Greenhouse Product News

H-2A rule is finalized

The Department of Labor (DOL) is amending its regulations governing the certification of agricultural labor or services to be performed by temporary foreign workers in H-2A nonimmigrant status (H-2A workers). Specifically, the DOL is revising... more »

Floral pros highlight the global scope of the industry

Growers, wholesalers, retail florists and others with ties to the industry met with 70 congressional offices in Washington, D.C. during the Society of American Florists 43rd annual Congressional Action Days to highlight the issues affecting their... more »

Suntory Flowers names new president

Suntory Flowers has named Yasunori Yomo president, effective April 1. He succeeds Taizo Chinju, who has been promoted to chairman. Yomo began his career as a breeder when he was assigned to Suntory’s flower business... more »

Editors’ Letter: Dealing with drought

Did you know 2022 was the sixth-warmest year on record based on temperature data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)? And, the 10 warmest years on record have all been since 2010? Earth’s... more »

Chat Room — April 2023

This month, we asked you, our readers, about growing media, drought-tolerant varieties and sustainability efforts. Do you have a question you want us to ask? Contact managing editor, Heather Machovina, Chat Room at hmachovina@greatamericanpublish.com. Take... more »

Sustainability at Neal Mast & Son Greenhouses

The concept of sustainability at Neal Mast Greenhouses (NMG) goes back to 2007 and started with a request from one of our customers to attend a meeting in Dallas, Texas. We met with other growers... more »

Duets: Biotechnology’s place in feeding the world

Today’s guest is Sarah Davidson Evanega. Sarah is the lead of stakeholder communication at Pairwise, a food-tech startup on a mission to build a healthier world through better fruits and vegetables. Previously, she was on... more »

Ridder receives 2023 CEAC Mission Award

Ridder has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2023 Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) Mission Award. The CEAC, part of the University of Arizona, annually recognizes individuals, groups or organizations that exemplify... more »