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INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 23, 2024

Nov. 1: Don’t miss the deadline for the GPN/Prospiant Intern of the Year Scholarship

Nominations are still open for the 2025 GPN/Prospiant Intern of the Year Scholarship, but won’t be for long.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 23, 2024

NGB will unveil new management system for 2025 California Spring Trials

National Garden Bureau (NGB) will manage the California Spring Trials, formerly known as the “Pack Trials.” This marks a significant shift for the event, which has been a key fixture in the horticulture industry for over 50 years.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 23, 2024

CEA Summit East 2024 showcased growth, opportunity

The third annual Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East took place Oct. 1-2, 2024, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR). The event, co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center, drew nearly 250 attendees from 35 states and several countries.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 23, 2024

Acadian, BASF partner on ag solutions

Acadian Plant Health and BASF Agricultural Solutions are collaborating to develop climate-resilient agricultural products aimed at enhancing crop yield and quality.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 23, 2024

Proven Winners adds exclusive DocBlock velvet leaf anthuriums to leafjoy line

Proven Winners has expanded its leafjoy houseplant collection with the addition of exotic DocBlock velvet leaf anthuriums, starting with the ‘Michelle’ Anthurium magnificum.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 22, 2024

Jackson & Perkins roses are American Garden Rose Selections winners

Jackson & Perkins announced that two of its Floribunda roses, Like No Other (above, left) and Soaring to Glory, have been named winners in the 2025 American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) program.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 21, 2024

Vive Crop Protection helps bring advanced tech to smaller operations, specialized crops

Vive Crop Protection has introduced its Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE), aimed at accelerating the release of crop protection products.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 21, 2024

PanAmerican Seed donates to MS Society

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 21, 2024

Florida emergency loan program for ag hurricane recovery

The Florida Commerce has activated a Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program focused on ag, offering $50 million to support businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 21, 2024

Seed Your Future survey needs your input

The latest survey from Seed Your Future about internships is now available for your input. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 18, 2024

AFE’s 2024 Ambassador Award is presented

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced Augusto Solano, executive president of Asocolflores, as the recipient of the 2024 AFE Ambassador Award.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 17, 2024

Indoor Ag-Con unveils 2025 Advisory Board

Indoor Ag-Con, an event provider for the greenhouse, vertical farming and CEA industry, has announced its 2025 Advisory Board.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 17, 2024

AgroFresh to showcase innovations at Global Produce Show

AgroFresh will participate in the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show on Oct. 19-21, 2024, in Anaheim, California, presenting its expanded product portfolio and recent acquisitions.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Oct 17, 2024

Star Roses and Plants launches redesigned website for industry professionals, gardeners

Star Roses and Plants has launched a redesigned website aimed at providing a better user experience for both industry professionals and home gardeners.

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