Grower News
ScottsMiracle-Gro partners for bee yard at Ohio headquarters
In order to establish an apiary at its headquarters in Marysville, Ohio, the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association (COBA) is partnering with ScottsMiracle-Gro brand Ortho to make it happen. COBA is dedicated to promoting bees and... more »
National sales team keeps growing at EHR
Phil Perry joins the national sales team at Eason Horticultural Resources. Perry joins forces with Steve Maddox in servicing customers across New York, enhancing the company’s capacity to provide... more »
Westerlay Orchids continues sustainable practices
Reducing energy consumption and water usage will help Westerlay reach the carbon neutral goal they are striving for. Westerlay Orchids has grown quality orchids for over 20 years to become California’s largest commercial orchid grower,... more »
Pro Farm and Ingenium achieve zero waste status
TRUE is a zero waste certification administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). The certification evaluates how businesses perform in minimizing their non-hazardous, solid waste and maximizing their resource efficiency. Pro Farm Group (ProFarm), a... more »
Floriculture allies partner to ensure broadest support of research funding
Joining forces to promote a shared vision of cultivating and funding innovation, advancements and growth through floriculture research, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) and the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation announce a new partnership. Through this partnership, the American... more »
Certis Biologicals aquires some AgBiome assets
Certis Biologicals has acquired multiple assets from AgBiome, including fungicides Howler and Theia. “Certis Biologicals is committed to contributing to the growing biologicals market,” Jow-Lih Su, interim CEO of Certis Biologicals, said in a news... more »
New website for all Southern Garden Tour information
There is now a one-stop shop for information for the Southern Garden Tour, as Young’s Plant Farm, the University of Georgia and Metrolina Greenhouses prepare to open their 2024 Trial Gardens in June to all members... more »
CEA Alliance advocates for bill affecting USDA Loan Program
The CEA Alliance is optimistic about the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act of 2024 by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Mike Braun (R-IN), which would provide critical alternative funding for the controlled environment... more »
Brandt adds to leadership team
Brandt announces an expansion in its leadership team with Matthew Ingram, the new vice president of strategy. Ingram will join the Brandt leadership team in Tampa, Florida, as vice president of strategy as of April... more »
FlowerTrials 2024 prepares to opens its doors in June
Over the past two decades, FlowerTrials has convened breeders, growers, retailers and industry stakeholders to discover the newest varieties and trends in pot and bedding plant breeding. From vibrant annuals to resilient perennials, it is... more »