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Bachman’s celebrates 140 years with community events
Bachman’s Floral, Home and Garden celebrated its 140th anniversary with a series of events across Minnesota in June, culminating with birthday parties at all store locations on June 13 and 14. Founded in 1885, Bachman’s... more »
Cultivate’25 boasts future-focused solutions for growers
Cultivate’25, AmericanHort’s flagship event, once again delivered a powerhouse experience for greenhouse professionals, with industry-leading exhibitors, innovative product launches and packed education sessions. From cutting-edge automation solutions to new plant introductions and sustainability-driven systems, this... more »
Celebrating the Class of 2025!
From head growers and research scientists to marketers, educators, entrepreneurs and innovators, this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees represent the full spectrum of the horticulture industry. Their roles span plant research and development, sales, education,... more »
Legislation would provide path to legal status for certain immigrants
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced that would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement activities. Under the Dignity Act of 2025, sponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla.,... more »
Costa Farms promotes Jose Smith Jr. to president
Costa Farms has promoted Jose (Joche) Smith Jr. to president as part of a leadership transition after more than 30 years under current CEO Joche Smith Sr. Smith Jr. will oversee day-to-day operations across Costa’s... more »
Alchemy Greenhouse Solutions hires director for growth
Alchemy Greenhouse Solutions has announced the addition of Brenna Stencel as director of its institutional and research division. Stencel joins the leadership team to support the company’s expanding focus on greenhouse construction, renovation and restoration... more »
Be heard on today’s labor challenges
As the labor environment evolves, growers are increasingly challenged by hiring and retaining qualified workers. Rising wages, limited local labor pools and a reliance on seasonal or H-2A workers are driving businesses to reevaluate workforce... more »
Grower Success Stories: Rocket Farms is zooming
Rocket Farms began more than 70 years ago as a family-owned farming operation along California’s central coast. Rooted in agriculture and innovation, the company was formed with a simple mission: to grow quality plants with... more »
Software simplifies inventory and logistics
Managing plant inventory and logistics can be complex — but Agriware simplifies the process by connecting every part of the greenhouse operation into one seamless system. “Agriware’s software bridges the gap between what you planned... more »
Affording to automate in the greenhouse
According to USDA-Economic Research Service, wage and salary employment in agriculture, including horticulture, has been on a gradual upward trend since 2010. Agriculture employment has risen from 1.13 million workers in 2013 to 1.17 million... more »
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