Management
2025 Labor Survey Report
The 2025 GPN Labor Survey offers a snapshot of the horticulture industry’s current labor situation for greenhouse and nursery growers across the U.S. The responses reflect a wide range of perspectives and experiences, shaped by... more »
Managing with a leadership mentality
In all my many years in retail and then in my consultancy, I thought I had experienced just about all the highs and lows of the economy, politics and social impacts affecting businesses and our... more »
Industry groups welcome USDA Farm Labor Survey ending
Ag industry groups are celebrating USDA’s decision to end its Farm Labor Survey (FLS), saying the move will provide much-needed relief to farmers and ranchers. On Aug. 29, USDA filed a public inspection notice in... more »
Sollum Technologies appoints Giancarlo Santella as CFO
Sollum Technologies has named Giancarlo Santella as its new chief financial officer. Santella brings nearly 20 years of experience in corporate finance, operations and strategic growth. He most recently... more »
Danziger launches online hub to support growers
Danziger has launched a Growing Tips Hub to provide greenhouse and nursery growers with year-round access to professional growing resources. The online hub offers technical product pages for annuals and perennials, propagation and finishing tips,... more »
Be heard on today’s labor challenges
As the labor environment evolves, growers are increasingly challenged by hiring and retaining qualified workers. Rising wages, limited local labor pools and a reliance on seasonal or H-2A workers are driving businesses to reevaluate workforce... more »
Grower Success Stories: Rocket Farms is zooming
Rocket Farms began more than 70 years ago as a family-owned farming operation along California’s central coast. Rooted in agriculture and innovation, the company was formed with a simple mission: to grow quality plants with... more »
Software simplifies inventory and logistics
Managing plant inventory and logistics can be complex — but Agriware simplifies the process by connecting every part of the greenhouse operation into one seamless system. “Agriware’s software bridges the gap between what you planned... more »
Affording to automate in the greenhouse
According to USDA-Economic Research Service, wage and salary employment in agriculture, including horticulture, has been on a gradual upward trend since 2010. Agriculture employment has risen from 1.13 million workers in 2013 to 1.17 million... more »
USDA takes ‘bold action’ to ban Chinese farmland ownership, elevate farm security
The USDA launched its National Farm Security Action Plan on July 8 during a cabinet-level event aimed at barring China and other “foreign adversaries” from acquiring U.S. farmland, signaling a new front in national and... more »
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