Grower News

Investigation to probe Chinese trade practices

As President Donald Trump left for a tour of Asia last week, his administration announced a trade investigation into China’s apparent failure to uphold the terms of the Phase One trade deal signed in 2020.... more »

Platt Hill Nursery acquires Village Green’s Riverside operations

Village Green recently announced it has reached an agreement with Platt Hill Nursery for the sale of its Riverside, Illinois, operations. According to the newsletter, while Village Green intends to close at the end of... more »

Government shutdown impacts farmers and support programs

The ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its 23rd day, is affecting farmers who rely on federal agencies for conservation support, operating loans and access to nutrition programs that help sustain local food markets. Many... more »

Growscape opens expanded manufacturing and warehouse campus

Growscape has opened an expanded manufacturing and warehouse campus in Middlefield, Ohio, marking a major milestone for the garden and décor solutions provider. The new 750,000-square-foot warehouse increases the company’s total footprint to about 1.2... more »

NGB grants $7500 to five therapeutic gardens

National Garden Bureau (NGB), along with program sponsors American Meadows, Ball Horticultural Co. and Sakata Seed America, have announced the five therapeutic gardens receiving grants totaling more than $7,500. After a two-week online voting period,... more »

Bob Munroe joins EHR national sales team

EHR announced Bob Munroe has joined its national sales team, where he will service customers throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana. Munroe has more than 30 years of experience in the green industry. In his new role,... more »

FMC and Atticus reach settlement on CTPR dispute

FMC and Atticus have reached a settlement regarding their dispute over chlorantraniliprole (CTPR), leading to the withdrawal of Atticus’s declaratory judgment action against FMC. As part of the agreement, Atticus plans to enter the CTPR... more »

Costa Farms earns dual top workplace honors

Costa Farms has been named a Top Workplace twice in 2025 by the Sun Sentinel Media Group for its South Florida and Central Florida operations. The recognition is based on confidential employee feedback collected by... more »

AEWR labor coalition recommends Washington lawmakers help growers

As Washington searches for ways to keep the lights on, the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition says the same urgency should be applied to America’s farms. Up to 34 farm and agribusiness groups are calling for... more »

MSU researchers define pollinator habitat conservation thresholds

Michigan State University distinguished professor Rufus Isaacs and University of North Carolina-Greensboro assistant professor Gabriela Quinlan collaborated with researchers from 19 countries to develop a framework for guiding pollinator conservation policies in agricultural landscapes. Published... more »