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November 27, 2021
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has deployed a new, high-tech tool to help protect U.S. nursery and specialty crop growers from Ralstonia solanacearum.
New Mountain Capital has acquired Profile Products and will work together with Profile’s current leadership team to continue the company’s growth trajectory.
New technology is growing by leaps and bounds to move more food crop production chores under cover.
Software mogul leads the way in effort to raise more than $50 million for California startup that believes bots can grow produce more sustainably.
The growing media industry may be strained right now, but it remains strong, dedicated, innovative, and resilient.
The rapidly expanding greenhouse vegetable market is forcing many growers to consider their long-term future. Here’s why growing new crops may be the answer.
The final module of the Plant Lighting Short Course will highlight the latest developments in control systems used to reduce energy consumption while providing optimum lighting conditions.
In the webcast’s first episode, Fluence CEO David Cohen discusses the trials and successes of Michigan cannabis cultivator Michael Ward in building and launching Harbor Farmz.
A United Kingdom-based farming education organization says it is engaging with more young people than ever before.
High costs currently limit large-scale operations, but new technologies could help make the approach more popular.
Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, a horticultural entomologist specializing in integrated pest management, was recently recognized by the Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers.
The Plant Company is partnering with Proven Winners to market houseplant varieties under the Proven Winners brand.
Learn how Greenhouse Grower’s 2021 Technology of the Year Award winner is helping growers increase profitability by optimizing their energy use while taking advantage of utility rebates.