Greenhouse Product News
Locations revealed for 2024 Farm Market Bus Tour
Set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, the Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets to learn more about each location’s business... more »
Almanac partners with WiseConn to streamline smart irrigation
Almanac has announced a partnership with WiseConn, a move aimed at integrating smart irrigation technology into its agricultural platform. The collaboration allows farmers to optimize water usage through data-driven solutions, improving crop yields and reducing... more »
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 »
Chemical-resistant fume hoods
UniFlow has introduced its new AireStream fume hoods, designed with an all-composite resin construction to enhance chemical resistance and flame retardance, while meeting industry standards like UL... more »
Horticulture pioneer Peter Orum passes at 84
Peter Orum, founder of Midwest Groundcovers and Midwest Trading, died Oct. 17 surrounded by family and friends. A respected figure in the horticulture industry, Orum built his companies into key players within the green industry,... more »
MSU researcher awarded $800K grant to study wood supply
Michigan State University has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study wood supply chains and the effects of carbon offset programs on forest product... more »
De Ruiter showcases tomato innovations at Canadian Greenhouse Conference
At this year’s Canadian Greenhouse Conference, De Ruiter presented new disease-resistant tomato varieties and digital tools for growers in protected agriculture. The brand highlighted advancements in seeds resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV),... more »
USDA ARS holds workshop on PFAS solutions for agriculture
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced outcomes from a recent workshop addressing the challenges posed by Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in agricultural soils and waters. PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been increasingly... more »
Dramm hosts USDA deputy secretary, showcases fertilizer expansion
The Dramm Corp. recently hosted USDA deputy secretary Xochitl Torres Small and other USDA officials for a facility tour. The family-owned company is the recipient of a $776,000 USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grant,... more »
Sustainabloom releases new sustainability guides for floriculture
Sustainabloom, a resource for sustainability in the floriculture industry, has launched four new industry guides aimed at assisting businesses on their sustainability journeys. Developed by researchers at NC State University, the guides focus on Energy... more »
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