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Original Dramm employee to retire after 47 years
Theresa Krejcarek, office manager at Dramm, is retiring in May after 47 years with the company. She joined Dramm in 1979 and held administrative leadership responsibilities as the company expanded.
Dümmen Orange showcases varieties rooted in science and art at CAST 2026
Dümmen Orange brought the art of science and the science of art to life at California Spring Trials (CAST). See more on its 2027 lineup.
Mother’s Day 2026 spending to hit a record $38B
Consumer spending for Mother’s Day is expected to reach a record $38 billion this year. Read more about the annual survey released by the NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
More time, more aid: USDA moves SDRP deadline to Aug. 12
Disaster relief payments for 2023–24 losses increase to 70% coverage. Growers are encouraged to check eligibility and submit or update applications by Aug. 12.
Danziger shares CAST 2026 visitors’ top picks
Now that California Spring Trials (CAST) is complete, Danziger shares the top selections visitors predicted home gardeners will want in 2027.
Meet AmericanHort’s new board leadership for 2026-2027
AmericanHort named new board officers and directors for 2026-2027, including incoming chair Derek Clark of Metrolina Greenhouses. Meet all the new members.
USDA restructuring research organization as part of reorganization
USDA has restructured its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area as part of ongoing reorganization efforts. Some positions will be relocated.
OAN updates NurseryGuide.com
OAN has relaunched nurseryguide.com. Explore faster searching, enhanced grower tools and expanded plant data for the nursery industry.
EHR appoints Chris Berg director of marketing
Chris Berg has joined EHR as director of marketing. Learn more about his 20 years of horticulture marketing and brand experience.
AgroPlantae expands with Kemin biopesticides and soil health products
AgroPlantae acquires Kemin’s crop technologies portfolio, adding biopesticides and soil health products for specialty crops and greenhouses. Learm more about the transition.
University of Florida updates Nursery 101 online course with new modules
University of Florida has updated its Greenhouse Training Online Greenhouse & Nursery 101 course for 2026. Schedule this session and other online courses for your team.
Updated greenhouse pest control guides add biopesticide guidance, product changes
MSU Extension updates greenhouse pest and disease guides. Explore the new products, biopesticide guidance and resistance management strategies that have been added for 2026.
Terra Nova introduces new crocosmia variety
Terra Nova adds crocosmia ‘Nova Ember’ to its series, featuring orange and coral blooms and greenhouse production details for growers.
House passes farm bill by 224-200 vote; fight awaits in Senate
A day after negotiations stalled over issues including a fuel fracas, the U.S. House passed its farm bill by a 224-200 vote. See what’s next.