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NRF chief economist: data strong, policy uncertainty clouds 2025 outlook
Strong economic performance seen in 2024 is expected to carry over and influence growth this year.
HRI opens 2026 grant proposals
HRI is accepting 2026 research grant proposals to support horticulture industry advancements in plant health, efficiency, consumer trends and sustainability.
Indoor Ag-Con spotlights 2025 indoor farming trends
Indoor Ag-Con 2025 showcases smart greenhouses, climate control, and sustainable storage solutions, highlighting the latest trends in indoor farming and greenhouse technology.
AmericanHort launches greenhouse grower certification
AmericanHort launches the Greenhouse Section Grower Certification, a self-paced online program designed to enhance greenhouse production skills and efficiency.
Sakata Seed America donates to Cal Poly greenhouse renovation
Sakata Seed America representatives participated in the grand opening of a newly renovated California Polytechnic State University greenhouse.
De Vroomen supplies tulips for chicago display
De Vroomen provides 15,000 tulip bulbs for Chicago’s 2025 Magnificent Mile display. See the bloom this spring.
USDA extends response deadline for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced it will continue to collect the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties through April 18.
Source.ag launches AI assistant for greenhouse growers
Source.ag launches AskSource.ai, an AI tool for fruit and vegetable growers, providing real-time crop insights on climate, irrigation, pruning and harvest timing.
New fund supports floriculture industry advancements
The American Floral Endowment launches a new fund to support projects that advance the floriculture industry, with applications due by June 1 each year.
Signify helps tomato grower improve lighting efficiency
Den Berk Délice improves tomato growth and energy efficiency with Signify’s Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force 2.0 and the Philips GrowWise control system.
Yamaha launches agriculture division focused on automation
Yamaha launches Yamaha Agriculture to bring autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions to specialty crop growers, addressing labor and resource challenges.
Griffin Greenhouse releases new edition of Tech Guide
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has released the sixth edition of its GGSPro Technical Reference Guide.
New gutter system helps small growers expand strawberries
A.M.A. Horticulture and Growtec launch a new gutter system to help small-scale strawberry growers expand production in tunnels and greenhouses.
Proven Winners announces 11th annual horticulture scholarships
Proven Winners offers scholarships for students pursuing horticulture careers. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000 for undergraduate and graduate students.