LETTERS, EMAIL & POSTS/COMMENTS I first met Don Staruk, retiring TCI Magazine editor, many moons ago at the now-defunct New England Grows industry convention held in Boston. A cutting figure with full dark hair and beard at the time, he [...]

A 39-year-old man was hit in the head by a falling tree while cutting wood in Plain, Wisconsin, on December 10, 2025. He is expected to make a full recovery, and nurses said a helmet saved his life.

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) recently submitted comments in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) request for input on cost-effective wildfire-mitigation practices. FERC’s request is part of the Commission’s implementation obligations under Executive Order (EO) 14308. [...]

Pelican Rope Works and U.S. Rigging Supply today announced the opening of a new 24,000-square-foot distribution center at 12047 Old Baton Rouge Hwy, Hammond, Louisiana, just north of New Orleans. The facility marks a major expansion for the companies, increasing [...]

Case Construction Equipment’s CX85E and CX90E midi excavators are designed to offer heavy-duty performance without sacrificing maneuverability. Each boasts a 72-horsepower engine. Operating weight on the CX85E is 19,467 pounds (8,830 kg), while the CX90E operating weight is 20,305 pounds [...]