Find out which ornamental varieties were named best in show during the Society of American Florists (SAF)’s annual convention.
The two industry-leading organizations are working together to support the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative.
Special designation from Society of American Florists an honorable distinction recognized throughout the industry.
Shawn McBurney, Senior Director of Government Relations for the Society of American Florists, says policies related to immigration, trade, and tariff negotiations could have a big effect on floriculture.
Mel Schwanke was a member of the Society of American Florists Hall of Fame and, along with his surviving wife, Joey, was known throughout the floral industry for his passion and dedication.
The Society of American Florists says the U.S. has agreed to temporarily delay the escalation of certain tariffs on floriculture hard goods produced in China from 10% to 25%. The increase was scheduled to take effect in January.
The Senate’s version of the next Farm Bill includes language updating a law that protects the intellectual property of floral industry breeders, according to the Society of American Florists.
The report, which hadn’t been published since 2015, provides critical data on floral industry products and is widely considered to be the benchmark in identifying market trends and sales opportunities.
When Rep. Julia Brownley of California visited Sun Valley Group, she got a firsthand look at a very busy time in the life of a flower grower.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, (D, CA), one of the floral industry’s biggest advocates in Congress, will deliver a pep talk to the Society of American Florists’ (SAF) Congressional Action Days participants before they meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Four breeders — Ball Horticultural Co., Dümmen Orange, Proven Winners, and Syngenta Flowers — will participate in the initial pilot, which will include greenhouse growing operations in six Latin American countries.
Check out how this year’s Petal It Forward event brought smiling faces to people across the country, including one personal story.
The Society of American Florists’ “Petal it Forward” campaign returns in 2017. Learn how you can participate in this day of spreading kindness through flowers.