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Must-have heat safety measures
The southern climate — and extreme heat that comes with it — is like no other in the U.S. In an industry struggling to find consistent labor for reasons including tough conditions, the need for... more »
MSU economist wins prestigious award for regional science
Craig Carpenter, an assistant professor at Michigan State University, received the 2024 Geoffrey J.D. Hewings Award from the North American Regional Science Council on Nov. 15 during its annual meeting in New Orleans. The award... more »
SGAFT: Sidewall winterization for small greenhouses
The previous article in this series concluded that sidewall management in a small greenhouse is not a passive task once the greenhouse is operational. This article describes how a naturally ventilated greenhouse with roll up... more »
MANTS 2025 highlights horticulture industry connections
The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) welcomed 10,460 attendees, including exhibitors, to a sold-out floor with 923 exhibitors at the Baltimore Convention Center from Jan. 8-10. Although attendance dipped slightly from 2024 due to... more »
Endless Summer hydrangeas celebrates 20 years with community plantings
Horticulture professionals nationwide marked the 20th anniversary of Endless Summer hydrangeas with community-focused planting events. Volunteers from nurseries, including Acorn Farms, Bailey Nurseries, Baucom’s Nursery, Clinton Nurseries, Cottage Gardens, Home Nursery, Midwest Groundcovers and 3... more »
Register now for 2025 National Floriculture Forum
Floriculture stakeholders from academic institutions, governmental agencies and the floriculture/greenhouse industry can now register to attend the 2025 National Floriculture Forum (NFF), taking place Feb. 21-22 at the University of Florida UF/IFAS North Florida Research... more »
Metrolina Greenhouses donates $1 million to charities
Metrolina Greenhouses donated over $1 million to local charities and community initiatives in 2024. The contributions supported disaster relief, education and community development, reflecting the company’s commitment to its employees and surrounding communities. Hurricane Helene... more »
The cost of bringing business home
The general consensus around President Donald Trump's tariff strategy is that the U.S. economy is headed for a bumpy road before it experiences a better road. Tariffs are predictable in that they decrease commodity competition... more »
Michigan researcher advances technology for specialty crop harvests
Michigan farmers are facing rising labor costs that threaten the state's diverse agricultural industry, particularly specialty crop growers. The need for efficient automation is critical to maintaining production levels, especially in high-labor sectors such as... more »
ThinkPlants starts new shrub program
ThinkPlants is expanding into the North American shrub market with the launch of a new shrub liner program. This initiative signifies a strategic move to enhance the ThinkPlants portfolio, which has primarily focused on perennial... more »
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