U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry found cocaine that totaled $6.9million in street value in a shipment of roses.

“This substantial cocaine seizure at the World Trade Bridge highlights the steadfast dedication of our officers in safeguarding our borders and communities from the threat of illicit drug trafficking,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “The discovery within a shipment of roses demonstrates the vigilance and expertise of our officers. Their commitment to the mission reflects the high standards of service CBP upholds, and

Danziger is set for a series of Rose Open Days, The Global Rose Festival 2026, taking place in Kenya (Feb. 16-20, 2026) and Colombia (March 24-27, 2026), with an additional exclusive Open Day in Ecuador by invitation only.

The upcoming Open Days provide growers with three opportunities to evaluate the company’s latest rose introductions while reinforcing Danziger’s growing presence in the global rose segment. Alongside new introductions, visitors will encounter a broad range of established, well-known varieties as well as additional recent releases, offering a comprehensive view of Danziger’s

Valentine’s Day this Saturday marks the beginning of the floral peak season. As it does every year, C.H. Robinson, a global logistics company, is set to move up to 10 million boxes of flowers – representing roughly one of every four fresh floral units sold at retail – helping deliver bouquets across the country.

The company specializes in managing complex, temperature-sensitive supply chains.

"What you might not realize when you receive that perfect bouquet is the sophisticated logistics operation it took to bring it to you," said Jose Rossignoli, president of Robinson Fresh, the company's fresh

Instacart and 1-800-Flowers.com have announced a nationwide partnership that allows customers across the United States to order fresh flowers and gifts for on-demand delivery through the Instacart app, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Instacart, a grocery technology company, said 1-800-Flowers.com Inc. is its first nationwide pure-play floral partner. The collaboration enables customers to shop directly from 1-800-Flowers.com through the Instacart app, with delivery available from more than 700 participating florist locations in the company’s network. The partnership expands Instacart’s

Pest management plays a critical role in keeping floriculture businesses operating efficiently. Without effective controls, growers can face reduced crop quality, production losses and increased disease pressure. Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, offers a comprehensive approach to pest control that combines biological, chemical, cultural and physical methods.

Sustainabloom has enlisted the expertise of researchers to help growers implement IPM effectively. Through a detailed guide and supplemental resources, researchers Amanda Solliday and Dr. Melinda Knuth of the Department of Horticultural

Some of the most meaningful research opportunities come from stepping beyond the familiar — new environments, new collaborators and new ways of thinking. A new named fund through AFE is designed to make those experiences possible for Ph.D. students in floriculture.

Established in January 2026, the Royal Heins International Floriculture Research Scholarship Fund supports semesterlong international research experiences that help doctoral students grow both scientifically and professionally.

“I chose to work with AFE because it has a long-standing, trusted track record of supporting scholarships