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Scientists have developed a new light source with unprecedented sensitivity to molecular finger prints of cancer cells.
Researchers have designed new multimaterial printheads that mix and print concentrated viscoelastic inks that allow for the simultaneous control of composition and geometry during printing. Using active mixing and fast-switching nozzles, these novel printheads change material composition on the fly…
A molecular Swiss Army knife has been built by researchers that streamlines the molecular machinery of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, making biofuels and other green chemical production from these organisms more viable.
The hotter solar cells become, the less efficient they are at converting sunlight to electricity, a problem that has long vexed the solar industry. Now engineers have developed a transparent overlay that increases efficiency by cooling the cells even in full sunlight.
Researchers have discovered a new stretchable, transparent conductor that can be folded or stretched and released, resulting in a large curvature or a significant strain, at least 10,000 times without showing signs of fatigue. This is a crucial step in creating a new generation of foldable…
Liquid crystals are familiar to most of us as the somewhat humdrum stuff used to make computer displays and TVs. Even for scientists, it has not been easy to find other ways of using them. Now a group of researchers is putting liquid crystals to work in a completely unexpected realm: as detectors…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Now is the time to earn savings and benefit from extended terms on many of FMC's most popular turf and ornamental products. The FMC 2015 Early Order Program runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 11, allowing participants to purchase products at current pricing but defer payment for…
Marty Grunder
With each year of experience, the entrepreneur sees things differently and generally more clearly. Things we used to not recognize, we now not only recognize, we also understand them and the impact they have on our lives and our businesses. For example, I always looked at…
During winters, when the cold is quite bitter in Wisconsin, Liza Lightfoot escorts students on mission-focused travel excursions to her home country of South Africa, giving young people an opportunity to make an indelible impression in urban and rural impoverished communities.
Travel Learners…
SEVEN FIELDS, Pa. – The newest CrossOver formulation to be approved in California, CrossOver G can help alleviate drought stress. Based on research both here and globally, CrossOver G – for ag and turf -- is a highly refined, gypsum enhanced, calcium and magnesium silicate product that helps…
COSTA MESA, Calif. and PHOENIX, Ariz. – Agriscaping Technologies has announced that it is expanding its network to Orange County and Southern California.
Agriscaping Technologies has developed a training program that empowers local gardeners and landscaping professionals to GO PRO as Certified…
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[endif]Liza Lightfoot was gardening on the side while attending University of Wisconsin Madison, feeding a longtime fascination for plants by getting her hands dirty with side jobs around town. The plan, before landscaping took center stage, was to become a jazz singer.
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Marketing isn't magic
September 28
1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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For many, marketing is a mystery. Others think it’s magic. In this online seminar, the Harvesters are going to demystify the subject. Whether your company does residential, commercial or both, the Harvesters are going to show…
ORLANDO, Fla -- Yellowstone Landscape is pleased to announce that it has expanded its industry leading services in Central Florida with the acquisition of Ackman Bros. Landscaping. Founders Kevin and Jason Ackman have joined the Yellowstone Landscape team.
Ackman Bros. Landscaping, founded by…
Having the right employee incentives and some technology to aid in snow removal can make offering this service a little less arduous, says James Manske, co-owner of Elkhorn Lawn Care.
The company was founded in 2007 and a snow removal service was added a year later to help keep business steady…
ORLANDO, Fla. – U.S. Lawns has proven to be a good fit for military veterans, ranked number 10, as Military Times announced its Best for Vets: Franchises 2016 rankings.
The organization comprising Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times focused on financial incentives, brand…
HAZLET, N.J. – Performance Nutrition, a division of LidoChem., has announced the promotion of Randy Rider to regional sales manager for Turf & Ornamental Products.
Rider has worked for Performance Nutrition for 5 years as a territory manager. In his new role, Rider will consult with turf…
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[endif]The greatest branding lesson Liza Lightfoot has learned in her 30 years in business? “I wish I had done it many years ago but I was afraid to spend the money and didn’t think it was essential,” she says of efforts to revamp the look, feel and presentation of Avant…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A UF/IFAS scientist, who has helped design a tree risk-management app and is co-writing tree identification books, has been named as a co-recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s Early Career Scientist Award.
