arborjet and Ecologel form new sales division, add to staff The new turf products sales division includes the addition of three new hires: Rebecca Knapp, Eric Steffensen and Carin Prechtl. >>More Precision Laboratories intros low-volume spray enhancer The product, LV, is formulated to maximize the performance of low-volume spray applications. Learn more about the new surfactant. >>More MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Kioti releases new zero-turn mowers Kioti Tractor began shipping its inaugural zero-turn mower line to dealerships across North America. Learn more about the 12 new models. >>More Big Tex Trailers introduces redesigned dump trailer The redesigned 14LP ultra-low-profile dump trailer has a durable new frame design. >>More Caterpillar rolls out new land management compact track loader The compact track loader is built for applications including mulching, brush-cutting, vegetation control and mowing. >>More Earthquake intros 5-ton electric log splitter The unit is equipped with two side catch trays, which can catch and hold split logs. See the new machine's other features. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION FX Luminaire releases new line of LED lamps The lamps are available with two outputs, two beam angles and one color temperature option. >>More IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Irrigation Foundation releases annual report The foundation continues to promote careers in irrigation through outreach to students and faculty. Find out more about the foundation’s achievements in 2018. >>More LM VIDEO Grow with Grunder: A quick tip for spring Spring is officially here. As things start to pick up, Marty Grunder offers something he learned from the fast food drive-thru (yes, the drive-thru!) that can help LCOs succeed in the busy season. Check out the video to learn more. >>Watch the video ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Communication Coach: Why marketing is hard and how to fix it Jeff Korhan shares why you should give your current marketing an honest reality check. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >How to diagnose large patch >Tackle spring cleanups, busy season prep >Water World: Water-saving success