CONTENTS THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE FOR COMMERCIAL GROWERS SEPTEMBER 2024 | VOLUME 34, NUMBER 9 30 On the Cover Disco Inferno Mix from Syngenta Flowers' Kwik Kombos line gives growers success without guesswork. Photo by Kim Sammartino. 6 FEATURES 6 Inventory Management Mitigating shrink Improve the bottom line, maximize profits in the nursery By Krystal Flogel 12 Trends Blossoming innovations A look at how CRISPR and tech are transforming cut flower production By Keith Loria 18 Variety Information Captivating combos New mixes from CAST for 2025 By Heather Machovina 22 Plant Health Plant breeding and pest management Keeping an eye on new genetics for pest susceptibility By Raymond Cloyd 28 Trial Garden Report Brilliant blooms in North Carolina Trials in the South are showing us what holds up to heat and drought By Debbie Eisele 40 BIG GROWER 30 James Greenhouses Growing to a higher standard Technology and versatility keep perennials business booming By Keith Loria COLUMNS 36 Great Lakes EXPO Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO By Madi Schafer 38 Perspectives Local propagation is the future By Della Fetzer 40 Culture Report Rex begonia By Jim Devereux Miss our August issue? It's now available to view on gpnmag.com GREENHOUSE PRODUCT NEWS 3 DEPARTMENTS 4 Editor's Report 35 Product Showcase 44 Product Marketplace 50 Classifieds/Ad Indexhttp://www.gpnmag.com