An Epic Rescue – Saving 3,000 Plants From One of The Odyssey Filming Sites It was an epic conservation journey, when conservationists undertook a rescue mission to save one of the UK’s rarest wildflowers. You might recognise the pine woods of Scotland’s stunning Culbin Forest as the setting of...

Seagrass meadows, dominated by species such as Zostera marina, commonly known as eelgrass, are highly productive ecosystems that are essential for coastal biodiversity and environmental regulation. However, these habitats are increasingly threatened by eutrophication, which is driven by excess...

During Tequila Day in Jalisco, Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Mexico formally rejects U.S. agricultural producers' allegations that it subsidizes strawberry production and overproduces strawberries. Ebrard explained that the case is not a government-to-government negotiation but a complaint…

Construction is underway on a 20-hectare greenhouse complex in Luzino village, Omsk district, Russia. The project will comprise four greenhouse blocks with a planned annual production capacity of more than 15,000 tonnes of vegetables, mainly tomatoes and cucumbers. Preparatory work is complete on all…

On November 9, 2026, Havecon celebrates its 20th anniversary. This marks an important moment to reflect on the company's development since its founding in 2006. What started as an ambitious initiative by Henk Verbakel and Aad Voorwinden has grown into an internationally operating company within the…

The first consultation on the UK's proposed Greenhouse Modernisation and Expansion Programme (UK-GMEP) has revealed strong industry support for a coordinated national strategy, while highlighting energy costs, infrastructure and commercial competitiveness as major barriers to expansion. Led by the…

Granada became a meeting point for the international tomato industry on November 5 and 6, as the Tomato Congress 2026 brought together growers, buyers, seed companies, marketers and technology suppliers at the facilities of cooperative Granada La Palma in Carchuna, Spain. The two-day event, organised by…

Aside from perhaps some chatter or music playing, generally greenhouses can be more muted spaces for growing. However, when you've got robots running them? They're even quieter, as evidenced with a peek inside Hippo Harvest's robotics and machine learning-powered greenhouses in Pescadero, California.…

The first Woolworths Food store of its kind opens in South Africa's avocado capitalWoolworths Food has officially opened a new store at Tzaneen Lifestyle Centre in Limpopo, the first shop of its kind in the region. This is the first standalone Woolworths Food store in Tzaneen, which only has one other…

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) welcomed the recognition of food security as a critical component of a strong and resilient Canada in Federal Budget 2026, released yesterday by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. While many of the measures were announced ahead of the full…

Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), received the "Leader of Innovative Ideas" honorary badge during InnoWeek 2026 in Tashkent. Awarded by the Agency for Innovative Development and the Central Council of the Youth Union of Uzbekistan, the…

Greenhouse asparagus cultivation in Lianshui County, Jiangsu Province, China, covers more than 1,333 hectares, with annual harvests of 50,000 tons valued at over 1 billion yuan (US$150 million). The county accounts for approximately 30 per cent of China's greenhouse-grown asparagus output. Much of…

The French potato market is operating in a particularly uncertain climate. The impact of the heatwaves on yields, fruit size, and storage quality is now becoming apparent, and it remains difficult to predict the trend for the second half of the season. There are numerous factors to take into account,…

Driven by an expansion in the cultivation area for early-season blueberry varieties and increasingly mature production techniques, Yunnan's blueberry output is now significantly higher than at the same time last year. Mr. Zhou Liang of Yunnan Er Xing Agricultural Technology Development Co., Ltd. is…

The Thrips parvispinus infestation in Almería's pepper crops has prompted experts to consider a biological control program for the summer of 2027 to curb its spread. The Technical Committee of Experts on Plant Health, comprising representatives from the Andalusian Regional Government, growers,...

Ecuador lies on the equator, which allows blueberry growers to harvest in any week of the year, a flexibility few competitors can offer. While local prices remain high and exports are modest, the sector is aiming for substantial expansion. That growth, however, depends mainly on one factor: investment.…

Carrier Transicold has introduced SimplyFresh, a passive controlled atmosphere (CA) system designed to protect perishable cargo during shorter refrigerated container voyages. The company is part of Carrier Global Corporation. "Not every perishable shipment needs a full active CA system. For shorter…

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet, and maintaining consumer confidence in their safety requires effective prevention, consistent oversight by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), supply chain accountability, and clear communication during food safety incidents....

