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Overhead view of people and plants at the Farwest Show in 2024.

Register now for 2025 Farwest Show

May 26

The three-day trade show and conference attendee and exhibitor registration is now open for the 2025 Farwest Show. Register now at farwestshow.com/register. Keynote speaker set for 2025 Green industry consultant and speaker John Kennedy will... more »

lettuce growing in rows in a field

Lance Forsberg named MSU research farm manager

May 23

Lance Forsberg has been named farm manager of the Michigan State University Entomology and Plant Pathology Research Centers, located on the university’s south campus. The 167-acre centers support MSU AgBioResearch and provide infrastructure for research... more »

Hydrangea and shrub brands launch NYC billboard campaign

May 23

Bailey Consumer Brands Endless Summer Hydrangeas and First Editions Shrubs & Trees launched a data-focused marketing campaign in New York City’s Times Square over Mother’s Day weekend. Photos courtesy of Bailey... more »

Budget bill clears House by one vote, moves to Senate

May 22

The massive budget bill dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill passed the U.S. House early Thursday morning after more than 24 hours of debate that began at 1 a.m. Wednesday. The mega bill, which Republicans... more »

Blooming rudbeckia plants

Proven Winners announces 70 new varieties for 2026

May 22

Proven Winners has announced its 2026 plant lineup, introducing 70 new annuals, perennials and shrubs aimed at supporting both greenhouse growers and garden retailers. With a continued focus on heat- and drought-tolerant varieties, the company... more »

MSU students present research at EAV plastics conference

May 22

Three undergraduate students from Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources presented research at the 2025 Plastics in Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Conference, held last month in Troy. Zhanyla Coley, Corey McKenzie... more »