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Trends: Proven Winners 2025 perennial survey shows strong demand

Repeat purchases, robust spending and a preference for purple top this year’s findings.

American Horticultural Society welcomes five new board members

The new board members are Kathryn Acerbo-Bachmann, James Folsom, Panayoti Kelaidis, Christian Primeau and Bryant Smith.

American Floral Endowment establishes Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund

Organizations with impactful projects, programs or initiatives benefiting the floriculture industry within the United States are encouraged to apply for funding.

Super Charged Moon Juice from Moon Valley Nurseries now available nationally

Moon Valley Nurseries' proprietary fertilizer with a regional cult following is expanding nationally.

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.

USDA fires experts on invasive pests, including Asian citrus psyllid, chilli thrips

Among those who lost their jobs is Jonah Ulmer, a national taxonomist and the federal government’s foremost authority on thrips and psyllids.

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.

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.

Farwest Show calls for 2025 New Varieties Showcase entries

For 2025, two tiers of entry are being offered.