Praktijkcentrum Viaverda brought growers, advisors and suppliers together in Kruisem, in the Flemish region of Belgium, to discuss the obstacles facing organic greenhouse horticulture. Their experiences will help shape new research questions within the European Biogreenet project. Two workshops focused…

The Delphy Improvement Centre in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, has turned 20. The anniversary was celebrated with a knowledge event on November 5. Over the past two decades, the company has evolved from GreenQ to DLV Plant and, finally, to Delphy. Twenty years ago, the founders saw a gap emerging between…

As India's berry market continues to develop beyond blueberries, growers are beginning to explore other crops that can cater to growing consumer interest and demand from organised buyers. Following its commercial launch of raspberries earlier this year, Berryland Biotech is introducing two blackberry…

Morocco inaugurated the first container terminal at Nador West Med on October 31, 2026, as part of a port and industrial complex involving investments of 54 billion dirhams (US$5.49 billion), including 31 billion dirhams (US$3.15 billion) in public funding and 23 billion dirhams (US$2.34 billion) in…

South Africa has renewed efforts to secure market access for fresh blueberries in Japan through a public-private trade mission involving agricultural authorities, Berries ZA, importers, and Japanese industry representatives. The delegation, led by Kelibogile Brand of South Africa's Department of…

A framework paper published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems identifies four barriers to AI and blockchain adoption among African smallholder farmers. The researchers reviewed studies from 2005 to 2025, examining data reliability, decision support, data ownership, and economic incentives. The…

The 2026 USMCA joint review maintained duty-free access for Mexican fresh produce but introduced annual reviews after the U.S. declined to extend the agreement for another 16 years. Reviews will continue until an extension is agreed upon or the treaty expires in 2036. Mexico supplies...

South Africa and Rwanda are looking to diversify export markets following their removal from the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides eligible African countries with duty-free access to the American market. South African Trade Minister Parks Tau identified China, India, the…

This autumn, a greenhouse in Gumian Village, Pingtai Town, Yunan County, Yunfu City, is yielding a bumper crop of Xizhoumi 25 Hami melons. Sweet, crisp and juicy, these locally grown melons are the county's first successful trial crop of the fruit, adding a new variety to its specialty farming. Inside…

On 27 October 2026, Timo Cober, Coordinator for Ukraine at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN), spoke on the agri-food panel of the U-Nation Capital Summit in Kyiv. He explained how Dutch partnerships help Ukrainian producers move beyond raw commodity exports towards…

Anthocyanins are major pigments responsible for the purple coloration of pepper fruits and confer significant nutritional value, and light signal is known to induce anthocyanin synthesis and accumulation. In this study, a NAC family member, CaNAC83, was successfully cloned the purple pepper, and…

To encourage natural pest control in the tomato fields that supply raw materials to Nestlé's factory in Miajadas (Cáceres), the company has installed bat boxes to attract bats native to the region's agricultural landscapes. Bats prey on large numbers of insects and can play a vital role in naturally…

At Ryvers Aardbeien in Meer, in the Belgian province of Antwerp, strawberry harvest forecasts are now generated from short smartphone videos. The grower has used the Fruit Forecast software since spring to improve its production planning. "Look, it's really that easy," says Rik Mol as he steps out of a…

Dutch waste and energy company HVC has paused its Alton Geothermal project in the municipality of Dijk en Waard, in the province of North Holland, after a test well produced less water than expected. Drilling began in September. The well reached a depth of 2.5 kilometers without major problems. At that…

Looking great in our marginal wetland garden this month (November) is the African papyrus, Cyperus alternifolius….an African/Madagascar/Arabian peninsula native. This popular houseplant is also winter hardy outdoors if winter temperatures don’t drop below 10 degree F. Most winters, it remains...

