Category: Grower News
NGB marks America’s 250th anniversary with member company legacy campaign
National Garden Bureau’s America 250 initiative highlights horticulture companies that helped shape the U.S. garden industry.
Ag labor groups applaud SAWA proposal, urge its passing
The Ag Wage Reform Coalition supports the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, citing workforce stability reforms. Learn more about efforts to modernize and strengthen the nation’s agricultural workforce system.
InFlora trials to feature 275 cut flower varieties this summer
InFlora Cut Flowers will host its 4th annual summer trials Aug. 11-12 in Salinas, California, with 275 varieties. Learn more about what will be on display and details for attending.
McHutchison adds 2 data specialists to support digital initiatives
McHutchison has hired two data specialists o support data initiatives. Meet software developer Aidan Blanco and business data integration specialist Taylor Gentry.
CEA Summit East announces 2026 Extension professional scholarship program
CEA Summit East will award 10 scholarships to Extension professionals for its 2026 conference in Danville, Virginia. Apply by July 8.
Ken Fisher shared farewell message as he departs from AmericanHort
Ken Fisher has departed AmericanHort and Lionel van der Walt is the new president and CEO. Read Fisher’s farewell message.
New fund aims to advance Northeast horticulture research
New Hampshire growers and AFE launched a research fund to support horticulture and floriculture research and education. Learn more about its mission and research fund.
USDA unveils $1.625B relief program for specialty crop farmers
USDA has launched the $1.625 billion ASCF Program to help specialty crop growers offset rising costs and market disruptions. Apply by Aug. 7.
Crops Input Economist position applauded by The Fertilizer Institute
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) welcomed the re-establishment of a Crop Inputs Economist within USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist after testifying in favor of the position before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry earlier this month.
Ag CEO Q&A: What rising fertilizer costs mean for growers this season
Timac Agro USA CEO Jake Tanis says efficiency, planning and agronomic strategy will define the 2026 crop year
Daniel Rodriguez joins Neudorff with 26 years of ag experience
Daniel Rodriguez has joined Neudorff North America as commercial business leader. The appointment adds commercial leadership experience as Neudorff continues growth in agriculture, turf and ornamental markets.
USDA moves to expand domestic fertilizer production
USDA announced renewed efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production and reduce reliance on foreign supplies. The effort includes advancing major ammonia projects, restarting FPEP activity and adding staff focused on farm input costs.
UF/IFAS launches free irrigation training series for greenhouse and nursery staff
UF/IFAS launched a free bilingual irrigation training series for greenhouse and nursery staff. Explore the modules, learn practical watering skills and reduce overwatering.
Senate eyeing June release of farm bill text, committee markup
Senate Agriculture Committee chair John Boozman is eyeing a markup of the version of the farm bill that passed the House April 30 by early June.