Management
Plant breeding and pest management considerations for growers
The production of horticultural crops through plant breeding is important so that new plant varieties or cultivars are available to consumers who demand new, improved and easy-to-grow plants. To satisfy demands, breeders evaluate seedlings or... more »
Growing to a higher standard at James Greenhouses
As a young grower at a large perennial container nursery in South Carolina, Ken James realized there was room for more regional choices in vegetative liner production. With an enthusiasm for perennials, inspired by former... more »
Federal court halts Labor Rule allowing foreign ag workers to unionize in 17 states
A federal court in Georgia has blocked a Department of Labor rule that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize, a decision affecting 17 states. The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) welcomed... more »
Crop intelligence provider brings new agronomic engine to growers
A crop intelligence provider, Taranis, has launched a new AI-powered agronomic engine called Ag Assistant; designed to assist growers with crop input and farm management. This tool uses multimodal AI to enhance the speed and... more »
Dive deeper and gain an edge
Cultivate’24 offers a wealth of educational and business growth opportunities, but the workshops stand out for their unique ability to propel attendees beyond theory and into practical application. These in-depth, hands-on sessions are designed to... more »
Getting started with H-2A
If you are ready to get started in the H-2A program, Emily Morris, business development and marketing coordinator at másLabor, recommends completing the following steps: CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT Review your business projections and historic... more »
GPN’s Labor Survey Report
In an effort to gauge the labor landscape, Greenhouse Product News recently conducted a labor survey among growers, which unveiled critical insights into the prevailing challenges faced by this sector. The survey, conducted in April... more »
Editor’s Letter: Labor updates
Labor challenges continue in the industry. We wanted to find out how growers are currently holding up and what they are doing to combat the issues. GPN’s labor survey report found that 45% of participants... more »
An update on ag labor progress and politics
As the agricultural industry deals with persistent labor challenges, there are two noteworthy updates to share about the latest progress in our nation’s capital. The recent release of the final report from the Agricultural Labor... more »
NCAE asks DOL to change system for H-2A wages
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is petitioning Acting Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su to amend the regulatory methodology for determining adverse effect wage rates (AEWR) for H-2A workers. Michael Marsh, president and... more »
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