Nutrient availability and root-zone oxygen are essential to consider when enhancing productivity and water-use efficiency in soilless crop production. This study examined the effects of three different strengths of Hoagland nutrient solution (50, 75, and 100%) and two different aeration levels for the…

Microgreens are a functional food rich in vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of selenium supplementation (0.1, 0.5, 1, and 10 mg/L) on the growth, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and antioxidant capacity…

South Korea's Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on Nov. 4 that that it plans to expand the cultivation of domestically developed enoki mushroom varieties. The state-run agricultural research agency noted that it would promote two homegrown varieties, Seoldan and Aram, through...

UK agtech start-up Airponix and Dyson Farming Research have begun a two-year feasibility study to test whether England can grow its own supply of Generation Zero, or G0, seed potatoes, the disease-free first generation of planting stock from which all later seed and commercial potato crops are…

Coupang and Nebraska Beef Ltd. launched Coupang's first U.S. beef direct-sourcing program, shipping Nebraska beef to South Korea. The post Coupang Launches First U.S. Beef Direct-Sourcing Program With Nebraska Beef for South Korea appeared first on iGrow News.

Over the past few weeks I’ve written about two new review papers that I’ve co-authored with international colleagues. The first looked at the importance of insects for birds, mammals and other vertebrates, while the second explored the extraordinary range of ecosystem services that insects...

Informality in food environments: a systematic review of nutrition, livelihood, and sociopolitical outcomes and implications for food policy. A review of 327 studies across 64 countries shows women make up the majority of informal vendors, and their businesses are shaped by gendered constraints:...

Cool nights, falling leaves, and thoughts of Thanksgiving signal the arrival of persimmons. Bright ornaments in fruit form, they are perfectly timed to brighten days that seem to end abruptly, when Daylight Saving Time ends in November. One of my seasonal rituals is to seek out the fattest...

A century-old sunken garden connects two remarkable homes in Wilmette, Illinois

Medusa’s head is a medusoid euphorbia, a distinctive type of succulent with a rounded central core ringed by a fringe of long, snake-like branches. Hardy in Zones 9 to 12, it grows well in the landscape but also makes an eye-catching houseplant. Learn how to grow and care for Medusa’s head in...

Holy basil, also known by its Sanskrit name tulasi/tulsi, is a species of the Lamiaceae, a family which houses mints, sages, and deadnettles. It is an aromatic perennial native to tropical and subtropical Asia. This herbaceous subshrub grows rapidly to 30-60 cm tall and has fragrant green or...

One of the more fascinating shaped, tree seed that drop in the fall season, is that of the Styrax-family member, Meliodendron xylocarpum. This monotypic genus, flowers in spring, with huge flowers, whose color ranges from white to pink. The flowers are long forgotten, as the seed gradually form,...

The country’s ancient wetlands are so damaged that stored carbon is being released into the atmosphere, but conservation groups are working to restore them to health

If you love to make your own Christmas decorations but don’t have a lot of free time to handcraft a wreath, make a swag for the door instead. Fast, simple, and easy, they add a gorgeous splash of fresh seasonal color that will look good for weeks. Join us now for a step by step tutorial to make...

Unusually, none of the top three papers are about Arabidopsis this week. Also, I found a paper (at 15) What is Biology Research For? interesting. I plan to write something up about that, as I disagree with a little of it, but I suspect the reason I disagree is that Blekhman has a better grip on...

The team at the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association shares insights on the long-term future of the peat industry. The post Grower to Grower Podcast: The Latest Peat Extraction Estimates, and Other Trends Driving the Peat Market appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Every now and then a new cultivar of an existing genus comes along, that completely re-writes what we know of, and think of that genus. Such is the case with the toad lily, Tricyrtis ‘Fluffy Orchid’. Most new breeding breakthroughs are the result of extensive, planned breeding projects, but this...

Ahead this weekend? A new Noguchi exhibit, a book we want for our nightstands, a really great (and simple) weekend DIY, and more. Read on: Above: We on the edit team can’t get enough of stainless steel kitchens, like this one in A Continuous Green Thread: The New Fantastic Frank Headquarters in...

Want to support your neighbourhood bees, butterflies and bugs? Consider leaving the lawnmower in the shed this springChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household...

