Charlie Hall
Charlie Hall ([email protected]) is a professor and Ellison Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M University.
A Leading Voice in Horticulture Economics Looks Back at 2021
If you want to get a good sense of how labor, the supply chain, and inflationary pressures affected the horticulture industry in 2021, there’s probably no one better to ask than Dr. Charlie Hall.
Charlie Hall’s Green Industry Forecast Predicts a Marathon, Not a Sprint, to Recovery
Economic growth following COVID-19 is expected to be sluggish. According to the long-time ag economist, addressing the pandemic may be the only path to full economic recovery in the long run.
The Green Industry Economic Outlook for 2019
The potential for infrastructure investment is good news for the green industry, but uncertainly surrounding tariffs and the housing market could mean major changes in the coming years.
Green Industry Poised for Continued Economic Growth in 2017
Positive economic indicators point to 2017 being a year of modest growth for the green industry, according to economist Charlie Hall.
Green Industry Is Set For Continued Growth In 2016
Economist Charlie Hall says the outlook for the green industry is promising despite the havoc wreaked on plant sales by the downturn in housing.
Economic Growth Will Fuel Garden Demand [2015 State Of The Industry]
The aphorism “a rising tide lifts all boats” is associated with the idea that improvements in the general […]
2015 State Of The Industry: Current Green Industry Trends
Demand for green industry products and services is forecasted to increase in coming years as the housing market rebounds.
America In Bloom Spreads The Word About The Benefits Of Plants [Opinion]
Beautification efforts through America In Bloom benefit communities through environmental services, economic paybacks and health and well-being enhancements — and they also benefit our industry.
2014 Outlook: Potholes In The Road Ahead
Three major policy challenges are converging in January that will set the stage for the economy early into 2014: budget, Obamacare and the debt ceiling. It’s the ultimate three-ring circus.
How To Set Your Business Apart From The Competition
In one of my recent speaking engagements, I challenged participants in the audience to think about the real […]
Building Numbers Look Positive For Greenhouse Growers
Economic recoveries usually get their biggest kick from a rebound in the most cyclical parts of the economy. […]
2013 Could Be The Turnaround Year
The Great Recession began more than five years ago now (December 2007). It also ended more than three […]
The Economy In 2013
Why does the economy feel so fragile even though it continues to be in the midst of a […]
And The Winner Is…
For the last few days, I was in Fayetteville, Ark., at the 2012 America in Bloom annual symposium. […]
Use Production Inputs Wisely
During the Great Recession, I witnessed a cost-centricity like I had never seen before in my nearly four […]
Low Prices Do Not Sell More Plants
We worked with Meister Media Worldwide to learn more about customer behavior when faced with plants that are priced […]
Business Transitions And Growing Pains
This is a season of transitions. Being a university professor, the end of the semester brings some degree […]
Politics, Presidents And The Economy
Campaign season. These two words conjure up images of stump speeches, issues debates, super PACS and truth stretching. […]
Will 2012 Be A Repeat Of 2011?
Conjure up the image of enthusiastic Americans getting up in darkness on Black Friday and racing to shopping […]