California's Panoche Water District has implemented a solar desalination facility in response to the need for cost-effective solutions that would ensure the availability of sustainable water in the vital agricultural region. The facility, located in Firebaugh, Calif., utilizes renewable desalination technology from WaterFX.
California is experiencing one of its driest years in history, and growers all over the state are searching for the best way to handle higher water costs and possible water use restrictions.
BASF Empress Intrinsic brand fungicide has received supplemental labeling from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on herbaceous and woody plants in greenhouse, nursery container and field production in New York.
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and the New England Nursery Association (NENA) have created of the New England Nursery Association Industry Growth Fund, a new type of grant program through HRI.
Speakers were announced for the upcoming Seeley Summit, which will be held by Cornell University’s Seeley Conference Board June 22-24 in Lisle, Ill. The conference will focus on the issue of water scarcity.
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) recently honored nearly three dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting, held this year in Vancouver, Canada.
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) held a grassroots luncheon on Feb. 7, 2014, in Boston for green industry members at New England Grows, one of the Northeast’s largest horticulture trade shows.
If you’re attending the 2014 California Spring Trials, you’ll need to schedule your appointments at each breeder stop. Here is a quick glance at where the map will take you, and the resources you’ll need to get the most out of your trip.
The Northeast Greenhouse Conference (formerly the New England Greenhouse Conference) will be held November 5-6 at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) will grant $400,000 in financial support for 16 new projects that investigate solutions in the areas of horticultural production, pest management, environmental stewardship and business and marketing.
