Grower News

CEA Alliance advocates for bill affecting USDA Loan Program

The CEA Alliance is optimistic about the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act of 2024 by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Mike Braun (R-IN), which would provide critical alternative funding for the controlled environment... more »

Brandt adds to leadership team

Brandt announces an expansion in its leadership team with Matthew Ingram, the new vice president of strategy. Ingram will join the Brandt leadership team in Tampa, Florida, as vice president of strategy as of April... more »

FlowerTrials 2024 prepares to opens its doors in June

Over the past two decades, FlowerTrials has convened breeders, growers, retailers and industry stakeholders to discover the newest varieties and trends in pot and bedding plant breeding. From vibrant annuals to resilient perennials, it is... more »

EHR grows national sales team

Bringing 15 years of experience in the horticulture industry, Jesse Stretch has joined the EHR sales team. Stretch has spent the last 15 years in the horticulture industry. Most recently, he has been running operations... more »

Is labor challenging your operations?

Labor is a challenge for many greenhouse growers. GPN is conducting a brief labor survey to find out what issues the industry is facing and how growers are dealing with shortages. Please take a few... more »

New approvals for Velifer from BASF

BASF has received new label registration for Velifer Bioinsecticide/Miticide which allows greenhouse growers to use the product in soil-directed sprays and now in dips and drench applications for greater flexibility in integrated pest management programs.... more »

Vestaron insecticide wins EPA approval for greenhouse use

Vestaron Corp. has obtained EPA approval for its second active ingredient, which targets pests including aphids, mites, drosophila and whiteflies. BASIN, Vestaron’s second novel-acting, peptide-based insecticide, provides maximum residue level exemption for crops grown indoors... more »

Plantpeddler gets Ag Education Leadership Award

In honor of National Ag Day and Iowa Ag Week, Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, hosted the 12th Annual Ag Leader Awards on March 19, 2024. The event was held at the FFA Enrichment... more »