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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Marty's Super Sales Bootcamp [December 10] Real Green Systems Solutions 2020 Conference [January 5-8] 2020 STMA Conference & Exhibition [January 13-16] Become a Destination Company — workshop presented by Jeffrey Scott [January 15-16] 2020 NALP Leaders Forum [January 23-26] Lawncology 2020: Vision for Growth [January 29-31] TOP HEADLINES RISE appoints new president Megan Provost brings a strong background in pesticide industry advocacy and nonprofit leadership and will begin her new role at Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) on Dec. 16. Find out more about RISE’s new leader. >>More Doosan Bobcat to acquire Bob-Cat Mowers, Steiner and Ryan grounds care brands Doosan Bobcat will acquire a manufacturing facility in Johnson Creek, Wis., in the transaction, which is expected to close on Dec. 31. Learn more about the deal. >>More SavATree expands in New York, Connecticut SavATree acquired Pauley Tree and Lawn Care in New Canaan, Conn. The company also merged with Red Cedar Arborists & Landscapers in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. >>More NALP highlights 2019 community partnership award winners The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) named its 2019 Community Partnership award recipients as Grunder Landscaping Co. and Ruppert Landscape. >>More >Companies in the News: Updates from Greenworks Commercial and Arborjet TURF+ ORNAMENTAL 2020 PGMS scholarship program now accepting applications The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) is now accepting 2020 scholarship applications for students in horticulture or related fields. >>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 the video MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Morbark debuts articulated wheel loader, stump cutter Morbark debuted the Rayco 1800AWL articulated wheel loader and RG165T-R stump cutter at the 2019 Tree Care Industry Expo in Pittsburgh, Pa. Check out the features of the machines. >>More DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION ASLA adds Urban Design category for 2020 awards The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) added urban design as a new 2020 award category for students and professionals in landscape architecture. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Join NALP for as little as $32 a month The National Association of Landscape Professionals now offers monthly dues payments! Be part of something bigger and access all the benefits of joining your national association. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Applications open for Irrigation Association’s SWAT awards Applications for the Irrigation Association's 2020 Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) awards are open through March 31. Here's how you can apply. >>More LM VIDEO SafetyWatch: Safely operate a landscape tractor Follow these guidelines from Greenius for employing safe practices when operating a tractor. >>Watch Video ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Researchers hope new shot will prevent Lyme disease Landscape employees are susceptible to Lyme disease. Gregg Robertson discusses the prevalence of the disease and how to avoid contracting it. >>Continue reading CURRENT ISSUE >Experts’ Tips: Skid-steer reliability >Water less, do more >Durability drives production for handheld equipment 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.