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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Design Build Summit with Jeffrey Scott [August 26-28] RISE 2019 Annual Meeting [August 26-29] Removing the Mystery from Pricing Webinar Part 1 — Pricing: Goals, Calculations and Markups [August 28] Removing the Mystery from Pricing Webinar Part 2 — Pricing: Fundamental Principles, Calculating Labor Rates & Labor Burden [September 11] TOP HEADLINES Nufarm renews its presenting sponsor commitment to GreenCare for Troops Nufarm and Project EverGreen announced the company’s recommitment of $150,000 to help expand and diversify a program that assists thousands of military families. Read more about GreenCare for Troops. >>More Davey adds 2 Canadian companies to its organization Two tree service companies — one based in Windsor, Ontario, and one in Vancouver, British Columbia — have joined Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada. Find out who they are. >>More >People on the Move: Promotions and appointments from Takeuchi, Anuvia, Winter Equipment and more TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Prime Source receives registration on selective herbicide Sulfentrazone 4SC Select, a selective herbicide from Prime Source, has been registered for use in the state of California. Find out what types of weeds the product treats. >>More PBI-Gordon eliminates ambient temperature restrictions on Avenue South PBI-Gordon Corp. eliminated ambient temperature restrictions on when Avenue South Broadleaf Herbicide can be applied. Check out the updated restrictions. >>More Bayer launches Now Solutions program The Turf and Ornamental business of Bayer, within the company’s Crop Science division, launched its 2019 Now Solutions program. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Control Yellow Nutsedge and Broadleaf Weeds with Q4 Plus Herbicide Q4 Plus Herbicide combines four active ingredients into one solution that controls yellow nutsedge plus tough broadleaf weeds like clover and chickweed. It’s highly selective on cool-season and listed warm-season turfgrasses. Plus, it offers rapid visual response and has a one-week reseeding interval for most listed turf. Learn more MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Exmark introduces Commercial 30 X-Series walk-behind mower Exmark introduced its new Commercial 30 X-Series model. Check out the features of the mower, which is an evolution of the company’s original Commercial 30 model. >>More PERC video features longtime propane mower user The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) added a new video to its Straight Talk video series highlighting Barnes, a Madison, Wis.-based landscape contractor that operates 75 propane-powered mowers. >>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 DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO WAC Landscape Lighting upgrades Hardscape LED Luminaires WAC Landscape Lighting upgraded its Hardscape Series of LED Luminaires. Learn more about the solution, which features dual correlated color temperature and integral brightness control for numerous applications. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Manage results + activity Do you know the two productivity ratios a contractor must manage to ultimately drive profit margins? Read about them here. Learn more IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Water World: Sprinkler smarts When an irrigation installation project popped up at Texas Christian University, Andy’s Sprinkler, Drainage & Lighting was sure to raise its hand. Check out photos from the ramped-up redesign. >>More ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders Grow with Grunder: Are your crews wasting valuable time and money in the morning? More often than not, crews spend a lot of time at gas stations or drive thrus to stock up on snacks. Here's how you can prevent this from happening to improve your bottom line. >>Read more CURRENT ISSUE >One landscape company’s climb back to the top >Bug off: Treat and control billbugs >They’ve got the power: What you need to know about mower engines 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.