April 12, 2024

How Does A Grower Know When to Acquire or Change Their Software or Data System?

Use these questions to self-assess where your business is concerning system needs. A good software system can help automate many tasks and improve communication.
April 4, 2024

What is an EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement?

This document has many names. It has been known as a Reverse PO and a Purchase Order Change. Depending on what agreements are in place between the supplier and retailer you are working with, it can be set up in two common ways.
March 19, 2024

Effective Inventory Management: A Key to Success in the Horticultural Industry

Effective inventory management is not just about keeping track of plants and products; it's about staying organized and responsive to market trends. Learn the keys to inventory success in this blog.
March 4, 2024

Cultivate ’24 – Forecasting Workshop Announcement

We are pleased to announce that AGS and Ken Lane of Hathaway & Lane are presenting a Forecasting Workshop at Cultivate ’24.
February 26, 2024

Key Elements for Effective Item Identification in Inventory Management Systems

Identifying your items properly so that employees in the yard or greenhouse know what they are is crucial to correct inventory and availability, to accurate picks, and sales order fulfillment.
January 31, 2024

Understanding The Financial Impact Of Credit Card Fees For Growers and What To Do About It

This blog will walk through a credit card fee example to help illustrate the financial impact and options a grower has to potentially improve sales and cash flow.
January 23, 2024

Which Technology ChatGPT Says Will Help Growers Succeed in 2024

John Beauford talked with Brian Sparks from Greenhouse Grower about future innovations that would help growers. For fun, John asked ChatGPT “What is one technology-related trend in your market that will help growers maintain and build success moving into 2024 and beyond, and why?” Below is the response.
January 18, 2024

5 Practices Of Successful Growers

Growers that thrive in today’s competitive landscape must keep their eye on the prize and focus on what works for their business.
December 28, 2023

Payments 101: Understanding the Basics

In this blog post, we’ll demystify payment processing with digestible components, so you can spend less time on research and more time fostering the growth of your business.