The Grow A Lot program enriches communities by turning vacant lots into productive hydroponic greenhouses. Several companies are teaming up to work on this project, which is part of the Clinton Global Initiative America Commitment to Action.

Members of Congress and their staff members from 79 offices packed into the room to listen to Lucht and the two other featured speakers, and learn about the challenges posed by current ACA definitions.

Gotham Greens announced October 7 that it has partnered with Method Products, an eco-friendly cleaning product company – to build what they are calling the “world’s largest rooftop farm” at Method’s new manufacturing plant in the Pullman neighborhood, on Chicago’s south side.

Oglesby Plants International announces the promotion of Dottie Raines to sales manager.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest nearly $118 million in grants to strengthen markets for specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and horticulture and nursery crops.

The New Jersey Green Industry Council’s 2014 Pollinator Summit is an event and issue briefing for everyone who works in the green industry, agriculture, or related industries. The event will take place Nov. 11 at the National Conference Center, East Windsor, N.J.

Through increases in forage and habitat for bees, as well as good stewardship in using insecticides, our industry can be part of the solution.

The committee will develop the extent and manner in which AmericanHort pursues and implements actions to influence legislation, regulation and public policy.

Amy Miller, a senior majoring in horticulture at The Ohio State University, is the recipient of the 2014-15 Shinoda Scholar of the Year award.

Klasmann-Delimann Americas hires new eastern United States territory manager.

Timorex Gold, a broad spectrum fungicide, has received EPA registration in the U.S. for disease control on organic and conventional crops.

Harvest Automation has unveiled a new introductory robot rental program as a way for customers to get started with HV-100 robots.

In 2014, there are three states with pending legislation to legalize medical marijuana, and national legislation is pending for pro-medical (non-legalizing) marijuana. Learn more about state and national bills here.