Greenhouse Product News

Prepare for growth at SAF Miami 2024

The Society of American Florists' (SAF) 139th Annual Convention, SAF Miami 2024, is Aug. 6-9, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Miami. The event promises a comprehensive program of education, insights, inspiration... more »

FlowerTrials event 2024

High attendance, engagement seen at FlowerTrials 2024

FlowerTrials, a four-day event, concluded with over 5,300 visitors, which included plant producers, growers, wholesalers, retailers and more. This year's event saw participation from over 80 countries. Marjolein Kuyucu-Lodder, chairman for FlowerTrials, emphasized the significance... more »

2024 Paul Thomas Floriculture Production Intern of the Year

Three students pursuing careers in horticulture and plant science have been acknowledged for their participation in work experiences facilitated by the Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program, administered by the American Floral Endowment (AFE).... more »

Albuquerque tech companies launch pesticide alternative

Breezy Blue Response Fogger is an automated crop management and disinfection system that was created through a partnership between Terra Vera and Build With Robots. This device offers a chemical-free solution for growers, utilizing Terra... more »

2024 National Floriculture Forum Conference proceedings now available

Proceedings from the 2024 National Floriculture Forum are published on the American Floral Endowment’s website. The event took place on Feb. 22-24, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi,  and was attended by 39 floriculture faculty, industry members... more »

California Department of Pesticide Regulation holds public hearings

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold three public hearings in July to discuss the proposed regulation for a statewide notification system for the application of restricted material pesticides. The hearings aim to... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Remote sales success

Starting with the impacts of COVID-19 in 2020, the Bailey inside sales group has navigated many changes in these past four years. We went from 10 of our team members working at the main office... more »

Dr. Bugs: Biological control agent of Western flower thrips

Answer: The predatory mite you are referring to is Neoseiulus, also known as Amblyseius cucumeris. Neoseiulus cucumeris can be released into greenhouse production systems to manage Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) populations on ornamental and... more »

Start clean, stay clean in the greenhouse

I’d love to get your perspective on greenhouse sanitation and how that affects insects and diseases taking over in the greenhouse.  Nancy Rechcigl (NR): We have a phrase, “start clean, stay clean,” and that’s really... more »

Curoplant Co. is now Bloomin’ Easy Plants

Bloomin’ Easy announces the legal name change of its parent company from Curoplant Company Ltd. to Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc.  The new name reflects their sharpened focus on the Bloomin’ Easy consumer brand. “In the... more »