Production
New Kudos OD Liquid increases seed crop yields
Fine Americas recently introduced Kudos OD Liquid, a new liquid formulation that gives growers the same performance as Kudos 27.5% WDG but in a liquid form. University research has shown Kudos OD Liquid is especially... more »
EPA issues emergency stop to Dacthal herbicide use
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is halting the use of the herbicide Dacthal with an emergency order to stop application. Also known as dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), Dacthal is a pesticide registered to control weeds in... more »
UF’s online training course in irrigation water quality, treatment begins this month
The third course in University of Florida’s Greenhouse Training Online courses, about irrigation water quality and treatment starts Aug. 12. Irrigation is at the heart of plant production and the quality of that irrigation water... more »
Managing vapor pressures in controlled environment agriculture
Plant growth reacts positively or negatively to the vapor pressure deficit (VPD) — the difference between the leaf vapor pressure (LVP) and the surrounding cultivation room vapor pressure (RVP). It begins with the release of... more »
Setting ground rules for biostimulants
Biostimulants have long been unregulated inputs in the U.S. This has allowed hundreds of them to come to market lacking levels of quality control, thirdparty testing and other user-oriented information on use and efficacy. Some... more »
Technically Speaking: Why crops won’t flower (on time)
Many commercial greenhouse growers of floriculture crops are challenged with producing hundreds, if not thousands, of different species and cultivars. This is incredibly challenging because of their variation in plant culture (fertility and pH), growth... more »
New sustainable package initiative from Proven Winners ColorChoice
Spring Meadow Nursery and Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs have a new initiative that presents a sustainable package option to its grower partners. The new package is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE #2), using 83% less... more »
AI solution with accurate, real-time yield predictions
As a provider of AI solutions for fruit and vegetable growers, Source.ag has launched Source Cultivate: an AI-based solution that enables accurate yield forecasting up to eight weeks before harvest. Following the launch of its... more »
New sticking machine saves on greenhouse labor
Ball Seed announced a distribution partnership with technology provider TTA to launch the company’s new CuttingEdge automated sticking machine for planting rooted and unrooted cuttings to the North American market. Engineered for accuracy and increased... more »
Sun Gro Horticulture launches climate-conscious potting mix
Sun Gro Horticulture launched its newest product, a climate-conscious potting mix called Sunshine Black Bear Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix. This gardening solution is formulated with carbon-rich biochar that contributes to carbon capture and environmental... more »