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Research & Industry News of the last 7 days

The Titan has Fallen
53 minutes ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Our recent Titan Arum flowering caused quite a stir in the area, resulting in 8,400 visitors to Juniper Level Botanic Garden. On the two other occasions we’ve had one flower, our attendance hadn’t exceeded 1,000 people, so having this many folks was quite unexpected. At times, the line to see,...
Itafos Reports Q2 2025 Results, Increases Net Income Amid Market and Operational Advancements
3 hours ago by iGrow News
Itafos Inc. reported its financial and operational results for Q2 of 2025, posting revenues of $126.8M, up from $105.1M in Q2 2024. The post Itafos Reports Q2 2025 Results, Increases Net Income Amid Market and Operational Advancements appeared first on iGrow News.
AgVault Unveils Precision Fermentation System to Expand Ethanol Industry’s Value Chain
3 hours ago by iGrow News
AgVault has announced the development of a precision fermentation technology aimed at unlocking new revenue streams for existing ethanol plants. The post AgVault Unveils Precision Fermentation System to Expand Ethanol Industry’s Value Chain appeared first on iGrow News.
Cropin Technology Secures €700K EIT Food Contract To Deploy FIRST Potato
3 hours ago by iGrow News
Cropin secured a €700,000 strategic contract from EIT Food to deploy its new AI-powered initiative: FIRST Potato. The post Cropin Technology Secures €700K EIT Food Contract To Deploy FIRST Potato appeared first on iGrow News.
Alamo Group Reports Higher Q2 2025 Earnings
3 hours ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: Alamo Group’s Net income increased 9.8% year-over-year to $31.1 million, or $2.57 per share Industrial Equipment Division sales rose 17.6% year-over-year, supporting overall margin expansion Vegetation Management Division […] The post Alamo Group Reports Higher Q2 2025 Earnings...
Intrepid Potash Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings
3 hours ago by iGrow News
Intrepid Potash announces Kevin S. Crutchfield as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director, effective immediately. The post Intrepid Potash Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings appeared first on iGrow News.
Corteva Reports Strong Q2 2025 Results
3 hours ago by iGrow News
Corteva reported Q1 2025 net sales of $4.42 billion, with organic sales increasing by 3% year-over-year. The post Corteva Reports Strong Q2 2025 Results appeared first on iGrow News.
Can your genebank go MUSTY?
3 hours ago by Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog
A really interesting recent episode of the 99% Invisible podcast alerted me to the fact that libraries occasionally get rid of books, something they call “weeding.” Now, genebanks are often compared to libraries, so I was interested to learn about the criteria librarians use in deciding what to...
Tree-Microbe relationships run deep
4 hours ago by Botany One
The wood of living trees is Earth’s largest biomass reservoir storing 300+ gigatons of carbon. Yet, despite microbiome research being a hot topic, it’s gone largely unexplored. Now Wyatt Arnold, Jonathan Gewirtzman and other colleagues have published research on microbes inside living trees....
Gardening 101: Veronica
4 hours ago by Gardenista
I have planted different veronicas over the years, mainly because I always appreciate a very vertical plant that can contrast superbly with larger leaves like stachys or bergenias or play nicely with other vertical plants such as linarias. Despite my familiarity with the plant, though, I never...
When AI Doesn’t Understand You: A New Form of Global Inequality
5 hours ago by Undark
Many of the world’s languages are underrepresented in the data used to train generative AI chatbots and other AI-based tools, which means entire communities could be missing from the foundational models underlying artificial intelligence. The solution isn’t just getting better data but better governance.
Beyond Meat brings in chief transformation officer, cuts more jobs, following another grim quarter
12 hours ago by AGFunder
Beyond Meat has brought in corporate restructuring expert John Boken from consultancy AlixPartners as interim chief transformation officer and cut 44 employees in North America (6% of its global workforce) as it seeks to cut operating expenses amid disappointing sales. The firm, which posted a...
Hort Americas Introduces First‑of‑Its‑Kind Liquid Organic Nitrogen for Growers
17 hours ago by Hort Americas
BEDFORD, Texas—Aug. 5, 2025—Hort Americas, in partnership with Avé Organics, is now offering OAN 10‑0‑0®, an organic nitrogen fertilizer that delivers a 100% plant‑available source of nitrogen to growers in a ready‑to‑use liquid formulation. For the first time, organic growers have access to a...
Fresh Del Monte ramps up defenses as disease threatens world banana crops
20 hours ago by AGFunder
“Before I go,” Fresh Del Monte chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh told analysts on the firm’s Q2 earnings call last week, “I believe it’s important to discuss an industry-wide situation regarding bananas…” The problem, he explained, is one “I have been predicting and warning about for years....
