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Tech that works for small growers

There are stories in the news and on social media daily about the advancements and improvements being made by artificial intelligence (AI). While incorporating AI into controlled environment growing seems like a pipe dream for... more »

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Industry groups welcome USDA Farm Labor Survey ending

Ag industry groups are celebrating USDA’s decision to end its Farm Labor Survey (FLS), saying the move will provide much-needed relief to farmers and ranchers. On Aug. 29, USDA filed a public inspection notice in... more »

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AmericanHort launches 2025 salary and benefits survey

AmericanHort has opened its 2025 Salary & Benefits Benchmark Survey, offering greenhouse and nursery growers and garden retailers detailed insights into workforce compensation and benefits. The survey, available through Sept. 26, provides participants with a... more »

Dutch Heritage Gardens launches Heritage Young Plants

Dutch Heritage Gardens has introduced Heritage Young Plants, a new division focused on supplying young plants for professional growers across North America. The program offers vegetative annuals and specialty crops, combining propagation techniques with regional... more »

Bailey Nurseries recognizes five grower partners for 2025

Bailey Nurseries recognized five grower partners with awards during its annual grower meeting, highlighting their contributions to Bailey Consumer Brands, including Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Shrubs & Trees and Easy Elegance Roses. Honorees included... more »

Grower Success Stories: Flowers and forward thinking at Newton Greenhouse

In 1970, Tom and Nora McElroy bought 14 acres of land in Newton, New Hampshire, and put up a very large, old glass greenhouse. Newton Greenhouse was opened a year later. Having studied horticulture at... more »

University of Florida online course covers greenhouse costs

Greenhouse and nursery professionals can sharpen their business management skills with the University of Florida’s upcoming online course, Costing and Profitability, which runs from Aug. 11 to Sept. 5. Part of the university’s Greenhouse Training... more »

RISE urged unified advocacy at Cultivate’25

During Cultivate’25, more than 60 professionals attended the Industry Issues Update hosted by RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) in partnership with AmericanHort. The session emphasized the urgent need for coordinated advocacy in response... more »

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How to attract employees with a marketing mindset

The job hunting experience can be tedious and monotonous for your potential employee, with constantly repeating tasks. From typing in their full name, uploading a resume and then retyping all of the content of their... more »

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USDA announces $72.9M for specialty crop grants

The USDA has announced $72.9 million in grant funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, aimed at supporting projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops nationwide. Applications are being accepted through July 7,... more »