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The professional lawn and landscape marketplace continues to be the fastest-growing segment of the dynamic green industry. A $52 billion industry comprised of more than 90,000 businesses, the diverse contractor market provides a range of integral services from design, installation, renovation, mowing maintenance and irrigation to lawn and tree care services. The ensuing landscapes contribute to the economic, environmental and lifestyle benefits for customers nationwide. As the leading monthly trade publication serving the professional landscape contracting industry, Lawn & Landscape is the industry's number one source for business management information and industry research.
Wed February 03, 2021 - National Edition
Kubota
The new SVL97-2 boasts a 96-hp engine with a rated operating capacity of 3,200 lbs. (at 35 percent tipping load).
Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled the newest member of its compact track loader line with the SVL97-2.
The new SVL97-2 offers increased productivity coupled with Kubota s tradition of dependable power. The new SVL97-2 will replace the popular SVL95-2s. Kubota s new SVL97-2 sets the bar for our compact track loader line with standard equipped telematics, rearview camera, lockable DEF door and a newly redesigned DEF System, said Patrick Baker, Kubota construction equipment product manager. Our SVL line has been a core product offering within the construction equipment marketplace, and the enhancements available on this unit keep Kubota at the top of its game.
Wed January 27, 2021 - National Edition
Kubota
Engineered to meet the needs of contractors working in tight spaces, the new U55-5 has a reduced tail swing to maneuver in any size job site.
Kubota Tractor Corporation announced two new compact excavators and a new hydraulic quick coupler available at dealerships this quarter and plans for another excavator this summer.
The introduction of the new KX057-5 and the U55-5 lead the company s construction equipment product introductions in 2021. Both models offer various upgrades from their previous (-4) units. The company also launched a new quick coupler for its 3-4 ton excavator class.
Susanna Frohman
Ben Martin of Forest Grove, Oregon, received a Farmer Veteran Coalition grant in 2015 to assist in bottling his first vintage of wine. Farmer Veteran Coalition provides grants to help veterans get started and advance careers in farming.
Jan 15, 2021
The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that helps veterans in their early years of farming and ranching with the purchase of a piece of critical equipment. In 10 years, the Fellowship Fund has funded more than 600 veterans with $3 million in equipment.
A new grant cycle is underway for 2021 funding. An application for the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund must be filled out and submitted by Feb. 14, 2021.