March/April 2016

Green Industry Pros March/April 2016

The next-generation Toro GrandStand mowers are highlighted by three main benefits: increased productivity, reduced maintenance, and component accessibility.

The Evolving State of Stand-on Mowers

Kris Kiser, an attorney, is president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) and the OPEI Education and Research Foundation. OPEI is an 84-member international trade association representing the engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturing industry.

Leading the Defense of the Living Landscape

Be strategic about when and where you advertise your open positions. For instance, if you're looking for a 20-something to hit it hard on a construction crew, running an ad in the weekly local newspaper might not generate the applications you're looking for.

Top 5 Hiring Mistakes

Be strategic about when and where you advertise your open positions. For instance, if you're looking for a 20-something to hit it hard on a construction crew, running an ad in the weekly local newspaper might not generate the applications you're looking for.

Top 5 Hiring Mistakes

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The Loss of a Legend

Industry Updates

Confusion, Ignorance and Flat-out Dishonesty

Musings from the republican debates, and the distorted discussion over the H-2B seasonal guest worker program.

March 15, 2016

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Engines, Parts & Shop Equipment

TARYL'S TECH TIPS: Filter Vigilance

A reminder to regularly check and change filters—and oil—on commercial mowers

March 14, 2016

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Industry Updates

Growing Landscape Company Grows from Within

How Ruppert Landscape develops internal talent to help propel the company to new heights.

March 14, 2016

Aside from the company's major training events, numerous other training sessions are happening throughout the year, covering everything from skills, safety and equipment to finance, language and computers.

What Kind of Trencher Do You Need?

Things to consider when determining if you need a walk-behind or ride-on trencher for your irrigation crew.

March 10, 2016

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Trucks, Trailers & UTVs

Driver-Assist Technologies a Focus for Ford

The experts at Ford talk about some of their newer technologies, including Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which help make its new trucks and vans a good match for landscape contractors.

February 25, 2016

Pro Trailer Backup Assist lets the driver steer the trailer with a control knob while the truck turns its own wheels and limits vehicle speed.

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