Christmas cactus is a relatively trouble-free, easy-care houseplant that puts on a show of abundant tropical blooms during the holiday season. Sometimes you may notice that the segmented stems are no longer green, but purplish-red. Read on to discover what may cause this to happen, and what you...

TV’s most soothing gardener bids viewers farewell in his own inimitable style: poetically, and with barely a hint of fussMonty Don paces through his garden, slowly and deliberately. “Welcome to a beautiful day,” he announces. Autumn has hit and the greens of Longmeadow have modulated into soft...

Water molds are important plant pathogens to watch for in hydroponic production because they can cause root diseases that affect plant health and crop growth. Although they are often mistaken for fungi, water molds belong to a different group of organisms called oomycetes. Some oomycetes,...

‘The Practical Aquaponics Workshop: System Designing to Market Opportunities’ takes growers from system basics to business plans on March 23, 2027, in Las Vegas Indoor Ag-Con and the Aquaponics Association are partnering for a second year to present a pre-show workshop, “The Practical Aquaponics...

Before spending capital to make something faster, shouldn't we first ask whether making it faster will actually make us more money? The post Don’t Fall Into the Automation Trap Without Proper Planning appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

The Tibetan Plateau is a biodiversity hotspot, but for Primula chungensis at the side of the G318 National Highway, there's a problem.A road verge can be a wildlife haven. They're mowed less, sprayed less, managed less. That offers a refuge for plants fleeing expanding farmland.But Primula...

Pest and disease management remains an ongoing challenge for greenhouse growers, and GPN is seeking input on the issues growers faced in 2026 and their management plans for 2027 through its annual Pest and Disease Survey. The survey asks growers to identify the pests and diseases that caused the...

According to sale materials released by SecondBloom Auctions, the former Planted Detroit vertical farming campus is being offered for sale through a sealed-bid process. The Detroit-based facility, which began operations in 2018 and expanded into one of Michigan’s largest vertical farms, is...

“We’re almost living at the least extreme temperature that we’re going to experience in our lifetime,” Ana Cuddeford told a Future Food Movement roundtable this week. Cuddeford, who is head of investor engagement at Inside Track, was referring to her panic when her fridge broke down during this...

Flexible packaging manufacturer ROP-Ltd., in collaboration with boutique Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sp) farm 'The Magical Forest', has developed a 40-micron, mono-polymer Oyster mushroom growing bag. The innovative packaging eliminates the conventional breathable filter patch while maintaining effective…

Saffron Box has moved from a garage pilot into a barn near Calgary, where it is growing 40,000 saffron corms in a vertical indoor system. Alongside the Alberta operation, the company has planted 20,000 corms outdoors in British Columbia to compare production performance and evaluate how to supply future…

Online hydroponics suppliers can find their payment accounts flagged as high-risk, so US-based company Organic Payment Gateways sets up card processing for these suppliers through banks that review each business by hand. "We help companies who accept credit cards for legal things that are prohibited by…

Nutrifresh, an integrated agriculture and food company, reported revenue of Rs 219.3 crore in FY26, a 51 per cent increase from Rs 145.2 crore in FY25, and is targeting Rs 400 crore in revenue in FY27 as it expands its controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) operations. The company expects 105 acres of…

Supporting, funding and training bodies are seeking to encourage farmers in Ajloun Governorate to expand innovative and modern agricultural experiments, most notably vertical farming, to complement the traditional and horizontal farming widespread in the governorate. Although those running these...

The Bridgewater Land Trust has entered into a lease agreement with Oracle Mushroom Co. of South Kent, Connecticut, bringing a new agricultural operation to the newly remodeled dairy barn at the BWLT's Town Line Farm Preserve in Roxbury. The leased space encompasses approximately 7,500 square feet of the…

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is officially opening the Nutrien Digital Agriculture Centre and the kihci-okâwîmâw askiy (Great Mother Earth) Knowledge Centre thanks to a transformational $15-million gift from Nutrien to the university. The donation, made last year during the...

