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Budget bill clears House by one vote, moves to Senate
The massive budget bill dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning after more than 24 hours of debate that began at 1 a.m. Wednesday. The mega bill, which Republicans... more »
SAF Phoenix 2025 to address industry challenges
Registration is now open for the Society of American Florists’ 140th annual convention, SAF Phoenix 2025, scheduled for Aug. 11–14 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. The event will focus on helping floral professionals... more »
HilverdaFlorist transfers dianthus program to Raker-Roberta’s
HilverdaFlorist has signed a licensing agreement with Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants to take over its complete Dianthus program from Aris-Green Leaf Plants, following Aris Horticulture’s sale of its greenhouse and real estate assets. The transition will... more »
Reconciliation package narrowly passes budget committee
A massive $4 trillion reconciliation package narrowly passed the U.S. House Budget Committee on May 18, sending it to the Rules Committee for negotiated changes to be added and clearing the way for a floor... more »
Entomatic system boosts spider mite control efficiency
Biobest’s Entomatic automated dispenser is providing greenhouse and horticulture growers with a more efficient method for controlling spider mites through precise distribution of beneficial predatory mites. The system automates the release of Phytoseiulus persimilis, a... more »
Short-staffed? Crushing it? Tell us in GPN’s 2025 Labor Survey
Help shape the future (and maybe save your sanity). Let’s face it — labor is the make-or-break issue for so many greenhouse businesses. And yet, every operation is different. That’s where you come in. GPN's... more »
Syngenta Flowers adopts paper data loggers system
Syngenta Flowers has partnered with Tapp to replace single-use plastic data loggers with recyclable paper alternatives, reducing waste and streamlining shipping data access for growers. The new Tapp paper data loggers will replace traditional plastic... more »
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill ag programs faces rocky road
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes for a controversial overhaul to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The... more »
Lettuce on the chopping block in California
Is environmental sustainability regulation crippling economic sustainability for California’s lettuce growers? A study conducted by the Monterey County Farm Bureau collected some interesting data that suggest lettuce operations in California could be in a precarious... more »
MSU economist studies weather risks in agriculture
Following major crop losses in Michigan’s sweet cherry industry, a new agricultural economist at Michigan State University is studying how rare but extreme weather events affect farming operations. Tor Tolhurst joined MSU in fall 2024... more »
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