Business & Management
Pack River Farm selects Sollum Technologies for LED lighting
Pack River Farm in Northern Idaho has chosen Sollum Technologies' LED lighting solution to enhance its production of tomatoes, lettuce, and microgreens. The certified organic farm is known for its commitment to sustainable farming practices... more »
Ball FloraPlant launches enhanced site search functionality
Ball FloraPlant has introduced a new site search feature on its website, designed to provide users with quick and reliable results. Located at the top-right corner of the website, the search bar allows customers to... more »
USDA to release agricultural projections on Nov. 7
The USDA will release selected tables from its "USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034" report on Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. These tables will provide 10-year projections for major U.S. crops and livestock products. The full... more »
Court to hear lawsuit against Labor Department’s Rule
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky will hold a hearing on Nov. 4 at 9:00 a.m. ET, regarding a lawsuit filed by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several... more »
Soil management tips for Hurricane-impacted North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) recently issued a press release detailing information on the reported impacts and guidelines for soil and crop management from Hurricane Helene. The information in the... more »
MSU forms new partnership to bridge research and business
Michigan State University AgBioResearch and three MSU colleges have announced a new partnership aimed at helping scientists turn research into practical solutions for businesses and government. The collaboration involves AgBioResearch, the College of Agriculture and... more »
Beekenkamp, Dümmen Orange pursue closer partnership
Beekenkamp Group and Dümmen Orange are in discussions to enhance a partnership in marketing, research and development and production. A Letter of Intent has been signed to explore this collaboration. Beekenkamp Group, a Dutch family-owned... more »
USDA announces $233M in Hurricane Helene aid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced over $233 million in indemnity payments for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene through its Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) program. The program aims to assist producers in... more »
Free Cyber Insights Report offered at Global Produce and Floral Show
ZAG Technical Services, an IT and cybersecurity service for the agriculture industry, will offering free Cyber Insights Reports at the Global Produce and Floral Show that will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Oct. 17-19,... more »
Mitigating shrink in the production greenhouse
While the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency over a year ago, the pandemic had a massive impact on the green industry and triggered ripple effects on the... more »