WOBURN, Mass. – Arborjet has announced the availability of four new retail product displays to showcase its products for general plant nutrition, insect and disease control, water management and growth regulation. The retail displays serve as a one-stop-shop for the gardener’s every need, offering a variety of product sizes and solutions. Designed with extra messaging,…
DENVER, Colo. – Swiftpage, the maker of Act! and a provider of software and services that help small and mid-sized businesses grow, has announced that Act! v18.1 is now available on subscription in Europe. Customers now have the option to deploy Act! on premise or have it hosted in the cloud, with flexible payment…
CARY, N.C. – John Deere has updated its crossover utility vehicle lineup with the addition of the Gator XUV560 and XUV560 S4. The mid-size model is designed for professional landscapers seeking an affordable, comfortable and versatile 4×4 utility vehicle. Outfitted with an ergonomic operator station, quiet V-twin engine, independent four-wheel suspension, four-wheel drive and availability…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Golf course superintendents and sports turf professionals will have new education opportunities at GIE+EXPO 2016 (Green Industry & Equipment Expo). The Golf and Sports Turf Management Conference, hosted by the Kentucky Turfgrass Council, will take place Thursday and Friday, October 20-21 at the Kentucky Exposition Center during the annual tradeshow. GIE+EXPO draws…
WEST BEND, Wisc. – Gehl, a manufacturer of compact equipment for agriculture and construction markets, is welcoming STEC Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC, to the Gehl dealer network. STEC Outdoor Power Equipment provides expert sales, service and parts support to Anderson, South Carolina, and the surrounding area for Gehl skid loaders, compact track loaders, compact excavators and articulated loaders. “We are excited…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The preparations you make ahead of bad weather can help you have a safer clean-up when storms, hurricanes and floods hit. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners that it’s best to get ready before a storm strikes. “Preparing for bad weather is always wise, especially during…
Every two years, UMass Extension offers it’s popular Green School, a comprehensive 12-day certificate short course for Green Industry professionals taught by UMass Extension specialists and University of Massachusetts faculty. This year, Green School runs Oct. 24–Dec. 12, twice weekly from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 11 Beaver St, Milford,…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Horticultural supplier Harris Seeds has announced the promotion of a member of its executive leadership team and the hiring of a manager for one of the company’s key product divisions. Vicky Rupley, a vice president with the company and an officer on Harris Seeds’ board of directors since 2005, has been…
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WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled an informal stakeholder meeting July 13, in Washington, D.C. to collect information on hazards in the tree care industry. The agency will use the information to determine the need for a proposed rule to protect workers from fatalities, injuries and hazards in tree care operations….
