Industry Insider: Mid-Year Update to the Index of Prices Paid by Growers
Prior to the COVID pandemic, the green industry was in the mature stage of its industry life cycle. As such, there was margin compression occurring in the industry, where prices were slow to increase due to real and perceived competitive forces while, at the same time, the costs of the inputs used to produce these […]
5 things to think about BEFORE you apply for foreign workers
With businesses across the United States struggling to find reliable labor, let alone in labor intensive occupations, many are left asking what should I do? Sure, raising the wage well above $15.00 an hour in some occupations is doable, but does it attract reliable labor? Maybe offer incentives like bonuses, medical insurance, paid time off, […]
Safety In The Office
The office setting sure has changed over the past few years. Many of us are returning to the office full-time, others are working from home and some of us are working a hybrid schedule. No matter what our work schedule is we need to stay diligent about the office dangers lurking around the corner. Just […]
Quarterly Advocacy Update June 2022
As Congress prepares its final legislative push before the midterm elections, get your questions answered on what’s happening in Washington DC that will affect green industry businesses. This quarter, we will discuss: must-pass legislation confronting Congress; updates on key industry priorities; the Administration’s regulatory agenda; and more
Developing a safety program
Developing an effective safety program is key to a healthy workplace for your employees and your bottom line. Not only are there costs associated with injuries but there are other affected areas such as employee morale and potential violations that could result in expensive fines. The benefits of implementing an effective safety program, according to […]
Summer Savings: Tips for Reducing Energy Usage (& Costs)
Summer is on the horizon, and for many of us, those above average temperatures have already hit. Unfortunately, higher temperatures and higher energy bills go hand in hand if not properly managed. Coupled with the volatile electricity and natural gas prices as of late, many businesses are looking at significant increases on their energy bills […]
Women In Horticulture – May 2022
Dr. Alicain Carlson is a young mother holding her “dream job” as the technical manager at Syngenta Flowers where she manages a team of technical leads and horticultural scientists across the country and at two trial locations. The daughter of an Army officer, Alicain grew up all over the United States and spent her high […]
Research Shows Plants Benefit Our Health and Well-Being
While often overlooked, mental health challenges are not unique to the young or old, rural, or urban. It affects everyone at various seasons of life and in different ways and has certainly been more top of mind given the challenges of the past two years. In fact, according to a recent study conducted by Morning […]
How Do Consumers Visually Find the Plant They’ll Buy?
Presented by Dr. Bridget Behe – Professor of Horticultural Marketing at Michigan State University HRI has funded several studies of how consumers view retail displays in order to find the plant they want to purchase. Findings give growers, retailers, and wholesalers insight as to how consumers “read” or “view” these displays in the plant selection […]