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Keeping an eye on retail amid tariff concerns
Retail spending declined on a monthly basis in February 2025 amid concern over tariffs.
HRI announces 2025 scholarships for horticulture students
HRI opens applications for 2025 scholarships, offering over $50,000 to students pursuing horticulture careers. Deadline is May 31, 2025.
Sidney B. Meadows 2025 scholarships available
The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is accepting applications for the 2025 awards.
SAF seeks nominations for floral industry awards
The Society of American Florists is accepting nominations for its 2025 awards, recognizing excellence in floriculture.
Proven Winners offers certified garden center training
Proven Winners offers training to help garden centers educate staff and prepare for the spring season with resources, tips and more.
NCAE in search of new president and CEO
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) needs a new leader to fill its president and CEO position at the end of 2025.
Young farmer testifies on credit access challenges
Young farmer Sedrick Rowe testifies before the Senate on challenges accessing credit and crop insurance, urging reforms in the upcoming Farm Bill.
AFE Grow Pro Webinars offers free training monthly
AFE’s Grow Pro Webinar Series provides free training for greenhouse growers, covering pest management, sustainability and more, with on-demand access and expert Q&A sessions.
Submit new varieties for the 2025 Farwest Show
The 2025 Farwest Show is accepting plant submissions for its New Varieties Showcase, offering growers a chance to highlight new introductions.
Greenhouse training program expands with new irrigation courses
University of Florida IFAS expands its Greenhouse Training Online program with new irrigation courses in 2025 to support greenhouse and nursery growers.
Young’s Plant Farm Trial Garden adds edible plants
Young’s Plant Farm Trial Garden partners with Auburn’s Food U to showcase edible plants, offering hands-on learning for students and growers.
Dümmen Orange celebrates 25 years in North America
Dümmen Orange celebrates 25 years in North America, highlighting innovation and key achievements for horticultural growers.
Finka adopts AI to enhance tomato greenhouse operations
Mexico-based Finka partners with Source.ag to use AI-driven solutions for improving tomato greenhouse management, optimizing yields and streamlining data analysis.
BioWorks names Erika Rohr regulatory manager
BioWorks names Erika Rohr regulatory manager to oversee compliance and product approvals for biopesticides, supporting greenhouse growers with sustainable pest management solutions.
Ball Seed releases 2025 grower guide for success
Ball Seed’s 2025 Thrive and Flourish guide offers greenhouse growers expert plant recommendations, market trends and a year-round business planner.
USDA cuts over $1B in funding for local food purchases
A pair of federal programs that helped schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches have been eliminated by the USDA, with a national organization warning of more cuts to come.