Emily Mills, Digital Editor

Emily Mills, Digital Editor

Digital Editor

Emily Mills is digital editor of Garden Center, Greenhouse Management, Nursery Management and Produce Grower magazines. She plays a key role in developing news stories, producing exclusive online features and continuing to elevate the digital presence across all websites in GIE Media’s Horticulture Group. Emily joined GIE Media in 2023 as associate editor of Garden Center and later expanded her role by additionally serving as associate editor of Greenhouse Management and Produce Grower magazines. A Kent State University graduate, Emily spent seven years as a newspaper reporter in Ohio before joining the business-to-business publication industry. She enjoys hiking, yoga and crocheting, and she's never met a hydrangea she didn't like.

Dümmen Orange North America celebrating 25th anniversary in 2025

Dümmen positioned its North American headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, to be located near the industry’s largest event, known as the Ohio Florists Association Short Course (now called Cultivate).

Illinois Landscape Contractors Association changes name to Landscape Illinois

The announcement was made at iLandscape 2025 at the end of February.

2025 Proven Winners Horticulture Scholarship applications now open

Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000 with options for both two- and four-year programs.

ICL’s Gemini Granular herbicide now registered for use in California

Boosted by patented R-50 Optimizer, this selective granular pre-emergent gives growers the same efficacy with 50% less active ingredient, the company said.

Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund acquires Bioline AgroSciences

With Eurazeo’ s backing, Bioline AgroSciences said it will deepen its commitment to solving growers’ challenges in terms of pest control and meet evolving market standards while adopting more sustainable practices.

AmericanHort urges exclusion of sphagnum peat moss from proposed Canadian tariff

In five letters, AmericanHort urged the administration to exclude sphagnum peat moss and peat-based products from any proposed tariffs or grant a "critical mineral" status, thereby reducing the tariff rate to 10%.

USDA extends response deadline for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties

Producers who receive the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties are required to respond by federal law, as it is part of the Census of Agriculture program.

Seed Your Future, NC State launch 2024 Horticulture Industry Salary & Benefits Survey

Initially launched in 2022 in partnership with the American Floral Endowment, the survey offers a comprehensive look at wages and benefits across the horticulture sector.

Plantanova announces appointment of Sjaak Bakker as member of advisory council

Bakker, who has some 30 years of experience in the horticulture industry, will work with Plantanova on strengthening the connections between the Netherlands and Mexico.

BioWorks appoints Erika Rohr as regulatory manager

Rohr will oversee the company's regulatory compliance and strategy, ensuring BioWorks' products meet the highest standards for safety and efficacy, while reducing the time it takes to get new grower solutions approved for market introduction.