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Senate eyeing June release of farm bill text, committee markup
Senate Agriculture Committee chair John Boozman is eyeing a markup of the version of the farm bill that passed the House April 30 by early June.
Dümmen Orange, Syngenta Flowers plan combined ornamental company
Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers signed an agreement to combine ornamental breeding and propagation operations. See what the deal includes and learn what customers need to know.
Decision leaves interim rule changing AEWR calculations in effect
A federal court decision has left an interim rule changing how Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) are determined in effect. On May 14, a judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction
DeVroomen displays Sesame Street garden at Keukenhof
DeVroomen Garden Products is featuring two Keukenhof display gardens. Check out the Elmo mosaic to highlight its Sesame Street collection and a 7-week bulb display.
BioWorks adds insecticide and herbicide products for greenhouse, nursery growers
BioWorks introduced BioNex insecticide and Hoplite herbicide products for greenhouse and nursery crop protection systems.
HilverdaFlorist expands management team
HilverdaFlorist added Martin Beers and Gijs Hofhuis to its leadership team as part of its future growth strategy.
Top 6 in 2026: PHS reveals Gold Medal plant winners
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society named six plants as 2026 Gold Medal winners for Mid-Atlantic gardens. Explore the selections and learn their landscape benefits.
PPA releases details on 2026 New to Market Forum
PPA’s 2026 New to Market Forum will feature plant and product presentations on July 28 during the Perennial Plant Association National Symposium, followed by an Aug. 25 webinar. Check out the 11 companies participating.
UF/IFAS online substrate course begins June 1
UF’s online substrates course runs June 1-26 and covers growing media, irrigation and fertilizer use for container-grown crops. Learn more about this education session and get signed up.
HilverdaFlorist integrates subsidiary sites into single corporate website
HilverdaFlorist has integrated the websites of its subsidiaries MuraraPlants Kenya and HilverdaFlorist Colombia into its corporate website.
LED interlighting boosts greenhouse yields
Greenhouse trials found LED intercanopy lighting increased tomato and cucumber yields by up to 24% under high light conditions. Explore the data and learn how growers improved canopy light distribution.
Syngenta Professional Solutions names sales, key accounts leaders
Syngenta Professional Solutions named Todd Loecke head of sales and Gregg Wisniewski head of key accounts, effective June 1, 2026. Learn more and explore the leadership changes.
AmericanHort’s 2026 Plug & Cutting Conference returns to Philadelphia
AmericanHort’s Plug & Cutting Conference will take place Sept. 14-16 in Philadelphia. Get more on the education sessions, tours and what’s happening at the trade show.
AmericanHort names Lionel van der Walt president and CEO
AmericanHort announced it has named Lionel van der Walt president and CEO, effective June 2, 2026, succeeding Ken Fisher. Learn more about his global experiences and leadership style.