How to Grow and Care for Graptosedum Succulents
20 hours ago by Gardener's Path
Graptosedum succulents are vibrant, low-maintenance plants ideal for containers or garden beds. Whether you're growing ‘California Sunset,’ ‘Darley Sunshine,’ or another type, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know. Learn more about how to grow graptosedum in your home or garden in...
Finishing Strong: Getting Nitrogen Right in Living Soil
21 hours ago by Garden Culture Magazine
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Industry Update: Greenhouse Labor and the H-2A Program
22 hours ago by CEAg World
Note: Greenhouse Grower Editor Brian Sparks recently caught up with Justin Bartlett, co-CEO and director of sales and marketing at Legacy Labor, to get his perspective on the latest updates in labor, wages, the H-2A program, and more. Brian Sparks: Can you give a sense of where things stand in...
Juliane K. Ishida: From Grandmother’s Garden to the Frontiers of Parasitic Plants
22 hours ago by Botany One
Plants are incredibly diverse, and so are botanists! In its mission to spread fascinating stories about the plant world, Botany One also introduces you to the scientists behind these great stories. Today, we have, Dr Juliane Ishida, a professor at the Department of Genetics at the University of...
Interest in biostimulants ‘extraordinary’ despite 86% funding drop to category
22 hours ago by AGFunder
[Disclosure: AgFunderNews’ parent company is AgFunder.] One thing that’s clear from The Mixing Bowl’s latest market map: the crop biostimulant space is incredibly crowded. Unveiled at the 2025 Salinas Biological Summit this past June, the 2025 Crop Biostimulant Landscape crams 350 companies into...
AHS LIVE Fall 2025 Programs
23 hours ago by American Horticultural Society
AHS LIVE Fall Programs September 25 – December 4, 2025 Virtual and In-Person Explore the world of plants with AHS LIVE this fall! Our educational sessions will address science, design, health, culture, and industry. Choose from workshops, talks, tours, and more. Fall AHS LIVE programs will...
In Utah, the Deer Valley Expansion Leads a Ski Mountain “Renaissance”
23 hours ago by Landscape Architecture Magazine
The outdoor recreation design firm SE Group ties together new, precisely graded slopes with conservation and public access. By Jessica Bridger Two snowmobiles rumble upslope high in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, 40 minutes east of Salt Lake City and just west of Park City, arriving at Big Dutch...
Saving Water, Growing More: Muni Swamy Rao’s Success with Drip Irrigation
23 hours ago by AgriTech Tomorrow Magazine
With the precise and efficient delivery of water to the plant roots, his crop health significantly improved — leading to a yield of 21 tonnes, compared to the 17.5 tonnes he previously harvested with traditional irrigation.
Aquaponics: A Sustainable & Efficient Farming Method?
24 hours ago by iGrow News
Is Aquaponics a sustainable & efficient farming method? What are the advantages & disadvantages of such a method? The post Aquaponics: A Sustainable & Efficient Farming Method? appeared first on iGrow News.
Spring-run Spider Lily
24 hours ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
I doubt that even most native plant enthusiasts have grown the amazing spring-run spider lily. Hymenocallis rotata hails from only a few counties in north to central Florida, yet has thrived in our garden. The narrow leaves emerge alongside the 18″ tall flower stalk in mid July, which terminates...
Dole plc Completes $140M Sale of Fresh Vegetables Division to Arable Capital’s og Holdco
27 hours ago by iGrow News
Dole plc has completed the sale of its Fresh Vegetables Division to og Holdco LLC, parent company of organicgirl and a portfolio company of Arable Capital Partners The post Dole plc Completes $140M Sale of Fresh Vegetables Division to Arable Capital’s og Holdco appeared first on iGrow News.
AAALP Launches National Association to Support Ethical Farm Labor Contracting
27 hours ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: The American Association of AgLabor Providers (AAALP) launches as the first national trade group for farm labor contractors and recruiters AAALP aims to professionalize the sector and promote […] The post AAALP Launches National Association to Support Ethical Farm Labor...
Tuber or Not Tuber
27 hours ago by Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog
A paper in Cell has really caught the imagination of the media in the past few days. You wouldn’t necessarily be able to guess why from its title, though: “Ancient hybridization underlies tuberization and radiation of the potato lineage.” They reason for all the interest, I guess, is that the...
A tiny carnivore with a voracious appetite
28 hours ago by Botany One
Arturo Tavera and colleagues have been studying Pinguicula crenatiloba, a butterwort that grows up to a centimetre across. What surprised them is that when they visited near the end of the growing season they found the plants had caught as much prey as plants 10× its size. Researchers studied 4...
10 Things Nobody Tells You About Bird Baths
28 hours ago by Gardenista
Gardening is often a gateway to birding: As gardeners spend more time in their yards, they begin to notice all the other creatures who enjoy their landscape—and observation quickly turns into a desire to see more birds. Bird-loving gardeners might consider adding a water source in their gardens....
