Grower News
Ukraine Grower Seeks Industry Help
The war in Ukraine has impacted the lives of millions. The number of injuries and deaths along with the destruction of thousands of homes, businesses and other property continues to climb each day. Earlier this... more »

Driscoll’s, Plenty Again Invest in Vertically-Grown Greenhouse Strawberries
More than a year after announcing a joint research and development project to grow strawberries indoors, Driscoll’s and Plenty Unlimited Inc. announced plans to build a new indoor vertical farm dedicated exclusively to strawberries. After a year... more »

Costa Farms Releases Update on Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ Availability
Costa Farms recently announced that its Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’ will not be commercially available this year. The company posted the following notice on its website: “Here at Costa Farms, we know you’re excited about Monstera ‘Thai Constellation’... more »

Bonnie Plants Unveils Expanded Greenhouse Facilities
Bonnie Plants recently unveiled a multimillion-dollar expansion and upgrade of greenhouse facilities in Union Springs, Alabama. The new growing and distribution facilities are designed to strengthen e-commerce operations and improve production, creating dozens of jobs... more »

Metrolina Named Finalist for International Grower of the Year Award
Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina, has been named as a finalist of the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2022 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). Nine ornamentals growers from around... more »

Monrovia Announces Sales Rep Promotions
Monrovia’s sales team is getting an infusion of new talent— from within the company — with internal promotions that bring continuity, experience and enthusiasm to the team The four individuals moving up to new roles... more »
New CEA Facility Opens in Wisconsin
Square Roots, a technology company in controlled environment agriculture, and Gordon Food Service, a food distributor in North America, recently announced the opening of a new climate-controlled, indoor farm in Kenosha, Wisconsin. “Our partnership with... more »
Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses Names New CEO, Announces New Acquisition
Dan & Jerry’s Greenhouses, a wholesale grower in the Midwest that services farm and home stores, hardware stores, and independent garden centers has named Mike Vallafskey as its new chief executive officer. [caption id="attachment_83041" align="alignleft"... more »