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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] Design Build Summit with Jeffrey Scott [August 26] Attention LM Readers! This e-newsletter will now be sent from landscapemanagement@ncm-insights.com. Please add us to your email contacts or ask your IT department to whitelist us. TOP HEADLINES ICPI joins forces with NALP to address workforce crisis The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute is the first green industry association to team up with the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) through NALP’s Industry Growth Initiative. Learn more about the partnership. >>More Ewing opens first location in Virginia The new Sterling, Va., location will serve a variety of green industry professionals, including irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents and sports field managers. >>More Companies in the News: Kioti celebrates new distribution center; Case marks fourth year with Team Rubicon and more from 2nd Ave Lighting, Takeuchi-US, Fence Armor and ASV LM150 BROUGHT TO YOU BY John Deere LM150 preview: Getting the support you need John Deere’s Ken Taylor says that for landscapers, “Downtime is not an option.” Here’s how he recommends contractors get the support they need. >>More TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Sipcam Agro announces registration of Coastal herbicide Coastal combines three active ingredients to fight broadleaf and grassy weeds and can be used without tank mixing. Find out more about the product. >>More Nufarm introduces Q-Ball herbicide for crabgrass and other summer weeds In addition to crabgrass, the herbicide controls clover, dandelion, dollarweed, foxtail, kikuyugrass, signalgrass, speedwell and torpedo grass. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Trusted advisers Spring-Green franchisee Scott Garcia makes the most of a vendor relationship by turning to his Bayer Sales Rep Clay Breazeale and Customer Marketing Manager John Wendorf, for technical advice and business support. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE AGZA and Stihl partner on battery electric equipment advocacy campaign The collaboration will combine Stihl battery tools with education and certification programs for sustainable grounds maintenance from the American Green Zone Alliance. Read on for more about the campaign. >>More John Deere launches heavy-duty compact utility tractors The tractors feature gear-drive transmissions with two ranges and four speeds each, are available in three horsepower offerings and backed by a two-year warranty. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT SiteOne Offers Turf Pros Chance to Win Dream Fishing Trip With the Reel Pro Sweepstakes, SiteOne is giving customers who buy select products a chance to win a trip to the 2019 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship. The elite fishing experience also includes an opportunity to compete with a pro angler in the SiteOne Reel Pro Pro-Am Tournament. Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION Jeffrey Scott announces Design Build contest Emerging landscape design build entrepreneurs are eligible for a chance to win a ticket to Jeffrey Scott’s Design Build Growth Summit Aug. 27-28. Find out how to enter the contest. >>More Vectorworks to host Design Summit in April 2020 The San Diego event boasts industry workshops, product training for all levels of expertise, inspiring keynotes, networking opportunities and a customer appreciation party. Find out more about the Summit. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT See how YOU can save time and money Get property info, dimensions, material needs — all from your desk. Nearmap HD aerial imagery allows you to view multiple angles of your area of interest. Using the in-browser tool, you can measure, highlight, annotate and see ground truth within minutes. No more pulling a crew or fighting with traffic. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Munro acquires FloWater Irrigation The pump, pump control and pump station manufacturer acquired the strainer company in an effort to expand its turf irrigation offerings. >>More LM VIDEO Grow with Grunder: Standing out in the market Marty Grunder shares three ways you can help your business stand out in a sea of sameness. >>Watch the video ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Profit Power: How you can become “King of the Mountain” Jeffrey Scott explains why finding your niche can help you turn your business around. >>More CURRENT ISSUE >Experts’ Tips: Tracks versus tires >Chassis cab cruising >Plan before you plow You are subscribed to LM Direct! as @{Email Name}@. Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy. Look forward to us each Thursday? 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