Breeder News

Monrovia CEO to Step Down After 40 Years

On Nov. 11, Monrovia Nursery Co. announced that Miles Rosedale will step down from his role as CEO but remain co-chairman of the board of directors, effective Dec. 31, 2020. Monrovia’s board has initiated a... more »

Suntory Expands Princettia Supply

Just in time for the next poinsettia season, Suntory Flowers has announced it will license three farms to produce Princettia euphorbia cuttings for North America in 2021. The company's long-standing partnership with Dümmen Orange will... more »

Janet's G hemp cultivar. Photo: The Hemp Mine

Griffin, The Hemp Mine Sign Genetics Deal

Horticultural broker Griffin has entered into a genetic distribution agreement with The Hemp Mine. The Hemp Mine is based out of South Carolina and is a hemp genetics provider across the United States. Griffin works... more »

Danziger’s NovemberFest 2020 Goes Virtual

NovemberFest, Danziger's flagship annual event, marks the kick-off of the new season and a chance for industry members — growers, retailers and distributors — to explore the company's latest genetics and assortment from its R&D... more »

Sakata and KB Farms Join ‘Petal It Forward’ Effort

Last month, Sakata Seed America teamed up with KB Farms (Kitayama Brothers) to join dozens of floral industry businesses nationwide to surprise unsuspecting passersby with two free flower bouquets each — one to keep and... more »

Dümmen Orange Introduces New Mum Series

Dümmen Orange is now offering its Ditto series of VitaMum. As part of the company’s INTRINSA breeding program. The new mums are white rust-resistant and available in five colors: Ditto Lemon, Ditto Dark Orange, Ditto Dark Pink,... more »

Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day to Take Place Dec. 3

Plantpeddler's 2020 Poinsettia Variety Day will take place Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the company's facilities in Cresco, Iowa. All horticulture professionals in production, distribution, wholesale and retail are invited to... more »

Proven Winners to Present Landscape Webinar Series

As part of its virtual event series, Proven Winners has announced it will be presenting a Landscape Roadshow on the afternoons of Nov. 2, 4 and 6, 2020. The educational program kicks off on Monday,... more »