By the end of November, students at Shaler Area's Reserve Primary School are expected to be munching on salads made with lettuce they grew in their school. Using a $5,000 grant from the Highmark Foundation, Reserve teachers Kristin Barbour and Michelle Elias bought a hydroponic garden by Fork Farms that…

This new attraction at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens features more than 250 plants, whimsical landscaping, and unicorn sculptures. The post Altman Plants and Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Open Its Magical Ponytail Palm Maze appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Half of a $915 million ethanol deal isn't about ethanol at all — it's about federal tax credits. The post The Andersons is paying $915 million for three ethanol plants, and half that is tax credits appeared first on iGrow News.

This week on iGrow Digest: Panamint Capital, Recurrent Energy. Half of a $915 million ethanol acquisition isn't being paid for the plants — it's being paid for the tax credits. The post The Andersons is paying $915 million for an ethanol producer, half of it for tax credits appeared first on iGrow News.

Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) is coordinating preventive measures with government agencies and private-sector representatives to maintain cargo transport and export operations during potential El Niño-related disruptions. A Maritime Connectivity Working Group meeting brought…

"A weather model knows it's going to be hot, and a camera sees how the fruit develops. But neither knows that the grower decided to schedule an extra picking day, or to leave his grow lights off because of energy prices." This is how Pieterjan Oomen, CTO and Partner at YieldComputer, describes...

Schenkeveld operates more than 100 hectares of greenhouse in the Netherlands and Morocco, growing high-value crops. Effective fertigation and drainage monitoring are central to its operations. The company is a member of the Growers United cooperative. Grower and Site Manager Leon van der Zalm oversees…

Following Tuesday evening's midterm U.S. election results, what does this mean for the produce industry going forward? Some members of the industry here share their thoughts on what the election results mean for the industry. Nick Wishnatzki, vice president of corporate affairs for Wish Farms based in…

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) will lead a statewide initiative connecting horticultural growers with specialist expertise, research, and funding opportunities to support productivity, innovation, and business growth. CROP Concierge Queensland brings together QFVG, FNQ Growers, North…

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has launched the "All Day, Every Day – Eat More Fruits, Vegetables and Greens" campaign in Brazil to encourage fresh produce consumption and support demand across the supply chain. The initiative is the Brazilian adaptation of the global "Fruits &…

Morocco has again temporarily suspended tomato exports to African markets to stabilize domestic supply and reduce prices, according to the Moroccan fresh produce exporters federation Fifel and a government source. Domestic tomato prices have increased due to lower yields in the Souss Massa growing…

Bangladesh is planning to increase domestic agricultural output and reduce import dependence while expanding export opportunities, according to Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid. During visits to mango and litchi orchards, ginger cultivation sites, summer green…

UK: Eight more Aldi stores get a fresh new look - part of major £300mln investmentAldi UK reported: "The stores in Cardiff, Dunston, Witham, Perth, London, Liskeard, Greenock and Bradford are scheduled to reopen between 5th November and 3rd December... Customers will also benefit from...

How can vegetable growers prepare for the future while managing labour shortages, improving crop quality and making their operations more efficient? This is one of the central questions facing today's greenhouse growers, which also emerged as bottlenecks in a survey conducted by Prins Greenhouses.…

Plant Sciences Genetics (PSG) has launched a year-round primocane blackberry under the new Rejoice™ platform. With this launch, the platform addresses a variety of needs across the value chain, including: Retailers get blackberries that are never out of season and always in demand, with big,...

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an interactive webinar on integrated pest management (IPM) in greenhouse production for growers on Tuesday, December 10 from 6–7:15 p.m. "Greenhouse IPM Across Growing Systems" will explore the foundational principles of integrated pest management and…

Students pursuing technical and vocational education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines now have greater access to modern agricultural technology following the handover of a complete greenhouse and Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system to the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community...

Founding members have launched the Trusted Recruiter Alliance (TRA), an employer- and industry-led alliance that holds recruiters, employers and filing agents to a shared standard of ethical recruitment in the U.S. seasonal labor programs. Every worker who travels to the United States for seasonal work…

Gavita International has appointed Edwin Streefland as Vice President of Sales & Business Development for North America. In this role, Edwin will be responsible for strengthening relationships with customers and partners throughout North America, supporting business growth, and expanding the presence of…

Prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and pressure on water resources are making water management an increasingly important challenge for agriculture. Arrigoni will address this issue at EIMA International 2026, taking place in Bologna from 10 to 14 November, presenting its Prisma® and Robuxta®...

