Richard Jones

Vice President of Content and Client Engagement for DunhamTrimmer, LLC

[2BMonthly @2bMonthly]

10 years. 117 issues. Nearly 5000 news items. @2BMonthly is the leading resource for information on the Global Biocontrol & Biostimulant markets and the just-released 2BMonthly Archival Database puts all this information at your fingertips. Here’s how…
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[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

"Shrinkage is the silent assassin." Peter Konjoian of Konjoian's Horticulture Education Services and Michelle Klieger, Founder of Stratagerm Consulting, brought all the elements together to help create an action plan for business success in an inflationary market.

#GROWsummit

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

Roundtable discussions are happening NOW at the GROWERS Lounge! Great conversations to kick off the GROW Executive Summit.

#GROWsummit #greenhousegrower #controlledenvironmentagriculture

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

Janeen Wright, Editor for Greenhouse Grower, welcomes guests to GROW Executive Summit 2022!
This is the only greenhouse industry event that brings forward-thinking leaders from across the industry together.

#GROWsummit #greenhousegrower

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

We're starting the morning off strong with one of our Title Sponsors, Chris Higgins, President and Co-founder of @hortamericas: Supporting Commercial Horticulture North America.

"Technology is only as good as our ability to use it."

#GROWsummit #greenhousegrower

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

Charlie Hall is taking a deep dive into the Green Industry Economic Climate and Forecast for 2023.

"The price of labor continues to go up, but the rate that it’s rising is decreasing. That’s because the number of available jobs is slowly starting to decline."

#GROWsummit

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

Michelle Klieger, Founder of Stratagerm Consulting, presents Vegetables Industry High Altitude View.

"Much of greenhouse vegetable production is regional, and this gives you a greater chance to get to know your customers."

#GROWsummit #greenhousegrower

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

Dr. Melinda Knuth, Assistant Professor of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State, delivers a dynamic session: Consumer Behavior Statistics Every CEO Should Know in 2023.

#GROWsummit #greenhousegrower #controlledenvironmentagriculture

[C Higgins @UrbanFoodFocus]

Lets get this thing started and lets get this thing started right! #GrowSummit focused on helping executives in the #greenhousegrown industries.
@hortamericas

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

"Despite headaches, H-2A program continues to rise in popularity every year," says Jorge Zamora, Associate General Counsel for @CostaFarms, during his informative session: 'Labor Market Regulations: What We Know, What You Can Do'.

#GROWsummit #greenhousegrower

[Greenhouse Grower @greenhousegrow]

Troy Shumaker, Operations Manager with Manzana, discusses the question on everyone's mind- Does H-2A Make Sense for My Business? 

"Greenhouse growers using H-2A have said that having H-2A workers allowed them to get back to focusing on growing their business."

#GROWsummit

[Richard Jones @RichardJonesBio]

Insights from #TechHubLIVE: Golly Farms Todd Golly - “For the first time in history where we’re bringing the consumer into the tech equation. Much of ag tech development now is driven by a concern or demand the consumer has, and not as much from the production end.”

[Richard Jones @RichardJonesBio]

Finishing up a great 2nd annual #TechHubLIVE with insights and takeaways from @croplifemag Lara Sowinski, Neil Horrom @MercerLandmark, Todd Golly, Golly Farms, and Steve Pitstick @PitstickFarms

[Richard Jones @RichardJonesBio]

@ClimateLLC_ag Scott Speck on the results of tech in ag. US corn yields were flat for decades but the adoption of tech from hybrid corn to synthetic fertilizer, GM crops, and precision ag drove a huge wave of growth. The next driver will be digital ag. #TechHubLIVE

[Richard Jones @RichardJonesBio]

@efcsystems Michael Moore talking about the potential for ransomware attacks: “Ag retailers on average allocate only 0.6% of their gross revenues on their IT budgets. #TechHubLIVE

[Richard Jones @RichardJonesBio]

A really important topic that doesn’t get enough attention for ag businesses: the potential for a ransomware attack. Michael Moore @efcsystems is describing how to tell if your business is at risk. #TechHubLIVE

[Richard Jones @RichardJonesBio]

Dan Freiberg @PremierCrop in #TechHubLIVE panel on technology and ROI: “Never in my career have I seen where farmers don’t adopt something if you prove it pays.”

[Tim Friedel 🌎🧪 🌽 @Tim_Friedel]

Cool stuff at #TechHubLIVE including this 500lb spraying drone with 20gal tank by @guardian_ag that refills and recharges in 1 minute.

[SoilView @soilsampling]

Great start to the day at #TechHubLive - meeting some great people, seeing innovative new tech, and engaging speakers - lots of things to take away from this show!

[Richard Jones @RichardJonesBio]

Forefront Ag Solutions’ Erich Eller: “What is precision ag anymore? With all due respect, precision ag is not sensors and drones and software. Precision ag is the people in this room that make agronomic decisions that impact economics. #TechHubLIVE