Category: Greenhouse Product News
Harnois and Dubois partner for crop solutions
Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a partnership to provide comprehensive solutions for open-field and berry growers in Canada and the U.S.
USDA introduces new programs to support specialty crop growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced two new programs aimed at assisting specialty crop producers impacted by severe weather and market challenges. The Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative will allocate $2 billion to help growers of fruits, vegetables and nuts expand market access and maintain a strong domestic supply.
Young floral professionals to gather in Dallas for Next Gen LIVE!
The Society of American Florists (SAF) will host its 4th annual Next Gen LIVE! conference in Dallas from Feb. 23-25, 2025, offering young professionals in the floral industry opportunities to build skills, gain insights and connect with peers.
Researchers uncover strategies to boost zinc in crops
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered new ways to improve zinc-enriched fertilizers, which could increase crop yields and enhance food nutrition worldwide.
HRI names 2024 Bigelow scholarship recipient
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has named Dante Filadoro as the 2024 recipient of the Timothy S. and Palmer W. “Bill” Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship.
Bloomin’ Easy app offers easy gardening solutions
Bloomin’ Easy has introduced Care+, an app designed to simplify gardening for young homeowners and beginners.
Policy aide picked for Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture
A former White House aide lawyer with agriculture ties under President-elect Donald Trump has been tapped to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Cox Farms now largest greenhouse operator in North America
Cox Farms, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, has become North America’s largest greenhouse operator, surpassing 700 acres across its Mucci Farms and BrightFarms brands.
HRI awards 2024 Akehurst Scholarship
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has named Elliott Kenney, a graduate student in landscape architecture at the University of Maryland, as the 2024 recipient of the Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship.
Profile Products names Southwest sales manager
Profile Products has appointed Mercedes Medina as regional sales manager for its Profile Growing Solutions team in the Southwest territory, leveraging her more than 20 years of experience in horticulture sales.
Dutch tomato grower boosts efficiency with AI tools
Breugem Horticulture, a family-owned greenhouse tomato grower in Blijswijk, the Netherlands, is using AI-driven technology from Source.ag to improve efficiency and manage its operations.
How are you maximizing greenhouse production space?
During the hustle of the spring season, many ornamental growers feel the pressure of tight spaces during crop production and staging. For some growers, the idea of building or leasing additional growing structures may not be a financially viable option.
Signify and UBC trial advances year-round pepper yield
Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are entering the fourth year of an LED lighting trial aimed at increasing year-round pepper production.
Dümmen Orange releases poinsettias guide for 2025
The Poinsettias 2025 Highlights Guide from Dümmen Orange is available online now.
Vertiberry, Sollum join for new greenhouse project
Vertiberry has chosen Sollum Technologies’ LED lighting system for its new sustainable indoor strawberry farming facility, set to open by the end of 2024.
AFE launches $2.5 million fundraising campaign
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to support Sustainabloom, a sustainability program created for the floral industry.