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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 »
US, China temporary slash on tariffs greeted with relief
In a move that could bring welcome relief to specialty agriculture and horticulture businesses caught in the crossfire of international trade disputes, the Trump administration announced a 90-day reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports. Reuters,... more »
Global showcase of new varieties at FlowerTrials 2025
Welcoming horticulture and retail professionals from around the world, FlowerTrials members will hold open houses at 27 locations in the middle and south regions of The Netherlands, as well as Germany. Over 50 breeders have... more »
Monarch butterfly numbers drop as threats grow
Butterfly populations across the U.S. have declined 22% over the past two decades, according to a new study published in Science magazine. Monarch butterflies have been hit especially hard, with the latest Western Monarch Count... more »
Labor logistics present a complicated puzzle
As amped-up enforcement of existing immigration policy and the creation of new regulations stoke uncertainty in the agricultural community, those closely monitoring the situation agree on one path to creating clarification: modernizing the country’s H-2A... more »
FlowerTrials 2025 to highlight plant innovations this June
FlowerTrials 2025 will return June 10-13 in the Netherlands and Germany, offering pot and bedding plant professionals an in-depth look at the latest breeding innovations. The annual event is expected to draw thousands of visitors... more »
Moa and NAICONS partner to find bioherbicides
Moa Technology, an agricultural biotech company based in Oxford, has partnered with Italian natural products firm NAICONS to accelerate the search for a biological herbicide. The collaboration will use Moa’s high-throughput screening platform to evaluate... more »
Perennial plant spending trends show strong outlook
Spending on perennial plants remains strong heading into 2025, according to Proven Winners' 2025 Perennial Survey. More than 14,000 gardeners across the U.S. and Canada shared insights on purchasing behaviors and trends. The survey found... more »
Floral industry launches program for sustainability efforts
The American Floral Endowment and Continental Flowers have partnered to advance sustainability in the floriculture industry through the Wholesale Nickel Program. The initiative allows wholesalers to pledge up to five cents per box on orders... more »
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