Katie McDaniel, Associate Editor

Katie McDaniel, Associate Editor

Associate Editor

Katie McDaniel is associate editor of Nursery Management magazine. Originally from Georgia, she graduated from Georgia College & State University with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication. Before joining the business-to-business publication industry, she spent several years as a newspaper reporter, magazine designer and writer for several consumer-facing magazines in Georgia's Lake Country. Katie resides in Hagerstown, Maryland, with her husband Sam. She enjoys exploring new restaurants, hiking and photographing nature. A three-time ASBPE award-winner, Katie is proud to write about the nursery industry and share the incredible stories of many growers and their operations.

80 Acres Farms expands to Georgia, Texas and Colorado

As the demand for fresh, local, pesticide-free produce continues to grow, 80 Acres Farms is leveraging more than a decade of industry learnings by acquiring and revitalizing existing vertical farming facilities.

Sollum Technologies and Indoor Ag-Con announce recipients of Sollum Student Scholarship

Erica Hernandez and Brandan Shur will have the opportunity to engage with leading growers, researchers and technology providers during the two-day event, expanding their knowledge and professional networks.

BioTherm launches Ultimate Grower Climate Control System

The Ultimate Grower Climate Control System offers versatility, suitable for indoor cultivation facilities with AirDentro units or greenhouse applications via BioTherm’s Plantcentric system.

USDA providing $2 billion to specialty crop growers after 2024 hurricanes

Support is available to producers nationwide and will significantly help producers of citrus and other specialty crops in the Southeast after Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, the USDA said.

Hydrofarm announces partnership with Trolmaster

Trolmaster, together with its two sister brands ThinkGrow LED and Aero-Fans, will become a “preferred brand” sold through Hydrofarm’s distribution platform.

Collaboration with Lubing brings CropKing NFT Channel to agriculture producers around the world

This marks a significant step in making the CropKing NFT Channel more accessible to businesses and users around the globe by decreasing lead times and shipping costs.

Farm, horticulture industry organizations file lawsuit against U.S. DOL for H-2A rule

The lawsuit argues the DOL’s recently finalized H-2A rule illegally gives temporary agriculture workers collective bargaining rights and restricts the First Amendment rights of farmers who employ H-2A workers.

After the storm

How hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the horticulture industry this fall.

Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast

How Hurricane Milton has affected the green industry in Florida and how the rest of the industry can help.

Hurricane Helene has devastated the horticulture industry. Here's how you can help

Green industry businesses throughout western North Carolina sustained heavy damage from Hurricane Helene, and many will be closed until further notice. Here's how you can help.