Brian Sparks

1 week ago | greenhousegrower.com | Brian Sparks

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) offers several paid internships and scholarship programs for floriculture and horticulture students. For newcomers to the field and those looking to learn more, Greenhouse Grower‘s Brian Sparks recently sat down with AFE Research Coordinator Laura Barth to discuss how its internship program works and the benefits it brings to the industry as a whole. How AFE’s Internship Program Is Building New Industry Experts (Video)Brian D.

1 week ago | greenhousegrower.com | Brian Sparks

Petunia ‘Pink Dream’; photo: Robin Siktberg While Westhoff was planning its 2025 California Spring Trials (CAST) display, the team was also brainstorming for next season and beyond. According to Westhoff Sales Manager Bart Hayes, the goal was to consider the current and future needs of the garden consumer, what growers are looking for, and how to best connect Westhoff’s products to growers and the broker sales force across North America.

1 week ago | greenhousegrower.com | Brian Sparks

Greenhouse Grower has entered the world of podcasts with the launch of our “Greenhouse Grower to Grower” series. In the podcast, which will be delivered every other week, we talk to growers from across the controlled-environment industry about market trends, innovation, their biggest challenges and opportunities, and more.

2 weeks ago | developer.nvidia.com | Brian Sparks

In a cavernous room at an undisclosed location in Japan, a digital revolution is unfolding. Racks of servers stand like giants, their sleek frames linked by thousands of cables humming with potential. Until last year, this sprawling AI factory didn’t exist. Now it’s poised to anchor SoftBank Corporation’s vision for AI-powered innovation, a vision rooted in creating a society that coexists with AI, using advanced infrastructure to drive progress.

2 weeks ago | greenhousegrower.com | Brian Sparks

Each week, the editorial team at Greenhouse Grower and Meister Media Worldwide will bring you the latest updates from the Trump administration’s policies and their impact on floriculture, from labor to the farm bill to funding for anything from federal loans to research and Extension. We also want to hear from you. What questions do you have about immigration enforcement, tariffs, or other topics? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to get you answers. Here’s our update for April 10.