In NOAA Cuts Fallout, Private Companies Fill Weather Data Gaps
29 hours ago by Undark
After deep staffing cuts, the National Weather Service has been leaning on startups to supply atmospheric and oceanic data. Such partnerships aren’t new, but former officials worry the agency’s core data collection efforts — which are critical for public safety and an accurate climate record —...
Gardeners urged to collaborate to help moths and hover flies thrive in cities
31 hours ago by The Guardian
Seasonal weather, Dunsden, Oxfordshire, UK - 25 Jun 2025Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock (15373008p) A hover-fly on the plants in the woods on a dull morning in the countryside. Seasonal weather, Dunsden, Oxfordshire, UK - 25 Jun 2025
Farm Bureau shares MAHA recommendations
32 hours ago by Vegetable Growers News
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a series of recommendations to the Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission. The policy advice is designed to benefit health outcomes and ensure farmers can continue growing safe, healthy and affordable food for America’s families, according...
CEAg Talks: Meet Georgia’s Youngest Hydroponic Farmer
1 day ago by CEAg World
At 15 years old, Malon James is the youngest USDA-certified hydroponic farmer in the state of Georgia. We recently sat down with James to discuss his journey into the CEA space, the biggest accomplishments and challenges he’s experienced throughout his career so far, and how he encourages his...
Where Siddhi Capital is placing its bets: ‘GLP-1 is our AI. It’s a huge opportunity’
1 day ago by AGFunder
The climate right now for foodtech investing is “maybe as bad as it’s ever been,” observes Siddhi Capital cofounder Steven Finn. Capital flowing into some once red-hot sectors has almost dried up, generalist investors have run for the hills, non-dilutive capital is becoming harder to come by,...
17 of the Best Tillandsia Air Plant Varieties
1 day ago by Gardener's Path
Add some funky fresh flora to your indoor decor with Tillandsia, or air plants. They need indirect sunlight and no soil. Arrange and rearrange them as often as desired using creative supports such as crystals, driftwood, metal stands, and terrarium globes. Read on and discover 17 of our favorite...
What is ultra-processed food? First wave of comments to FDA/USDA highlight minefield facing regulators
1 day ago by AGFunder
The first wave of public comments responding to an FDA/USDA request for information (RFI) on defining “ultra-processed foods” is in, and it highlights the challenge facing regulators tasked with nailing down a definition. The agencies have not yet explained how the definition might be used....
Dear Substackers
1 day ago by Botany One
If you’re following The Week in Botany on Substack, you might wonder why aren’t there any emails. The answer is that we shifted the mailing list as a matter of urgency in 2024, when we found out that Substack was promoting and paying Nazi newsletters. This isn’t Nazi in the sense of “people...
CEA Basics: Top Controlled Environment Crops in North America
1 day ago by CEAg World
As controlled environment agriculture (CEA) gains traction across North America, commercial growers are continuously evaluating what food crops make the most sense to cultivate in greenhouses, vertical farms, and container systems. While the first wave of CEA adoption focused largely on leafy...
OMRON Launches Weather Sensor to Support Climate-Smart Innovation in Agriculture and Infrastructure
1 day ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
High-precision environmental sensor enhances data-driven decisions for farming, meteorology, and smart cities
Cropin Bags €700K Strategic Artificial Intelligence Deal to Scale Regenerative Potato Farming in Europe
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
● Expects a 5% yield increase, 15% pesticide reduction, 5% lower water use, and 1.5% higher solid content ● Drives economic benefit of €410/ha, combining revenue growth and cost savings for growers and agri-food businesses
FarmCon: The Can’t-Miss Event to Kick-Off 2026 Where Ag Innovation Meets Wall Street Ambition
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The premium event for leading-edge farmers, ag innovators, money-makers, and the future of agriculture is back—bigger, bolder, and built for deal-making, inspiration and learning.
The Lost Dogwood of Texas
2 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
We struggled for years to grow the commercial selections of the mostly heat-intolerant, North American native, alternate-leaf dogwood, Cornus alternifolia, which naturally ranges from Canada south to Alabama. It wasn’t until years 30 years ago when local botanist Jesse Perry provided us with...
ISHS Hort Forum Episode 8: Opportunities and challenges in integrating AI technologies into horticultural research and production
2 days ago by International Society for Horticultural Science
Post date: Tuesday 5 August 2025 Author: ISHS Secretariat ISHS Hort Forum Episode 8 Thursday, September 25, 2025, Hours: 17:00 – 19:00 Central European Time (CET) Registration for this episode is open. Use the registration link below to register. Participating is free of charge but registration...
Guest article: AI in China. Transforming the food system for a brighter future
2 days ago by AGFunder
Tao Zhang is cofounder of Dao Foods International, an investment firm established to build alternative proteins in China. It was founded by Tao Zhang from Dao Ventures and Albert Tseng from Moonspire Social Ventures in collaboration with New Crop Capital. The views expressed in this article are...
