Newsletter Benchrunner Friday Energy Costs Driving Growers to Focus on Efficiency By Brian D. Sparks|June 17, 2026
Top Production Trends from the 2025 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey By Anthony P. Keinath|July 9, 2025 Here’s a first look at crop production trends revealed from the 2025 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey.
Understanding How Plant Rust Manifests and How to Spot and Stop It By Terra Nova Nurseries|July 7, 2025 Terra Nova Nurseries looks at the ideal conditions for plant rust propagation and how to identify and treat rust before it spreads.
Is Plasma Activated Water the Next CEA Breakthrough? By Dana Shugrue|July 7, 2025 Dana Shugrue of CEAg World talks with Nate Eylands, Ph.D. and Neil Mattson, Ph.D. about plasma-activated water in the CEA industry.
Native Plant Propagation and Production Survey Now Open By The Ohio State University|July 7, 2025 The Ohio State University is seeking voluntary input to identify research and Extension priorities on native plant propagation and production.
The Present and Future of High-Tech Agriculture By Agritecture|July 2, 2025 Agritecture examines how advanced technology is shaping the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) space.
Equipment Planning and Upgrading for Improved Greenhouse Efficiency By Josh Holleb|July 2, 2025 Josh Holleb of Ceres Greenhouse Solutions talks about maintaining growth and efficiency of your greenhouse by planning equipment upgrades.
A Care and Handling Guide for Bareroot Plants By Bailey Nurseries|July 1, 2025 Bailey Nurseries offers insights into its bareroot production practices and tips for proper handling of bareroot plants by growers.
How One Young Researcher Is Seeking Sustainable Floriculture Solutions By North Carolina State University|June 30, 2025 Research from Amanda Solliday of North Carolina State University looks at sustainability practices to strengthen the future of floriculture.
Video Spotlight: Sector Insights from TTA-ISO By Nick Matysik|June 30, 2025 TTA-ISO’s Sector Insights video series looks at ways the company is developing solutions for different parts of the industry.
Finding New Sustainable Uses of Plastics in Horticulture By Wageningen University and Research|June 26, 2025 Findings from the WUR’s ‘Circular Use of Plastics in Agriculture and Horticulture’ project show ways to use plastics more sustainably.
How to Eliminate Bottlenecks by Improving Rootzone Design By Brandan A. Shur|June 25, 2025 Brandan A. Shur covers the problem of congestion in the rootzone and how to fix this bottleneck that inhibits crop nutrition.
Equitable Food Initiative Launches New 2025 Pollinator Week Toolkit By Equitable Food Initiative|June 24, 2025 Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) celebrated pollinator week (June 16-22, 2025) by launching a free toolkit of educational resources.
New UF/IFAS Research Looks to Protect Pollinators from Pesticide Exposures By UF/IFAS News|June 20, 2025 Chris and Sandra Wilson of the University of Florida are researching ways to minimize pollinator exposure to harmful pesticides.
