Newsletter Benchrunner Friday Automation for the People: Technology for Small- and Mid-size Producers By Christopher J. Currey|July 16, 2026
Newsletter Benchrunner Friday What to Know Before Updating Your Company’s ERP System By Brian D. Sparks|July 16, 2026
First Read BioWorks Launches GreenSpring to Boost Early Season Plant Growth By BioWorks|July 16, 2026
12 Takeaways From AFE’s Recent “Trends to Watch” Green Industry Webinar By Brian D. Sparks|October 16, 2025 American Floral Endowment’s most recent GrowPro webinar featured two of the floriculture industry’s biggest trend watchers: Dr. Melinda Knuth and Dr. Charlie Hall.
Biochar Effects on Plant Growth in Ornamentals By Ping Yu|October 16, 2025 In the second of a four-part series, University of Georgia Ornamental Specialist Ping Yu answers questions on what biochar can do for plant growth.
Unlocking the Full Power of LED Lighting Controls By Kasey Holland|October 16, 2025 Kasey Holland discusses how DesignLights Consortium’s Horticultural Qualified Products List helps growers fine-tune their lighting controls.
How Plant Growth Regulators are Tools for Quality and Efficiency By Marisa Reyes|October 10, 2025 Plant growth regulators (PGRs) can help growers cut labor costs, simplify crop management, and ensure consistency across production and shipping.
California Nursery Industry Struggles with Sustainability and Climate Challenges By University of California|October 9, 2025 The 2025 California Nursery Conference involved discussions on environmental laws regarding plastic use, water efficiency, and more.
Trump Administration and Floriculture: Research Funding Restored, and Critical Shutdown Resources By Brian D. Sparks|October 9, 2025 The editorial team at Greenhouse Grower brings you the latest updates from the Trump administration’s policies and their impact on floriculture.
How to Optimize Supplemental Lighting During Winter’s Shorter Days By LLK Greenhouse Solutions|October 9, 2025 Learn how greenhouse operations can address lighting needs during the shorter daylight hours of fall and winter.
Boekestyn Greenhouses Takes a Big Step Toward Fully Automated Plant Production By WPS (We Prove Solutions)|October 7, 2025 This Canadian-based ornamental grower is investing in a Plant Order System from WPS to sustain growth while saving on labor.
How the Best U.S. Colleges in Ag Sciences Rank for 2026 By Paul Rusnak|October 2, 2025 See if your school made the ‘2026 Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences in America’ list, factoring in key stats, alumni reviews, and more.
Lessons Learned in Dynamic Lighting with Pleasant View Gardens By Brian D. Sparks|October 2, 2025 Here are some first-year insights from Pleasant View Gardens on its trials with Sollum Technologies’ dynamic lighting system.
Learning Opportunity: Grower Trends to Watch for in 2026 By Nick Matysik|October 1, 2025 American Floral Endowment’s next Grow Pro webinar covers upcoming economic trends and consumer predictions for growers in 2026.
Trump’s New Executive Order Prompts SAF Push for Flower Tariff Relief By Society of American Florists|September 30, 2025 In response to a Sept. 5 executive order, the Society of American Florists is advocating for tariff relief for the floral industry.
2025 Outstanding Extension Educator Award Presented to Roberto Lopez By Michigan State University|September 25, 2025 Roberto Lopez of MSU Extension was one of many award recipients recognized by the American Society for Horticultural Science.
