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Investing in Efficiencies with McCorkle Nurseries

With 83 years under its belt, McCorkle Nurseries in Dearing, Georgia, thrives by blending time-tested growing practices with strategic investments in technology, efficiency and workforce development. Led by Operations Manager Chris McCorkle and General Manager Blaze Podgorski, the operation grows a diverse mix of woody ornamentals and perennials across 460 acres, shipping primarily to six […]

Root Out Risks: Smarter Cybersecurity Strategies

By Alex Breitinger, lead IT advisor, Pinion Digital transformation is reshaping horticulture businesses with tools to track orders, manage supply chains, and communicate with customers more seamlessly than ever. But greater connectivity also opens more doors to cybercriminals. Cyberattacks today are smarter, faster, and harder to spot, especially for businesses without strong defenses. Gone are […]

5 Tech Tools to Streamline Your Business

Whether you manage a greenhouse or nursery, run a garden center, design interior plantscapes, or provide landscape services, technology can streamline how your business works. From cutting down on waste to saving time and helping your team work smarter, the right tools make a difference. Here are five practical ways to start using tech in […]

Adopting Technology That Works for Your Team

While the use of technology in horticulture isn’t new, what has changed is its accessibility. Today’s solutions are easier to implement, more affordable, and increasingly compatible with legacy systems. As labor shortages persist, input costs rise, and production windows tighten, the opportunity and urgency for adopting technology have never been greater. Forward-thinking operations are using […]

Court Vacates 2023 AEWR Rule, USDA Signals Further Changes Ahead

By Rachel Pick The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Final Rule, which had established a new methodology for setting H-2A wages. Until DOL issues further direction, AEWR rates will revert to the 2010 methodology, though employers with contracts […]

Tending Your Money Garden: Automating AP & AR for Growers

Provided by AmericanHort affinity partner, SFP In every greenhouse and nursery, two systems keep the operation alive: Accounts Payable (AP)—the roots drawing nutrients from vendors—and Accounts Receivable (AR)—the blossoms harvested from customers. Many growers still water these beds with leaky cans: paper invoices, manual entry, and checks in the mail. It “works,” until peak season […]

US–EU Trade Deal

On August 21, the U.S. and European Union announced a new framework agreement outlining the direction of transatlantic trade policy. While many details remain to be worked out, the agreement includes important provisions for industrial goods, agriculture, and supply chains.  Key takeaways: 

Jobs Report Fallout: BLS Shakeup Raises Credibility Concerns 

By Rachel Pick  President Trump’s firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, just hours after a disappointing July jobs report, has sparked widespread concern over the politicization of federal economic data. The report showed just 73,000 new jobs added, far below expectations, and market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut at […]