Management
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 »
USDA launches FLSP Program
As of Dec. 19, 2024, the USDA has extended the deadline for the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP). Applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2024.... more »
Chat Room September 2023
For September, we surveyed our readers, about combinations, cut flowers and the supply chain. This Chat Room infographic depicts what they shared. more »
Supply chain challenges
The supply chain plays a pivotal role in the success of greenhouse growers, and staying abreast of the latest trends and adopting innovative tools and technologies is essential. One of the biggest challenges for greenhouse... more »
Florida nursery to be sold at auction
A 72.2-acre commercial nursery property located approximately 7 miles northeast of Homestead, Florida, is set to be auctioned on Oct. 13, 2023, at 5 p.m. EDT via live auction with online bidding available. Ranch &... more »
GPN Wants Your Feedback
GPN's Chat Room is back! Each month, GPN will send out a survey to readers on a variety of topics and report the results in the magazine. Chat Room is a perfect venue to get... more »
Industry mourns death of Kurt Dramm
Kurt W. Dramm, a born salesman and friend to all in the horticulture industry, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, at the age of 84. Kurt was born and raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated... more »
Maryland governor to keynote AmericanHort’s Impact Washington
Preparing for its signature advocacy event, AmericanHort has announced two-term Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (who served from 2015 to 2023) will headline the AmericanHort Impact Washington Legislative Summit taking place Sept. 18-20 in the nation’s... more »
Duets: Consumer behavior and the economics of profitability
Today’s guest is Alicia Rihn, assistant professor at the University of Tennessee. Alicia earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Minnesota. Her research program... more »