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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. The Grow Group — 2019 Elite Retreat: Operational Excellence [November 19-21] Marty's Super Sales Bootcamp [December 10] Become a Destination Company — workshop presented by Jeffrey Scott [January 15-16] CURRENT ISSUE >Adapt safety to growth >Customer relationships: Introspection >Smother out snow mold TOP HEADLINES John Deere updates its 2020 track loader Seth Jones spoke with Doug Laufenberg, regional sales manager at John Deere, to learn what’s new and different with the 2020 track loader. It is available starting this month. Watch a video to see the 2020 updates. >>More Take the LM Industry Pulse survey How did 2019 turn out for your business? Do you have concerns about what’s to come in 2020? Take the Industry Pulse survey and tell us about your business' past year and what you think might be on the horizon in the coming months. >>More >People on the Move: Promotions and appointments from Turf Masters, Davey and Allu Group TURF+ ORNAMENTAL The Andersons reveals a new spreader Mike Anderson, marketing manager for The Andersons, gave us a look at the newest spreader from The Andersons — a spreader so new, it doesn't have a name yet. Check it out. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT What’s in Your Bag of Fertilizer Affects Your Bottom Line With fertilizer, you get what you pay for. That’s why it’s so important to know exactly what you’re buying. Discover how bags that contain Koch Turf & Ornamental’s enhanced efficiency fertilizers are better for your business. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Toro debuts new electronic smart sprayer, Multi Force attachments The Toro Co. introduced its new Spray Master ride-on sprayer, a sprayer with electronic smart controls. Toro also expanded its line of attachments with the Multi Force lineup. Stay on top of the latest offerings from Toro. >>More FuelCred releases app to help landscape pros apply for tax cuts on fuel FuelCred, a new mobile application, is now available to help small businesses apply for federal tax credits for gasoline or diesel fuel used in off-road equipment. Landscapers can save about $0.20/gallon on fuel used. >>More Hillside Planter develops product to help plant material on hillsides and slopes Hillside Planter developed its new Hillside Planter product, a planter designed to address issues caused by planting on a hillside or a steep slope. It can help landscape pros cut down on hillside watering by up to 40 to 50 percent, according to the company. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Get 3 months free GPS vehicle tracking with Quartix This October, get three months free with any 12-month Quartix vehicle tracking contract! Save time | Save money | Live location | Free mobile app Learn more DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION New hydraulic mini excavator highlighted by Caterpillar Caterpillar enters the 6-ton class market with the new Cat 306 CR mini hydraulic excavator. It comes equipped with stick steer and a new LCD monitor. It also features heavy-duty main structures, a fuel-efficient engine and load-sensing hydraulics. >>More Vectorworks, Esri collaborate to bring ArcGIS online to landscape designers Vectorworks and its partner Esri are bringing Esri’s ArcGIS online services to landscape professionals. The solution offers better and quicker access to GIS imagery, data and geometry and the latest technology available in Vectorworks 2020 software. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT SiteOne Offers Contractors Powerful Online Ordering Website SiteOne Landscape Supply recently launched SiteOne Online, a mobile-friendly site that gives new productivity tools to contractors. After creating a free account, customers can place orders for pickup or delivery 24/7, plus search product availability at their branch and access customized pricing. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Best practices for irrigation shutdowns As temperatures begin to drop across the country, contractors are gearing up for another season of irrigation shutdowns. Systems need to be winterized before overnight temps hit freezing and damage may occur. Find out the best way to winterize. >>More LM VIDEO Echo talks future of robotic mowers Echo Vice President of Product Service and Robotics Joe Fahey discusses the company's new line of robotic lawn mowers and contractor feedback from GIE+EXPO. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders High Performance: Happily left alone What kind of customers does your business serve? LM contributor Phil Harwood discusses the three types of customers and which type he prefers. >>More 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? Don't forget to also subscribe to our magazine or renew your subscription! Landscape Management is a property of North Coast Media, LLC. 1360 E. Ninth St., 10th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114 © 2019 North Coast Media. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission.