The strategic alliance between the two companies will provide complete growing solutions to all horticulture markets including vegetable, flower and medicinal cannabis in both greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture applications.
ePlantSource has announced the addition of five new suppliers to the list of partner companies who provide their products on ePlantSource.com. The additional partners will offer customers new products as well as expanded options for programs and locations.
American in Bloom, a non-profit organization that promotes community beautification through the use of flowers, plants and trees, announces a new president and vice president, along with new board members.
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.
Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or more need to report their water use by April 1.
The Plant Trials Database announced that there is now enough plant trialing data to share with the industry. The data can be accessed by going to the Plant Trials website and filling out a short application form.
Rebecca Siemonsma resigned from her position with Beekenkamp Plants, effective March 7, 2014. Siemonsma had been a technical product specialist with Beekenkamp Plants since November 2013.
Adaptive Plastics, Inc. has announced the promotion of Laurie Stribling to a newly created outside sales position. In her new position, Stribling will drive sales of Solexx greenhouse covering to commercial greenhouse and nursery growers.
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.
