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June 1, 2010
A former Hines Nurseries employee is returning to the greenhouse operation as general manager of the location in Fallbrook, Calif. Find out who's making a triumphant return.
May 25, 2010
As the supply chain for genetics becomes more consolidated and vertically integrated, just a few independent breeders are left with a global reach. Sakata's Ron Cramer shares where independents fit in strategically.
May 21, 2010
Growers proved they weren't immune from change and accountability when retailers began putting downward pressure on them in the 1990s. Now, marketing consultant Jerry Montgomery says another power shift will soon be entering play, and it involve
May 3, 2010
Planalytics takes a look at weather conditions across the country for Mother's Day.
April 28, 2010
Michael Geary began his tenure as OFA's new CEO about two months ago. We caught up with Geary shortly after he started and asked him about his attraction to floriculture, his vision for OFA and more.
April 27, 2010
The ash cloud that formed as a result of the Icelandic volcano eruption earlier this month had a minor impact on our industry here.
April 20, 2010
What are the consequences of losing publicly funded research?
April 15, 2010
OFA's new CEO shares his take on the role industry associations should play, the potential he sees for our industry and plans for OFA.
April 7, 2010
California Spring Trials are the place to see breeder consolidation in action. Jerry Montgomery presents a critical assessment of the green goods supply chain in light of recent consolidation.
April 5, 2010
Jackson & Perkins and Park Seed Company filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday.
March 30, 2010
We surveyed nearly 200 growers in February about their expectations and preparations for spring. Here's what they had to say.
March 25, 2010
Costa Farms has launched a whole new division, Total Growth Solutions, to market and distribute plugs and other young plants through Syngenta Horticultural Services.
February 22, 2010
Columbus will retain OFA Short Course through 2016.
February 16, 2010
Growers in places like Oregon and Florida, which used to be homes to booming wholesale businesses, are now suffering for a variety of reasons.
February 16, 2010
Reports
State Of The Industry: Survey Says!
How were 2010 sales? What do growers anticipate in 2011? What’s it going to take to get the industry moving forward again? We sought the answers from you – and more – in a late-2010 ... Read article
State Of The Industry: Survival Of The Fittest
A new year is here and the industry has reason to be optimistic, but 2010 may be a telling year for small and mid-sized operations. Read article
Singing Over Spring?
How was Spring 2009? Were sales up, down or the same as last year? We dig in for the answers with a hard look at results from our latest Industry Pulse grower survey. Read article