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HRI opens 2026 grant proposals
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting research grant proposals for fiscal year 2026, supporting projects that advance the green industry. HRI funds research on plant health, pest management, consumer behavior, production efficiencies and... more »

Indoor Ag-Con spotlights 2025 indoor farming trends
Indoor Ag-Con, set for March 11-12 at Westgate Las Vegas, will highlight key innovations shaping the future of indoor agriculture. The event will feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing advancements in greenhouse technology, climate control,... more »

Investigating economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida with the aim of establishing an alternative — and potentially lucrative — crop to... more »
AmericanHort launches greenhouse grower certification
AmericanHort has introduced the Greenhouse Section Grower Certification, an online program designed to enhance greenhouse production skills. The certification is aimed at technicians, new growers, and greenhouse employees seeking to improve their knowledge and workflow... more »

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. Sakata pledged $50,000 to help modernize the Howard C. Brown Horticultural Greenhouse Complex. The March 21 grand... more »
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. Conducted just once every five years, the Census of Horticultural... more »