SatSure Analytics India Partners with KALRO to Advance Agricultural Intelligence in Kenya
2 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways SatSure Analytics India Pvt. Ltd. enters strategic partnership with Kenya’s KALRO Collaboration aims to improve agricultural productivity through satellite-based analytics Focus areas include crop monitoring, yield forecasting, and […] The post SatSure Analytics India Partners with...
Houseplant clinic: why is my mistletoe cactus turning brown?
2 days ago by The Guardian
Don’t be overly cautious when watering Rhipsalis – to thrive it needs regular hydration and good drainage What’s the problem? My mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis) thrived for more than five years, but recently started to brown, with strands falling off. I repotted it into a slightly larger pot with...
Lightstar Renewables Launches Agrivoltaics Project
2 days ago by iGrow News
Lightstar Renewables announces the Plains Road Agrivoltaics project that integrates solar energy generation with continued agricultural use. The post Lightstar Renewables Launches Agrivoltaics Project appeared first on iGrow News.
MAVRK Capital Inc. Announces First Close of Second Fund
2 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: MAVRK Capital Inc. completes first close of its second fund focused on perishable agriculture The fund aims to finance produce-related receivables for growers, distributors, and retailers Valley Strong […] The post MAVRK Capital Inc. Announces First Close of Second Fund appeared...
Local Bounti Corporation Secures $10 Million Through Convertible Note Financing
2 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: $10 million raised via a convertible note with an existing investor Amendment to credit facility reduces principal by $10 million Convertible note includes a 6.0% annual interest rate […] The post Local Bounti Corporation Secures $10 Million Through Convertible Note Financing...
AgLaunch Opens Applications for 2026 AgLaunch365 Accelerator
2 days ago by iGrow News
AgLaunch officially opens the application window for its 2026 AgLaunch365 Accelerator, with a final deadline of September 15, 2025 The post AgLaunch Opens Applications for 2026 AgLaunch365 Accelerator appeared first on iGrow News.
Garden Visit: ‘A Cute One in Ojai’ from Terremoto
2 days ago by Gardenista
It’s always a delight to catch up with our friends at the California design studio Terremoto. Talk inevitably ranges beyond the confines of gardens, touching on issues within the landscape industry that are rarely addressed. Appreciation of laborers and the creativity that they bring to a...
Saving orchids in Serbia
2 days ago by Botany One
Scientists have designed what could be Serbia’s first specialised orchidarium, at the University of Novi Sad. The site, discussed by Ostojić & colleagues, is proposed to aid orchid conservation. Serbia has 72 orchid species but many species down to just a few individuals. The design is based...
EPA to Repeal Pivotal Finding on the Hazards of Greenhouse Gases
2 days ago by Undark
The agency is trying to end the basic government consensus — widely accepted as strong science — that climate change hurts human health and the environment. The move will likely launch a multiyear legal battle over whether or not the United States can set limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
Soil microbes care little about your climate gradients
2 days ago by The 3D Lab
We had a hunch: the biogeography of soil microbial communities was going to be messy. Even less than plants or animals, microbes aren’t paying attention to the broad-brush macroclimatic gradients that ecologists often use to explain species distributions. They live and die by local conditions –...
How do past dynamics of tree species inform us about their future?
2 days ago by Journal of Ecology (British Ecological Society)
Todor Minchev, Université du Québec à Rimouski, discusses his article: Early departures and delayed arrivals: Holocene dynamics of temperate tree species in the boreal temperate ecotone. Forests are the backbone of most terrestrial ecosystems and form some of the largest biomes on the planet,...
35 Fascinating Fern Varieties for Your Home and Landscape
2 days ago by Gardener's Path
Ferns have a diverse range of forms, from delicate ground covers to tall, tree-like specimens. Some thrive as houseplants while others are ideal for shady spots outdoors. Their textures and colors add depth and contrast to plantings, and many are easy to care for. Discover 35 fascinating fern...
Funding to precision ag jumps 71%, outpaces ag biotech for the first time since 2017: Pitchbook
2 days ago by AGFunder
For the first time since the third quarter of 2017, precision ag startups have garnered more venture capital than those in ag biotech, signaling “a notable shift in investor priorities,” according to PitchBook. New data from PitchBook shows that precision ag startups raised $580 million across...
The Future of Data Visualization in Greenhouses
2 days ago by CEAg World
As someone whose early academic career was shaped by infographics – and whose professional journey led into agile project management, augmented reality (AR), and immersive technology – I believe greenhouse data visualization is due for a transformation. We must move “beyond the dashboard” and...