The award is given to professionals showing…
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. – Veterans and residents of Washington, D.C.’s historic Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) now have newly landscaped lawns and shady recreation spots to enjoy. More than 500 Ruppert employees participated in the company’s annual Field Day, a community service event that…
2015 Fall Interview Day
McKenzie Agriculture Arena
1200 Seven Springs Road
Raymond, Mississippi 39154
October 14, 2015
Agenda
7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. Set-up
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Student Industry Mixer
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Conduct Interviews
11:45 a.m.…
NORCROSS, Ga. – Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas recently began delivering its new 9A series of Tier 4 Final-compliant compact excavators throughout the United States and Canada. These machines range from 1.7 to 8.2 metric tons, and include the mini R17Z-9A, R25Z-9A, R35Z-9A, R55-9A and…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – On October 1-3, teams of Landscape Architecture and Management students from Auburn University, Hinds Community College, Louisiana State University and Mississippi State University will travel to Memphis, to participate in the 2015 Come Alive Outside Design Challenge with students,…
The Art of Living Small
Two designers show how to live large in a little space.
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HESSTON, Kan. – Hustler Turf Equipment has announced the Vanguard BIG BLOCK V-Twin engines will soon power the Super Z HyperDrive and Super 104 models.
For applications where downtime is not an option, the BIG BLOCK V-Twin engines have been engineered to deliver the dependability that hardworking…
Little attention, long life
Taking basic steps to perform small engine maintenance can extend the time your equipment runs at full throttle.
By Catherine Pomiecko
Even the most minute parts of your small engines can have a big impact on your business. By investing the small amount of time and…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Heads Up Landscaping is pleased to announce its redesigned, mobile friendly website at www.headsuplandscape.com. The new mobile friendly site features recent commercial and residential projects, a section on Heads Up’s charitable community endeavors, and ways for customers and…
COLUMBIA, Md. – Global design software developer Vectorworks, formerly Nemetschek Vectorworks, has announced the release of Vectorworks 2016, as well as its rebrand. The release includes more than 100 updates and features for its award-winning CAD and BIM design solutions, including Vectorworks…
Sometimes the smallest gestures can have the biggest impact.
Like the gift of coconut bread and jam, which were given to ArtistTree Landscape Maintenance and Design as a unique way of thanks. The company had been asked to help transplant fruit trees that were being removed from the future site of…
A decade after Hurricane Katrina devastated southern Louisiana, a nonprofit New Orleans startup accelerator called Propeller is part of a push to change how the region approaches the water that surrounds and defines it.
Founded to channel a post-Katrina burst of entrepreneurial energy in the city,…
What's a greener future look like to you? Does it include being more efficient or more environmentally friendly? Does it mean an improved bottom line?
Whatever a greener future looks like to you, take your first step toward it by attending the OTF Conference & Show and Ohio State Green Industry…
The word “easy” is not something Andy Ross wants to hear around his shop.
“(It) is a little bit of one of those trigger words because I had a fellow who used to work for us and he’d come in and say, ‘Hey, we made you a lot of money today.’ And as a new business, you love to hear that,” says Ross,…
NEPTUNE, N.J. – WorkWave has unveiled WorkWave Fleet, its mobile-first flexible route planning solution. WorkWave Fleet helps field service and transportation and logistics businesses save time and costs while increasing capacity by better managing their mobile workforce with unique mobile…
MIAMI, Fla. – The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance congratulates its president, Juan Torres, on his new position as chief operating officer of Denison Landscaping.
Torres, who has more than 25 years of tree care and landscape industry experience, had most recently been working as an operations…
L.A. was one of the first cities to transition to LED street light bulbs. The move has cut energy use by over 60%, and is saving over $7 million a year, according to the city.
We found this article recently and were amazed at what a huge project the city of L.A. undertook with retrofitting the city…
Declining LED prices coupled with supportive government initiatives driving US LED lighting market
With continuing innovation over the last decade, LED technology has made huge in roads into general lighting applications due to it being highly energy efficient, cost effective and environment…
Light bulbs used to be boring, says Consumer Reports. Dimming was about as high-tech as they got. But some LEDs have the potential to be much more, thanks to semiconductor chips and electronic circuitry. Some can alter the color of the light they shine, and others claim to help adjust your energy…
In today's power-hungry world, "energy efficiency" is becoming an increasingly important term as we strive to find new ways to lower our overall consumption of power. New technologies are being developed to increase our efficiency.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) is the next generation of lighting…
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