E 30: Benefits of Skid Steers/CTLs in Landscaping

06/25/20 • 18 min

John Deere is a name widely known in agriculture and construction. For landscapers, machines that are commonly turned to for a variety of tasks in excavation, loading, trenching and more, are compact track loaders and skid steers. On this episode of the Grass Roots podcast, Green Industry Pros Editor Ryan Whisner talks with John Deere Product Marketing Manager Gregg Zupancic about some of the benefits and applications for the CTLS and skid steers as it relates to landscaping.

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E 29: SIMA Director Martin Tirado Explains Virtual Snow Symposium

The Snow & Ice Management Association’s 2020 Snow & Ice Symposium will now be a virtual event held August 26-28. Originally scheduled for dates in mid-June, the event was rescheduled due to ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19. The symposium is considered the signature event for SIMA and includes numerous educational opportunities and a trade show that offers views of the latest innovations in snow and ice removal equipment. In this special snow-covered episode of the Grass Roots podcast, SnowPro editor Ryan Whisner talks with SIMA Executive Director Martin Tirado about the challenges of organizing a virtual trade show and overall plans for this year’s symposium.

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E 31: Safely purchasing, handling and storing API certified diesel exhaust fluid

As restrictions are being lifted across most states in the country and with warm weather upon us, it is important for truck drivers to consider proper management of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in most diesel-powered trucks. DEF is made from a mixture of technically pure urea and purified water and must be handled and stored properly to preserve its quality. Handling and storing DEF in warm weather requires special care to protect it from the impact of high temperatures which can decrease its useful life. On this episode of the Grass Roots podcast, Green Industry Pros editor Ryan Whisner talks with American Petroleum Institute DEF manager Jeffrey Harmening about some of safety measures surrounding the use and storage of DEF.