InEdita Bio on gene editing 2.0: ‘We need to put together plant genetics with microbial genetics’
2 days ago by AGFunder
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology—sometimes billed as “programmable DNA scissors”—is still relatively new in the world of plant breeding. But with its speed, precision, and regulatory advantages in some markets at least (enabling more rapid commercialization vs crops classed as GMOs), it is...
Dr. Eric W. Stein Joins Produce Grower as New Columnist
2 days ago by The Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Eric W. Stein Joins Produce Grower as New Columnist for “Vertical Thinking” — Pioneering the Business of Vertical Farming Philadelphia, PA / August 5, 2025 – Dr. Eric W. Stein, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Indoor Agriculture, is the new “Vertical...
Collection of H-2A certification fees to be temporarily suspended
2 days ago by Vegetable Growers News
A temporary suspension of collection of H-2A certification fees will take effect Sept. 2 as the administrating agency transitions to an electronic payment system. In a Federal Register notice, the Employment and Training Administration informed stakeholders that the Office of Foreign Labor...
Applications Now Open for AgLaunch365 Accelerator
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Calling Visionary Founders to Transform Agriculture—In the Field, With Farmers
Why won’t Marion Island’s stubborn soil feed its starving plants?
2 days ago by Botany One
Beneath the southern Indian Ocean, where the African tectonic plate is ripping apart from its Antarctic neighbour, a deep sea volcano rises. It pierces the ocean’s surface in the roaring forties, a region notorious for its howling winds and tempestuous waves, where it’s known as Marion Island....
Putting Invasive Weeds in the Crosshairs
2 days ago by USDA Tellus
Putting Invasive Weeds in the Crosshairs Kristi.Ware Mon, 08/04/2025 - 10:25 Main Content Caption Cheatgrass. (Photo by Jaepil Cho) The western portion of the country, 11 states, is responsible for nearly 25% of the nation’s agricultural wealth, but it could be much more. Scientists with the...
Why the Time Between Crops Deserves a Closer Look
2 days ago by CEAg World
In CEA production, most of the focus tends to stay on the crop itself: when it’s planted, when it flowers, when it’s harvested. But the time between harvesting one crop and planting another rarely gets the same attention. For many operations, this short window is treated as a gap to rush through...
From alcohol-free spritz to smart-comfy travel trousers: your holiday essentials
2 days ago by The Guardian
Your July favourites hint at one thing: you’re off on holiday• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereReading between the lines of this month’s bestsellers, I spotted a few subtle clues that some of you might be going on holiday. And while I am, of course, stuck in an office,...
Damsel in a Black Dress
2 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
This lovely male, Ebony Jewel-wing Damsel fly (Calopteryx maculata), posed for a photo last week in the garden. These stunning creatures can be found throughout the Eastern US, usually near streams. Not only are they beautiful, but their diet includes mosquitos, aphids, fungus gnats, dogwood...
The do’s and don’ts of raising capital in 2025: in conversation with Dr. David Buckeridge
2 days ago by AGFunder
ESG-centric investment was always bound to focus on food and agriculture, says Dr. David Buckeridge, a longtime operator, investor, and advisor in agribusiness and life sciences. We saw this play out in 2021—often dubbed “the year of ESG investing“—when investors pumped record levels of capital...
BioConsortia Closes Financing to Accelerate Launch of Next-Generation Nitrogen-Fixing Biofertilizer and Fuel Global Expansion
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Game-changing Always-N™ product poised to transform industrial corn production with sustainable, gene-edited microbes
Lightstar Renewables Launches Innovative Agrivoltaics Project in Montgomery, New York
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
The first of its kind in New York, the groundbreaking project combines agriculture with solar energy
Local Bounti Secures Additional Financing with Existing Investors
2 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
Closed on $10 Million Convertible Note and Amended Credit Facility with $10 Million Principal Debt Reduction
Agricruit Acquired by Iris Nevins, Signaling New Chapter
3 days ago by iGrow News
Iris Nevins, a software engineering leader, has acquired Agricruit, shifting her focus from tech to agriculture recruitment. The post Agricruit Acquired by Iris Nevins, Signaling New Chapter appeared first on iGrow News.
What’s the Difference Between Shiso and Sesame Leaf?
3 days ago by Gardenista
What’s in a name? If it’s two varieties of Perilla, potentially a lot of confusion. Even growers and trusted internet resources (I’m looking at you, Wikipedia) get them wrong, muddling images of shiso and sesame leaf (also called beefsteak plant). These different but very similar varieties of...
The Week in Botany August 4, 2025
3 days ago by Botany One
I’ve made slight change in how we work recently, thanks to a suggestion from one of our social media followers. She’d made a complaint that we use Canva, who are leaning heavily into AI. One of the reasons we do that is that it gets us limited access to the Getty image bank, which would...
As Trust in Public Health Craters, Idaho Charts a New Path
3 days ago by Undark
Perhaps more than anywhere else in the country, Idaho has experienced an ongoing experiment that shows what it looks like to put a vision of individual health freedom into practice. And local health boards have become testing grounds for shifts away vaccine mandates and toward MAHA-inspired...
