Greenhouse Product News

Vertiberry, Sollum join for new greenhouse project

Vertiberry has chosen Sollum Technologies' LED lighting system for its new sustainable indoor/TCEA strawberry demonstration facility, set to open by the end of 2024. The greenhouse will focus on both strawberry propagation and production, using... more »

AFE launches $2.5 million fundraising campaign

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to support Sustainabloom, a sustainability program created for the floral industry. Launched in April 2024, Sustainabloom provides free resources aimed at helping businesses... more »

MSU wins grant for biopesticide to battle invasive pest

Michigan State University (MSU) has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a biopesticide to combat spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a pest harming berry... more »

EHR transitions to 100% employee-owned structure

Horticultural broker EHR has transitioned to an employee-owned company through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), effective Oct. 1. This change makes the company 100% employee-owned. Founded in 1993, EHR provides brokerage and consulting services... more »

MANTS calls for new product submissions

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) has invited registered exhibitors to submit new products, services and innovations for display in the upcoming 2025 show and New Product Media Showcase. This year’s event will take place... more »

Sollum names new vice president of sales for Canada

Sollum Technologies has appointed Jon Adams as vice president of sales for Canada. Based in St. Catharines, Adams brings over 15 years of experience in the greenhouse industry and will play a key role in... more »

ScottsMiracle-Gro adds to board of directors

ScottsMiracle-Gro announced the addition of Rob Candelino to its board of directors. Candelino, currently the CEO of PetSafe Brands, brings over 25 years of experience in global consumer brand management, including a recent tenure as... more »

Express Seed releases cut flowers catalog

Express Seed has released a cut flowers catalog for InFlora Cut Flowers, available in printed and digital forms. InFlora Cut Flowers launched in 2022, representing the best varieties for North American cut flower growers from... more »

Locations revealed for 2024 Farm Market Bus Tour

Set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, the Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets to learn more about each location’s business... more »

Almanac partners with WiseConn to streamline smart irrigation

Almanac has announced a partnership with WiseConn, a move aimed at integrating smart irrigation technology into its agricultural platform. The collaboration allows farmers to optimize water usage through data-driven solutions, improving crop yields and reducing... more »