The U.S. fresh produce market is experiencing mixed supply conditions, with higher prices reported for strawberries, tomatoes, and several vegetable categories. Rain has affected harvesting in California and Mexico, while seasonal transitions are influencing shipment volumes. AsparagusPeruvian...

The first Tasmanian-grown strawberries are now available at farms and supermarkets, marking the beginning of the local strawberry season. Following an unusually cold spring last year, the season has started slightly earlier this year. Fruit Growers Tasmania CEO Peter Cornish said volumes are expected to…

Delays in sea freight and concerns over the quality of green chilli arrivals are creating an opportunity for exporters in India's Uttar Pradesh state to increase their presence in the UAE market. With sea-freighted consignments taking longer to arrive and losing quality along the way, demand for…

Woolworths ranked highest among Australia's major supermarket chains in the Australian Marine Conservation Society's (AMCS) fourth Unwrapped audit of plastic packaging. However, none of the retailers have committed to reducing their overall plastic use. The audit assessed Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, and…

After selling his chrysanthemum nursery in 2000, Jan Zwinkels joined PDI, a screen supplier based in Naaldwijk. He already knew the company well, having purchased his screens there as a grower. Jan helped set up the warehouse and later worked on measuring, making and assembling screen cloths. He retired…

Lettuce growers in the Netherlands will soon be able to use the insecticide Verimark to control aphids. The Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) decided on October 28 to extend its use to a number of brassica and leafy crops, according to Glastuinbouw…

Aphids are currently one of the biggest challenges facing greenhouse horticulture in the Netherlands. The loss of crop protection products and a changing climate are driving the problem. This season, Moors, a bell pepper grower in Asten, in the southern Netherlands, felt the impact directly: around 30…

How do you gain more control over your energy management when generation, consumption and energy prices are constantly changing? That was the question at Bryte, a tomato grower in the Westland region of the Netherlands. With a large grid connection, solar panels and an energy demand that fluctuates…

The plant, not the greenhouse, is the starting point. That is the central idea behind GreenControl, a five-year project in which Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is working with three other technical universities and a range of companies and organisations to investigate how sensors and cameras can…

"Slightly uneven propagation, suboptimal spacing, and minor handling losses can add up to enough inefficiency to limit productivity per square meter in a greenhouse," says Michael Tunbjer, Director at Oboya Horticulture, a company specializing in supplies across the full horticultural value chain. "One…

As early summer swelters and new record maximum temperatures are set – at a weather station on one of producer-exporter ZZ2's farms in Musina, the 45°C measured there almost two weeks ago constitutes a new high for October – tomatoes and peppers are ripening at top speed in Limpopo. "Our peppers and…

Pitaies Catalanes, a startup based in Valls, Catalonia, is developing dragon fruit cultivation for Mediterranean conditions. The company is participating in the Emprèn Agro Bio acceleration program in Lleida, focusing on agricultural diversification. Over the past eight years, the team has worked with a…

We’ve grown a number of seedlings of the former Schefflera delavayi, now Heptaplureum delavayi, but none have the character of the deeply-lobed clone I first saw several years ago at Dan Hinkley’s Windcliff Garden. Dan christened his plant, Heptaplureum ‘Windcliff Lace’, and we were fortunate to...

New Jersey American Water completed a $21.3 million PFAS treatment project at the Salem Water Treatment Plant, treating up to 2 million gallons a day. The post New Jersey American Water Completes $21.3 Million PFAS Treatment Project in Salem appeared first on iGrow News.

Once this tasty tuber is established in your garden, you’ll have a crop for life. Great news – if you can digest themIt’s intriguingly rare to see a crop of jerusalem artichokes, considering how easy they are to grow. They’re part of the sunflower family and, surprisingly, entirely unrelated to...

Fresh produce sales reached $97 billion in the U.S. in 2025, driven by a combination of mild inflation and higher shopping trip frequency.

