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GROWERTALKS - March 2025 Issue (Vol. 88 No. 11)
Acres & Acres
Plant to Plan … But Then Adjust?
Chris Beytes
How much can you adjust your plan once the season is rolling?
Cover Story
Winter Trade Show Highlights
Chris Beytes & Jennifer Zurko
No matter the weather, rain or shine (or snow or cold), we brave the elements to attend as many new year events to bring you an early sneak peak of the newest products.
Features
Energy Roadmap
Carla Dempsey
Smart energy practices for sustainable (and profitable) growing.
Features
Mastering Training & Development
Ben Molenda
An established training and development program limits turnover and disinterest, and ensures employees are happy and dedicated in the workplace.
Features
Oh, Snap!
Lowell Halvorson
Taking photos that help you sell.
Features
Preparing for Convective Storms
Traci Dooley
How greenhouse businesses can mitigate rising risks.
Features
Reaping the Rewards of Ranunculus
Roberto Lopez & Jessie Brown
Proper vernalization protocols for these specialty cuts.
Growers Talk Business
Turning the Tide on Diminishing Margins
Susie Raker
While advancements in technology have opened up new possibilities, market competition and a growing demand for sustainability are shrinking margins and challenging long-term viability.
Growers Talk Production
The Process of Production Planning
Brian Groves
Every summer we crunch the numbers and let data help us with our annual production planning.
GT in Brief
In Memoriam: Nick VanWingerden
Chris Beytes
Nicolaas “Nick” VanWingerden, former owner of Mid-American Growers of Granville, Illinois, passed away on January 16. He was 71.
GT in Brief
More 2025 AAS Winners Announced
Jennifer Zurko
All-America Selections (AAS), North America’s non-profit plant trialing organization, announced five new AAS Winners for the 2025 gardening season.
GT in Brief
More Room for Rain Wands …
Jennifer Zurko
Along with 14,000 sq. ft. of brand-new office space, Dramm now has 84,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and factory space to assemble, package and ship all of their water-focused products.
GT in Brief
On the Move
Jennifer Zurko
Aris; Bailey; Ball Horticultural Company; North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association; Star Roses and Plants
GT in Brief
STILT.PRO Acquires Kase Horticulture
Chris Beytes
Two machine companies become one with the acquisition of Kase Horticulture of Whitney, Texas, by the young company STILT.PRO of Thomson, Georgia.
GT in Brief
Suntory Buys Partner MNP, Launches European Division
Chris Beytes
Last fall, Suntory Flowers Limited acquired its European partner Moerheim New Plants (MNP) of the Netherlands as part of its strategic initiative to expand business in Europe.
GT in Brief
The Second P in IPPS to Change
Chris Beytes
The International Plant Propagators’ Society has taken a vote of its membership and six out of seven regions voted in favor of adopting a new name: the International Plant Production Society.
GT in Brief
TTA and ISO Join Forces
Chris Beytes
The only two companies manufacturing cutting-sticking robots have decided to merge. TTA and ISO Horti, both based in the Netherlands, will operate under the name TTA-ISO.
Guest Column
Early Autumn Trends in Rudbeckia hirta
Lowell Halvorson
For years, the industry has been trying to expand the green decor market by using season extenders.
Inside Look
Away/Toward, More/Less
Jennifer Zurko
Maybe one of the things under your More List is staying up on the trends, paying more attention to what’s new with indoor plants or investing in new automation.
JZ on D.C.
Steps on How to Handle ICE Visits
Compiled by Jennifer Zurko
With the increase of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits to businesses and communities around the country, a reader suggested we share some guidelines to help you understand how to handle these situations professionally and lawfully.
Pest Management
Aphids: It’s Go Time
Jeremy Webber
If you’re going the pesticide-free or reduced pesticide route with your battle plan, understanding a few key points about the main ones that you’re likely to find will go a long way towards winning the war this spring.
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Mycorrhizal Applications
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High-Quality Seed
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Pulsed Xenon Greenhouse Lighting
Firefly-One LLC
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Strip-It PRO
PACE 49 Inc.
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