Photo courtesy of GomezDavid/iStock. Wildfire activity has surged across the United States in 2026. As of late August, more than 51,000 wildfires had burned nearly 8 million acres nationwide – roughly 65% more acreage than the 10-year average [...]

Photo courtesy of teksomolika/AdobeStock. Two tree care companies offer very different perspectives on the shift toward quieter, lower-emission equipment. Tree care companies increasingly are navigating a patchwork of local ordinances and equipment rules. One municipality may prohibit a [...]

On April 30, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R.7567) by a 224-200 vote. The bill seeks to reauthorize the Farm Bill and includes several provisions that would impact day-to-day operations [...]

Photo courtesy of Nich Maidment, owner, Asheville Arborists, a TCIA-accredited company in Asheville, North Carolina. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a coordinated series of regulatory actions, enforcement initiatives and rule makings aimed at strengthening [...]

Photo by Wicki58/iStock. Training workers to recognize and avoid hazards, as well as providing and requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to further protect against recognized hazards, are foundational elements of any safety program. This article [...]