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Smart Apply signs first agreement with ProgressiveAg

Smart Apply has signed an agreement with Progressive Ag Inc., which allows the Modesto, California-based equipment manufacturer to factory install Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control Systems into its LectroBlast Electrostatic Sprayers for orchards, vineyards and... more »

2024 GLASE Summit will be in Canada

The executive director of GLASE recently gave an update including details on the 2024 GLASE Summit. Registration is now open for this year's GLASE Summit, an annual in-person conference, held in Montréal. Montréal is an... more »

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Dümmen Orange has sustainability goals

Growing Together 2024 is a publication from Dümmen Orange discussing the company's continuous sustainability efforts. Using a number of concrete examples, the magazine shows how and where Dümmen Orange is working to achieve the ambitious... more »

Ball Horticultural plant breeder joins AFE’s Board of Trustees

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announces that Ockert Greyvenstein of Ball Horticultural Company is joining the Board of Trustees. Our Board is comprised of industry experts from all segments, bringing diverse perspectives and enhancing the impact of AFE’s... more »

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Website is live for AFE’s Sustainabloom

Sustainabloom is a new platform by the American Floral Endowment that providers access to sustainable practices in floriculture. AFE recently announced the launch of the new Sustainabloom website, providing comprehensive guides, practical strategies and industry... more »

Floral Marketing Fund

Floriculture industry members can help FMF study

A new study facilitated by the Floral Marketing Fund (FMF) and cosponsored by BloomNet and Syndicate Sales explores sustainable floral design practices. The research study, “​​Perceptions of environmentalism and the use of sustainable floral design... more »

Koppert partners with Acadian for better biostimulant access

Koppert and Acadian have entered a partnership to improve the access to products and technical expertise to U.S. customers. Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA,... more »

Dümmen Orange’s Antigua Flowers Farm located in Guatemala

Dümmen Orange makes management changes on Central American farms

Dümmen Orange recently announced some changes in general management on its farms in Central America. promoted Moises Cadenas to general manager of its Red Fox Las Mercedes Farm located in Santa Ana, El Salvador; and... more »