Ep. 537 - From Seeds to Climate
3 days ago by In Defense of Plants Podcast
Large seed dispersers are disproportionately affected by human disturbances like habitat loss and poaching. At the same time, a disproportionate number of tropical tree species rely on animals for seed dispersal. What happens when these animals disappear from an area? Do forests suffer and how...
23 of the Best Variegated Shrubs for Your Landscape
3 days ago by Gardener's Path
Shrubs are plants that work hard to fill mid-height positions in the landscape. However, when they are not blooming or sporting autumn hues, they often fade into the background. Not so with variegated types. Read on to discover 23 of the best variegated shrubs that make a bold statement...
AgTech Digest: August 3, 2025 — Weekly Update on Innovation, Investment, and Expansion
4 days ago by iGrow News
Explore the latest agtech digest August 3, featuring major industry moves and new innovations in agriculture technology. The post AgTech Digest: August 3, 2025 — Weekly Update on Innovation, Investment, and Expansion appeared first on iGrow News.
Circle-of-life botanicals at Terrorium in Denver
4 days ago by Pam Penick's Digging
August 03, 2025 It’s not yet the season of the witch, but you don’t need to wait for Halloween to enjoy The Terrorium, a shop of oddities and curiosities in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood. My daughter heard about The Terrorium on TikTok, and we checked it out during my visit last month. What a...
Potato Origin Mystery Solved
4 days ago by Botany One
Despite being an important crop, scientists haven’t known how potatoes evolved. Modern potatoes look nearly identical to Chilean Etuberosum plants, but those don’t make tubers. Genetically, potatoes are closer to tomatoes. To find out what happened a team analysed 450 genomes from cultivated...
Quick Takes With: Kendra Wilson
4 days ago by Gardenista
Today, we’re thrilled to open up this column to all R/G readers, not just subscribers, to share the Quick Takes answers from our very own Kendra Wilson. Kendra is among the OG Gardenista crew—she’s been a contributor to the site since its launch in 2012. She’s also worked for British Vogue (“my...
Dr. Isaac Berzin: Algae Innovation and the Future of Sustainable Nutrition
4 days ago by iGrow News
Dr. Isaac Berzin is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Vaxa Life, focused on algae-based food and feed technologies. The post Dr. Isaac Berzin: Algae Innovation and the Future of Sustainable Nutrition appeared first on iGrow News.
17 Awesome Amaryllis Varieties to Grow Indoors or Out
4 days ago by Gardener's Path
Bright red or striped amaryllis are ideal for holiday decor and giving as gifts. But did you know there are lots of other great types of amaryllis, too? From double-blossoms, to extra large blooms, to those that resemble orchids. Discover 17 of the best amaryllis varieties and choose your...
Tristan Fischer: Vertical Farming, Food Security, and Leadership in AgTech
4 days ago by iGrow News
Tristan Fischer brings two decades of experience in sustainable energy and food, leading multiple ventures including Fischer Farms. The post Tristan Fischer: Vertical Farming, Food Security, and Leadership in AgTech appeared first on iGrow News.
Wessel van Paassen: From Horticultural Roots to AgTech Development
5 days ago by iGrow News
Wessel van Paassen grew up in the Dutch town of Andijk in a family deeply involved in greenhouse horticulture. The post Wessel van Paassen: From Horticultural Roots to AgTech Development appeared first on iGrow News.
Current Obsessions: Glimmers
5 days ago by Gardenista
Happy weekend; happy August; hope you’re taking care. Ahead, 16 things that crossed our screens this weekend: Above: Wish we were here. Ideal summer setup via this week’s Summer, Slower: Le Moulin Guesthouse, Two Hours from Paris. An intriguing find from Laura: wildflower sod. Pamela Anderson’s...
River dykes are “insect highways” for wild bees
5 days ago by Botany One
Nature reserves are important for wildlife, but they can be small and compact. What effect can linear works, like dykes, have? They’re narrow, but can their long length help connectivity? Constant Swinkels and colleagues spent three years catching bees along them to find out. Researchers...
Edible Garden Launches USDA Certified Organic Hydroponic Basil
5 days ago by CEAg World
Edible Garden, a producer of organic herbs and leafy greens, announced the launch of its USDA Certified Organic Hydroponic Basil Plant for retail sale. This new product redefines the herb category by combining the precision of hydroponics with the trusted standards of USDA Organic certification....
Cargill secures initial victory in erythritol anti-dumping case vs China, but move has unintended consequences
5 days ago by AGFunder
Seven months after filing a petition with the US Dept of Commerce and US International Trade Commission warning of the deleterious impact of a flood of cheap erythritol imports from China, Cargill can claim an initial victory. The only US manufacturer of erythritol, a zero-calorie bulk sweetener...
