Chuck Bowen

The lead author is editor of Lawn & Landscape magazine, PCT’s sister publication for the green industry. Also contributing to this story was Lawn & Landscape Managing Editor Brian Horn and PCT Internet Editor and Managing Editor Brad Harbison.

EPA opens comments for pyrethroid review

Superintendents have 60 days to tell the agency how they use these products.

DOL can temporarily process H-2B applications

The department is allowed to operate the H-2B program until April15.

Brickman-ValleyCrest deal moves forward

The largest transaction in landscape industry history is a few steps closer to closing.

KKR in talks to buy ValleyCrest

The merger would create an industry giant with revenues of nearly $2 billion and more than 22,000 employees.

The OTF show in review

Growth and changes were on tap for Ohio’s turf conference.

What water means to you

Even if you never touch a rotor and couldn’t care less about flow rates, the water question is going to impact every landscape contractor in America sooner rather than later.

BASF goes biological

With the acquisition of Becker Underwood, BASF would bring on new technologies that complement its robust R&D background.

Syngenta to acquire DuPont’s insecticide business

As part of the $125 million deal, Syngenta will obtain the pest control brands Advion and Acelepryn and other intellectual property.

Day 7 of California Spring Trials: Fast crop fertilizer, guaranteed geraniums and color research

Welcome to the final installment from GIE Media’s Horticulture Group – bringing you news on the latest plant introductions, marketing programs and ideas from the 2010 California Spring Trials

Day 6 of California Spring Trials: High on heuchera, liners made easy and first-time strawberries

Welcome to the sixth installment from GIE Media’s Horticulture Group – bringing you news on the latest plant introductions, marketing programs and ideas from the 2010 California Spring Trials