Edwin Streefland will be responsible for strengthening relationships with customers and partners throughout North America, supporting business growth and expanding the presence of Gavita International's flagship Agrolux brand in the horticultural lighting market.

Tired of fighting with your outdoor holiday lights every year? Us too. Rather than wrestling and wrangling string lights into submission, consider just hanging one (or three) statement-making lit ornaments instead. It’s the minimalist, and lazy, approach to decorating for the season—and we’re...

Ellen and Tracy share a few final favorites from their seasonal designs

Jonathan Bate journeys across spectacular palaces, landscaped parks and humble allotments to chart 4,000 years of a growing passion

Lush greenery and wide-open spaces are not the first things you expect from the city best known for its canals — but that’s exactly what you’ll find in these two grand creations

A short walk-through of your greenhouse, covering the steepest ramps and tightest corner, can help avoid major incidents. The post Moving Soil, Media, and Gravel Through Tight Greenhouse Aisles and Nursery Yards appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Weed Control: Fundamentals of an Effective Nursery Program For Greenhouse and Nursery Weeds do more than affect the appearance and management of a nursery—they can also serve as hosts for insect pests and pathogens, allowing them to survive between production cycles and facilitating their...

AgFunderNews rounds up the most important fundings, mergers, acquisitions, closures, and industry buzz in agtech and foodtech. Funding news 🇮🇳 Zerodha’s Rainmatter backs agri-waste startup AltM’s $10.3m Tech in Asia 🇧🇷 Vereda raises R$30 million seed round Startup Researcher 🇬🇧 Turning pollution...

According to a recent WARN Act update issued by Revol Greens, the company has once again delayed the planned closure of its greenhouse facility in Medford, Minn., as efforts continue to secure a transaction that may allow operations to continue while also preserving jobs. The notice follows...

The 'Careers In Bloom' digital series spotlights 10 floral industry careers, represented by 10 professionals from throughout the supply chain. The post Seed Your Future Launches New ‘Careers In Bloom’ Series appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Since the 1500s, the world's flora has been on the move. Many species, like ferns, are initially introduced to a new location through human activities, such as horticultural cultivation, and then escape into their surroundings. Some of these non-native species then establish themselves and...

How do we know who was first to make a scientific discovery? Explore how Charles Darwin's correspondence with Harvard botanist Asa Gray helped establish his priority in developing the theory of evolution by natural selection, and how historical letters preserved in BHL illuminate pivotal moments...

Bad actors armed with AI have kept busy this year attacking critical infrastructure like wastewater pumps and supermarket fridge systems. Attacks on the latter have led to much chaos and even more food spoilage in the last month, but downstream outlets like supermarkets aren’t the only part of...

Growy's produce is now available in around 1,100 stores across the Netherlands, including at least 600 Jumbo stores, 400 PLUS locations, and 100 DekaMarkt stores. Its Amsterdam farm is now running at full capacity and almost completely selling out, following a rollout that began with 20 pilot...

Canada has announced its largest funding pool for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to date. On October 30, the federal government unveiled the Controlled Environment Agriculture Growth Pathway Program, a $750 million fund for growing fruits and vegetables indoors across Canada. The program sits…

Foo Cexiang, Minister of State at Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry, visited ICA Maxi Supermarket in Solna together with a ministerial delegation to investigate how Swegreen's cultivation solution can contribute to strengthening domestic food production in Singapore. The cultivation facility…

The CDC and FDA have declared an end to an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens. The agencies reported that the sprouts were grown from a contaminated seed lot imported from New Zealand, but neither revealed the name of the seed company. The…

The mushroom supply across the country is tight right now, though levels of supply vary from grower to grower. "The mushroom industry is very regionalized in terms of growing–there are farms in Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, California and Washington, so each will experience different issues," says Pat…

A low-cost mushroom enterprise is helping farmers turn agricultural residues into an additional source of income, employment and rural entrepreneurship For farmers in the remote Noksosang village of Longleng district, Nagaland, traditional jhum cultivation has long been the mainstay of their...