Lessons for coping with drought from Great Dixter
5 days ago by Financial Times
Fergus Garrett’s free-spirited stewardship goes against the grain with dense planting, mulching, loam composting and ‘wildish’ self seeding
21 of the Best Cotoneaster Varieties for Your Landscape
5 days ago by Gardener's Path
Cotoneaster is a multi-season plant loved for its vivid fall colors, bright red winter berries, and wonderful versatility in the landscape. From ground covers to hedges to slope stabilizers and even bonsai, there’s a species suitable for most locations. Learn about 21 of the best cotoneaster...
Early bird deadline extended for 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference
5 days ago by Produce Grower
Along with the extended deadline, the conference has added a new session to the schedule dedicated to the intricacies of multi-year trials for perennials and shrubs.
Managing Root Disease in Hydroponic Lettuce
5 days ago by CEAg World
Root diseases may be the last thing you want to think about in leafy green production, but diseases can quickly derail even the most successful growers. Pythium and its close relative Phytophthora, also called oomycetes or water molds, reproduce quickly, move rapidly, and survive well in...
Cryptanthus bahianus: The Flower That Defies Its Genus
5 days ago by Botany One
Have you ever wondered how flowers manage to catch the attention of pollinators? Do you think it’s just a random encounter? The truth is that flowers don’t just “sit around” waiting for luck. Many plants use vivid colours, sweet nectar, and irresistible scents to attract ideal visitors. In...
Advantech to Showcase Rugged AI Solutions at iVT Expo Chicago, Booth #303
5 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
At this year's show, Advantech will showcase cutting-edge rugged edge computing solutions designed for demanding environments across agriculture, construction, mining, and logistics.
A Spicy Survival Guide to Preserving Chilies
5 days ago by Garden Culture Magazine
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5 Cool Ways to Preserve Your Harvest
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AeroFarms to bring locally grown microgreens to Harris Teeter customers
5 days ago by Produce Grower
AeroFarms microgreens are now available in all Harris Teeter stores, including 20 stores serving communities within 90 miles of AeroFarms.
Summer Seed Show
6 days ago by Juniper Level Botanic Garden
We usually don’t think of seed as being one of the more showy part of the plants, but that’s not the case with the Southeast Asian (Japan, China, Taiwan) native, Amorphophallus kiusianus. After flowering, these form a stunning seed head, usually atop a 2-3′ tall stalk. The berries first turn...
How Fungi Find Love on the Wood Wide Web
6 days ago by Plantlife
Reverse the red What is the ‘Wood Wide Web’?Join Senior Ecologist Sarah Shuttleworth for a deadwood date, as she takes a deep dive into the wood wide web. Elfcups are red Roundheads are blue Fungi and plants, Share a connection? it’s true… Although you might associate autumn with fungi, the...
Rimol Greenhouse Systems welcomes new special projects manager
6 days ago by Produce Grower
Bill Rowohlt brings 30 years of greenhouse industry experience to the role.
Want to add fire to your garden borders? Try Crocosmia – it’s a doddle to grow
6 days ago by The Guardian
Grown in a pot or with plenty of space in a bed, these blade-leafed corms will add hot reds and oranges to your planting schemesAs regular readers of this column may have noticed, I am no taxonomist. I’ve never quite got on board with Latin names, but have gardened long enough to grudgingly...
TerraBlaster Secures $4M Pre-Seed Round with Trailhead Capital, Khosla Ventures, and OCP Group
6 days ago by iGrow News
TerraBlaster closed a $4M pre-seed funding round led by Khosla Ventures and joined by Trailhead Capital, OCP Group, and The Reservoir. The post TerraBlaster Secures $4M Pre-Seed Round with Trailhead Capital, Khosla Ventures, and OCP Group appeared first on iGrow News.
AGCO Reports Q2 2025 Net Sales of $2.6B, Adjusted EPS of $1.35 as Industry Demand Falters
6 days ago by iGrow News
Key Takeaways: Net sales reached $2.6 billion in Q2, down 18.8% year‑over‑year Reported earnings were $4.22 per share; adjusted earnings came in at $1.35 per share U.S. and Canadian sales […] The post AGCO Reports Q2 2025 Net Sales of $2.6B, Adjusted EPS of $1.35 as Industry Demand Falters...
Niwaki’s founders on pruning their way to happiness
6 days ago by Financial Times
At their home-workshop in Dorset, Jake and Keiko Hobson are bringing the Japanese philosophy of gardening to life
The Garden Shed Reinvented: A Multipurpose Outbuilding in Prague
6 days ago by Gardenista
Byró Architekti’s smallest project to date is its biggest scene stealer. Located in a garden enclave just 20 minutes from Prague’s city center, the shed was built on the foundation of a dilapidated cottage. The owners use the property as a retreat and wanted a small hangout to use as a library,...
