Greenhouse Product News

Dacthal manufacturer provides guidance on product return after EPA’s stop-use call

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency order on Aug. 6, 2024, immediately prohibiting any application, sale, distribution or transportation of Dacthal products, except for the express purpose of returning it to the retailer... 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 »

Proven Winners hosts fall roadshows in Cincinnati, Charlotte

Proven Winners is set to host its 2024 Fall Roadshows in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Cincinnati, Ohio, this October. The roadshows offer free educational events for professionals in the green industry. The Charlotte event is... more »

Floriculture industry stars honored at SAF Miami 2024

The Society of American Florists' (SAF) 139th annual convention, SAF Miami 2024, brought together more than 500 floral professionals Aug. 6-9, in Miami, Florida. On Aug. 8, the annual Stars of the Industry Awards Experience honored... more »

Harrell’s appoints new CEO and chairman of the Board

Employee-owned Harrell’s has made the appointment of current Harrell’s president and chief operating officer, Jack Harrell III, as their new chief executive officer and chairman of the Board, in addition to his current title of... more »

BioWorks has as new technical services director

BioWorks, a provider of integrated plant health solutions to the horticulture and specialty ag markets, welcomes Carlos Bográn as technical services director. In his new role, Bográn will be responsible for leading a team of... more »

New plant protection ingredients from Syngenta Professional Solutions

Syngenta adds two pending registrations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use of two new active ingredients (AIs) in its Professional Solutions markets: isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum insecticide AI, which will be marketed as PLINAZOLIN... more »

EHR and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens will host the Breeder Showcase & Plant Trials for its second year. Photo courtesy of EHR.

Breeder showcase returns to Cincinnati Zoo, offering ornamental plant trials

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, in partnership with Eason Horticultural Resources (EHR), will host the second annual Breeder Showcase & Trials on Aug. 28, 2024. This event was supported by more than 40 sponsors... more »

Valent BioSciences’ Transit 500 earns TFI certification

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has granted a new Certified Biostimulant certification to Valent BioSciences for its Transit 500 biostimulant. This certification is part of TFI’s program ensuring biostimulants meet high standards for efficacy, safety and... more »

Wire rack solution for windy days

A.M.A. Horticulture introduces a new custom racking solutions to keep containerized plants upright and in formation for nurseries and garden centers. Windy days can be a nightmare for nurseries, garden centers and other growers. Pots... more »