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Rethinking space beyond new greenhouse builds

During the hustle of the spring season, many ornamental growers feel the pressure of tight spaces during crop production and staging. For some growers, the idea of building or leasing additional growing structures may not... more »

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Spring crop edition: Don’t take turns, make them!

There is no doubt the spring season is a race — both a marathon and a sprint. It can be challenging to make it through the season with timely finishing of flowering plants. Instead of... more »

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Technology use from seed to sale

With the ever-emerging advances in technology, like software developments and artificial intelligence (AI), growers should embrace technological changes as they become available. Companies like SBI Software and Source.ag are using these technologies to help growers... more »

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Culture Report: Mastering lavender production

Lavender has become an increasingly popular choice for gardeners seeking low-maintainance, fragrant plants that attract pollinators. At Monrovia’s Oregon nursery, the team has refined its lavender production methods to ensure healthy, robust plants that meet... more »

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2026 GPN/Prospiant Intern of the Year

Internships provide a pathway for students to gain real-world experience within their field of study. Some students can gain further insight in the field they know they want to pursue, but for many others it... more »

Bgreen releases organic pruning tool care spray

Bgreen, a California-based company producing sustainable agriculture products, has introduced RETAIN, an organic fluid designed to clean and maintain pruning tools. The product is available through Amazon and Walmart.com. According to the company, pruning tools... more »

Oasis Grower Solutions names Northeast territory sales manager

Oasis Grower Solutions has hired Jason Deschaine as territory sales manager for the Northeast U.S., effective Dec. 8, 2025. Deschaine brings 30 years of sales and territory management experience... more »

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Mealybug management: Have we reached an impasse?

Answer: A waxy coating, quick reproduction and overlapping generations can make control tough. Mealybugs are one of the most challenging insect pests to manage in greenhouse production systems. The female mealybug life cycle consists of... more »

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Greenhouse labor outlook for 2026

The U.S. horticulture industry has been hit hard by labor challenges. Farm owners are getting older, seasonal workers are harder to secure, the allure of owning a greenhouse growing operation is waning and fewer young... more »

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NRGene Canada enters commercial black soldier fly market

NRGene Canada has entered full commercial operations in the black soldier fly sector after signing its first commercial supply agreement for MaxBSF larvae with Infinite Harvest Technologies Inc. The agreement names NRGene Canada as a... more »