Book Review: A Panoramic Portrait of America’s Vast Grasslands
6 days ago by Undark
“Sea of Grass” tells the momentous story of the American prairie: the rich ecological world that existed before colonization, the European settlers who transformed that world into farmland that fed the nation, the price we’re paying now for that transformation, and the efforts to remediate damage.
Guest article: A new class of biopesticides is ready. Will EU policy catch up?
6 days ago by AGFunder
Juan Estupinan is President and CEO of Vestaron Crop Protection. Before joining Vestaron as CEO, he served as CFO and held senior roles at biotech firms including Aptinyx, Durata Therapeutics, and Abbott. He began his career at Deloitte and holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg...
The Week in AgriFoodTech: FBN bags $50m for AI farming, Beyond Meat dumps ‘meat,’ Oishii heads to Japan
6 days ago by AGFunder
Farmers Business Network—better known to the grower community as FBN—this week secured $50 million from GV, Temasek, and other high-profile investors to build out its AI platform for ag intelligence. Saudi Arabia-based food delivery service Calo bagged another notable raise with its $39 million...
Ancient liverwort gene unlocks secret of plant cloning
6 days ago by Botany One
Not all plant reproduction is sexual. Potatoes are tubers, ginger is a rhizome – both forms of vegetative reproduction creating genetically identical individuals. This is desirable in agriculture where you want plants with specific traits, but triggering vegetative reproduction is a puzzle....
Automated vertical farming startup Vertical Future up for sale after posting $13m loss
6 days ago by AGFunder
Vertical farming startup Vertical Future is for sale on an insolvency market after posting pre-tax losses that exceed £10 million ($13.2 million). “Like others in the vertical farming sector, we have faced significant headwinds in a difficult capital environment,” the company said in a...
Virginia’s CEA Legacy: Will a New Governor Mean New Priorities?
6 days ago by CEAg World
When Glenn Youngkin took office as the governor of Virginia in 2022, he brought in Matt Lohr as Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. Lohr, a fifth-generation Virginia farmer who’d previously served as chief of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (among other government posts), had...
The Effect of Oasis® Floral Foam on the Postharvest Performance of Perennial Flax Cut Flowers
6 days ago by HortNews (ASHS)
Experiment setup on day 0 of perennial flax postharvest performance experiment (photo credit: Julia Stuenkel). Scale Bar = 5 cm. St. Paul, MN – A recent study investigates the effect of Oasis® Floral Foam on the postharvest longevity and quality of perennial flax (Linum perenne) cut flowers,...
Improved Management Strategies for Charcoal Rot in Australian Strawberry Production
6 days ago by HortNews (ASHS)
Strawberries planted in TIF film(Photo courtesy of the author) Victoria, Australia – A recent study has demonstrated effective strategies for managing charcoal rot in Australian strawberry farms, utilizing soil fumigation and totally impermeable film (TIF) to reduce disease impact and improve...
Prozymi Biolabs explores how bakers could have their cake and eat it too with ‘gluten-safe’ products
6 days ago by AGFunder
[Editor’s Note: Dr. Stasinopoulos will be speaking at the Future Food-Tech event in London, Sept 24-25. Find out more about the event here.] Gluten-free products have improved significantly, but they can come with a hefty price tag and still don’t quite hit the mark for some consumers on taste...
Planning reforms threaten the guardians of Arcadia
6 days ago by Financial Times
Historic landscape gardens need defenders to ward off development
23 of the Best Lilac Varieties for Your Landscape
6 days ago by Gardener's Path
If you love lilacs you may not know that there are a number of different types, in shades of pink, purple, and white. Some boast delicate blossoms while others dazzle with double petaled blooms. There are majestic tree types and compact shrubs suitable for container growing. Discover 23 of the...
CEAg Talks: Editors Discuss Tariffs and Energy Costs
6 days ago by CEAg World
CEAg World Content Lead Kristin D. Zeit and Greenhouse Grower Editor Brian Sparks sat down at Cultivate 2025 to discuss key issues for greenhouse produce and floriculture growers today. In this first of three segments, they talk about the impact of U.S. tariffs and growers’ efforts to mitigate...
FlyBlast files for bankruptcy: ‘It became clear that the focus on cultivated meat was going to kill us’
6 days ago by AGFunder
Belgium-based startup FlyBlast, which genetically engineers black soldier flies to produce insulin and other high-value proteins, has filed for bankruptcy. Led by Johan Jacobs, who had an insect farming company for 10 years (Millibeter, which was sold to the now-defunct AgriProtein in 2019),...
John Deere Launches Enhanced Digital Self-Repair Tool
6 days ago by AgriTech Tomorrow News
John Deere Operations Center™ PRO Service offers our most expansive, innovative, and economical self-repair capabilities yet

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