Tag: regulations

Wrangling Overtime

Time is Running Out to Comply with the DOL’s Onerous New Overtime Rule

The new rule requires a strict and accurate timekeeping system within your business, and managers who fully understand your company’s overtime policy so that you stay compliant with the overtime rules.

Political Landscape Issues By State

There is a greater amount of political activity surrounding environmental issues this election year.

Anti-Lawn Care Ban in Maryland Leaves Industry Seeking Answers

Outmanned and outgunned. Is that a fair assessment of the failure of professional turf care providers and their allies to stop an industry-damaging anti-lawn...

NHLA Applauds House Bill to Reform H-2B Visa Program

MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) applauds the introduction of the Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now Act (H.R. 3918), introduced...
Civitas WEEDfree

Intelligro Unveils WEEDfree, a Hybrid Broadleaf Herbicide

Intelligro launched CIVITAS WEEDfree Brand concentrate at the 2015 GIE+EXPO. The company describes the liquid product as “the first and only hybrid selective herbicide”...

WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition Issues Call for Abstracts

LAS VEGAS — Experts in the field of water efficiency are invited to submit abstracts for the ninth annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition,...
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

How to Handle Today’s Top Industry Challenges

Attacks on the managed landscape aren't going away. OPEI's Kris Kiser talks about how landscapers can best prepare to fight them.

RISE Celebrates 25 Years Advocating for the Specialty Chemical Industry

ORLANDO — RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) recently celebrated 25 years as the leading advocate for the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industries...

Sustainability: It’s a Megatrend That’s Not Going Away

Industry consultant Judy Guido shares the six key drivers pushing sustainability as a megatrend in the landscape industry.

Why Irrigation Must Finally Enter the 21st Century

A six-question conversation with Chris Spain of HydroPoint.
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

Featured Videos

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Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
spotted lanternfly nymphs

It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.
Mecalac Roadshow

Mecalac Announces Return Of The North American Roadshow

Mecalac expands its North American Roadshow to include nine stops within the Southeastern and Northeastern U.S.