Who are you really hiring? And, could this person potentially sacrifice the safety of a crew because of irresponsible lifestyle choices? These are questions that employers consider when putting a drug testing program in place. There are two camps: companies that wonder, “What organization can afford not to test?” and businesses that believe life happens;…
The Horticultural Research Institute, in collaboration with AmericanHort, established the Horticultural Industry Bee & Pollinator Stewardship Initiative in 2014. One of the primary goals of the Initiative is to identify and fund research that will help answer key science questions and fill gaps needed to inform, design and refine an industry stewardship program. The Initiative’s…
SAVANNAH, Ga. – ProCon JCB joins the JCB North American dealer network, providing equipment service to the New Mexico and Western Texas regions. Since its establishment in 2011, ProCon’s mission as a heavy equipment dealer has always been to provide construction equipment, tools, supplies and services. ProCon JCB will offer an array of…
By popular demand, the Walker “Beautiful Places” calendar is back. The Walker 2016 Beautiful Places Calendar will be published in late 2015 and feature 13 photos submitted by Walker enthusiasts from all over the world. Participation is simple. Take a horizontal (landscape) photograph of a beautiful location where the Walker Mower is in action.…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Mosquito Joe, a leading mosquito control treatment company serving residential and commercial customers nationwide, is taking an even stronger stance against pests in support of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week from June 21 to June 27 by partnering with local blood banks. For the third year, Mosquito Joe locations across…
To help customers maximize the use and productivity of their owned equipment, Caterpillar is entering an agreement with Yard Club, a startup company that has developed an online peer-to-peer equipment rental platform. Caterpillar has provided strategic financing to Yard Club, based in San Francisco, Calif., and will launch the online ordering platform in specific metropolitan…
