Exceptional drought' declared for first time by Austin-area aquifer district The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Washington, D.C., has opened the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey, a component of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Growers can respond to the survey online and will receive a paper survey at the beginning of 2024.Read more. |
Texas Business Leaders Meet to Discuss Immigration's Impact on Texas Workforce and Key Industries “Our immigrant community members make invaluable contributions to the success of our state, and they serve as vital pillars in our workforce. Immigrants comprise more than half of the landscaping industry, and bring a wealth of skills and talents that resonate across many other key industries in the Lone Star State. The nursery and landscape industries rely on their talent and drive, and our association plans on supporting and advocating for immigrants until the necessary reform is reached.” – Amy Graham, President & CEO, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Read more |
Greenhouse Business Trends Impacting Insurance in 2024 As we approach the new year, it’s time to anticipate what 2024 may hold for your horticultural business. Growing your operations and maximizing profits is undoubtedly a priority. It’s equally important to anticipate potential challenges and ensure your insurance coverages adapt to changes within your business Read More |
Setting the stage for cutting propagation The shift from seed to cutting-propagated material results from several new trends converging, including the exciting new genetics that can be brought to market more quickly with vegetative propagation and increasing popularity for larger finished container sizes. Rooted liners are undoubtedly available for purchase and can help simplify your production; rooting your cuttings has several benefits, such as greater control over quality and timing. Read More |
Topping does nothing to help crape myrtles…Neil Sperry's Gardens Crape myrtles have never been more popular. We now have more than 125 named varieties in the nursery industry – some more widely available than others. Mature heights range from 2 to 32 ft. depending on the variety. But I’m still out there slaying dragons, trying to get people to quit topping crape myrtles. Read More |
Upcoming Events
JANUARY 7-10, 2024
Lone Star Hort Forum (LSHF)TNLA's Lone Star Hort Forum will be held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center. Participants can connect with colleagues, earn CEUs, enjoy keynote presentations and breakout sessions, take a tour (separate registration required), and celebrate at TNLA's Awards Festival! Learn more about this by clicking here.
February 2, 2024
Region II Winter Workshop! Clases en Español!
Save the Date for the Region II Winter Workshop happening at HCC Alief Hayes Campus, 2811 Hayes Road Building C, Houston, TX 77082 from 7AM-5PM. There will be classes in both SPANISH and English, earn Irrigation & Pesticide CEUS plus many more details to come, so stay tuned! RSVP to or if you have any questions please reach out to Ryan Laid rlaird@sanjacsupply.com
Lone Star Hort Forum (LSHF)TNLA's Lone Star Hort Forum will be held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center. Participants can connect with colleagues, earn CEUs, enjoy keynote presentations and breakout sessions, take a tour (separate registration required), and celebrate at TNLA's Awards Festival! Learn more about this by clicking here.
February 2, 2024
Region II Winter Workshop! Clases en Español!
Save the Date for the Region II Winter Workshop happening at HCC Alief Hayes Campus, 2811 Hayes Road Building C, Houston, TX 77082 from 7AM-5PM. There will be classes in both SPANISH and English, earn Irrigation & Pesticide CEUS plus many more details to come, so stay tuned! RSVP to or if you have any questions please reach out to Ryan Laid rlaird@sanjacsupply.com