All licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an explanatory cover letter to the local fire company by May 1st each year. In New Jersey, all licensed pesticide applicators and dealers who store … [Read more...]
NEW JERSEY LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY RECEIVES PERMISSION TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS
The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) has received clarification on Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107. The association received an email from the Governor’s Office and New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher stating that landscapers and outdoor work … [Read more...]
NJLCA EVENTS POSTPONED
All immediate New Jersey Landscape Contractor Association (NJLCA) events are postponed until further notice due to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The industries health and safety is their top concern. Updates will be available at NJLCA.org … [Read more...]
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE LANDSCAPE COMPETITION CANCELLATION
For 43 years, the National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) (formerly Student Careers Days) has been a critical nexus for landscape and horticulture students, launching careers and building life-long relationships. It is because of the incredible impact of this event that we’ve taken the … [Read more...]
MID-ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) announced that registration is open for its 50th annual event that will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center in January 2020. Green industry companies and businesses interested in exhibiting or attending The Masterpiece of Trade Shows™ may … [Read more...]
ALAMO GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF DIXIE CHOPPER BUSINESS
Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) announced that it has acquired the assets of the Dixie Chopper business from Textron Outdoor Power Equipment Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc. Dixie Chopper manufactures a wide range of commercial and high end residential mowing equipment. The business, which is … [Read more...]
INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVEMENT INSTITUTE JOINS FORCES WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS TO COMBAT INDUSTRY’S WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) announced their intent to collaborate in addressing the industry’s workforce crisis. ICPI is the first nationally-focused association in the green industry to join with NALP, through … [Read more...]
AMERICANHORT ANNOUNCES 2019 HORT SCHOLAR RECIPIENTS
With so much variability in the labor market, AmericanHort knows how important it is for the future of our industry to identify and support emerging leaders in horticulture. For the past thirteen years, AmericanHort has identified and supported six students with a passion and drive for the … [Read more...]
BOBCAT COMPANY INTRODUCES NEW UTILITY VEHICLES WITH ENHANCED PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY
Meeting the most challenging work conditions is easier with the new 2019 Bobcat® UV34 and UV34XL diesel utility vehicles. With industry-leading specs and proven durability, the new UV34 and U34XL utility vehicles deliver reliable performance and productivity. Bobcat Company introduces the new … [Read more...]
2019 TOTAL PRO EXPO BECOMES NORTHEAST’S INDUSTRY-LEADING EXPO & CONFERENCE WITH 2020 PLANS ALREADY UNDERWAY
Significant benefits were realized at the 2019 TOTAL PRO – Professional Landscape, Nursery & Hardscape Expo & Conference this past January by both exhibiting companies and the industry professionals attending. Plans are already underway to build on this success in 2020, as Total Pro Expo’s second … [Read more...]