Breeder News

ASTA to Meet Next Month

The American Seed Trade Association's (ASTA) 59th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference will take place Feb. 1-4, 2020 in "America's Salad Bowl" of Monterey, California. The conference will bring together roughly 1,000 seed professionals from nearly... more »

Four Students Earn Spring Meadow-Proven Winners/HRI scholarships

Spring Meadow Nursery and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) have announced the recipients of 2019-2020 Spring Meadow - Proven Winners Endowment Fund scholarships. Horticulture students Mary Tuski, Noah Brown, Amber Lancaster and Jacklyn Stupienski were each... more »

Dümmen Orange Names President for EMEA Sales

Dümmen Orange has announced that announce that Noelia Mansilla has accepted the new position as president for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Sales. The move took effect Nov. 1, 2019. Mansilla also will become... more »

Danziger, Rinehart Poinsettias to Partner in North America

Danziger has announced a new partnership with Rinehart Poinsettias. The two companies are joining forces to bring “Rinehart Poinsettias by Danziger” to the North American market. Seven varieties, including five reds and two clean whites,... more »

Lazzeri Poinsettias Now Shipping From Selecta One

Selecta One recently announced it will produce key poinsettia genetics from Italian breeder and young plant supplier Lazzeri Società Agricola S.R.L. Beginning in 2020, and shipping from all three Selecta One production farms, are two... more »

Ball Seed Adds Quality Rating to WebTrack

To enhance the shopping experience for its customers, Ball Seed has launched the "Quality Rating" on WebTrack, its online ordering and business management system. The new Quality Rating is based on several years of customer... more »

James Greenhouses Joins ThinkPlants

ThinkPlants recently announced that James Greenhouses, a Georgia-based young plant producer of perennial liners, has joined its network of breeders, growers and suppliers. ThinkPlants’ founders Danziger and Syngenta Flowers North America confirmed the addition of... more »

Boxwood Variety Provides Versatility

Buxus Flat-tery boxwood, selected by Michael Yanny of JN Plant Selections, LLC, has a unique, prostrate habit, Zone 4 hardiness and extended juvenile growth period which means a green winter color and few fruit pods. This... more »