The Department of Education (DepEd) is looking to school gardens and agricultural learning programs to help sustain food production amid the threat of prolonged drought and possible food shortages from a strong El Niño, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Wednesday. Angara said the department was…

Over the past three weeks, students at Jefferson and Washington Elementary Schools have had the opportunity to learn about, taste, and compare three varieties of microgreens as part of a hands-on Farm to School experience. Through the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant, Valley City Public…

High-wire tomato and cucumber crops grow several metres tall, yet greenhouse lighting is still largely designed around a horizontal plane. For the Bloemteknik team, this is a mismatch between the way light is delivered and the way the crop grows. "For years, progress in horticultural lighting has been…

AutoStore has entered into an agreement to acquire Logiqs B.V.. For Logiqs, this step provides an opportunity to further develop its pallet storage technology together with AutoStore and reach more customers worldwide. Logiqs has been developing automation solutions for horticulture since 1975. That…

The 2026/2027 horticultural season in Almería is getting off to a later start than usual for aubergine, courgette, and cucumber, following the exceptionally high temperatures recorded over the summer. That is according to data from the Market Intelligence Department at COEXPHAL. Opening prices are…

We are enjoying a lush flowering of angel trumpets this fall, with their sweetly fragrant, nocturnal flowers. This is the cultivar Brugmansia x candida ‘Double White’, looking quite lovely this week. Brugmansia x candida ‘Double White’ Brugmansia x candida ‘Double White’ The post Angel Trumpet...

Corteva spinout Vylor’s relocation to Johnston, Iowa last month is a significant move for both the company and the state’s reputation as a hub for agriculture, food and biosciences. For Vylor, the move is a homecoming: Iconic brand Pioneer, a core part of Vylor’s seed genetics portfolio, has...

Egypt's fresh strawberry season is expected to open soon. A smaller planted area could bring a more balanced market after last season's oversupply, according to Khaled Elbana of Legacy Farm for Strawberry Production and Export. "The first commercial harvests are expected to begin in week 47," Elbana…

Growing focus on food self-sufficiency, changing trade patterns and climate change will influence where and how tomatoes are produced in the coming years. At the Tomato Congress in Granada, Lambert van Horen, sector manager at RaboResearch Food & Agri, outlined the developments that tomato growers and…

On 18 November, Herman Keijsers and Wim van Wingerden will share the first results of their research at the EnergiekEvent Zuid-Oost Nederland, hosted by Botany Group in Meterik. Their session is titled "Datagedreven sturen op licht, energie en plantbalans" (data-driven control of light, energy and crop…

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has named Isle of Wight Tomatoes Grower of the Year. Managing Director Paul Thomas said he was extremely proud of the recognition. "2026 has been an incredible year for Isle of Wight Tomatoes," said Paul. "Our journey with M&S has been built on a shared belief in what we could…

As the transition happens from summer to autumn and winter, changes in temperature, light availability, and humidity require adjustments to crop management. These seasonal factors influence lettuce growth rates, water uptake, leaf development, and overall market quality. According to Punit Singh, R&D…

Italian company Planet Farms has proposed building a modern Smart Greenhouse complex in Uzbekistan, combining crop production, sorting, packaging and delivery within one integrated facility. The proposal was presented at a meeting between Uzbekistan's Minister of Agriculture, Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov, and…

Morocco's early vegetable sector is going through a difficult period, marked by reduced production and high prices. Tomato and pepper prices have hit record highs on the local market, and the supply of top-quality produce has dropped noticeably. The situation should return to normal soon, however, says…

Russian retailer Magnit plans to increase its greenhouse area dedicated to tomato production to 104 hectares in the 2026–2027 agricultural season, up 17% year on year. Most of the expansion will take place in Krasnodar Krai. The company will allocate 90 hectares of high-tech greenhouses to tomatoes in…

Australia: 800 new jobs created as Woolworths prepares to open next-generation distribution centreWoolworths Group reported: "Woolworths' new chilled and fresh food distribution hub in the heart of Western Sydney has hit a major milestone, with 800 new roles being recruited to operate what will be the…

The Northwest Berry Foundation (NBF), in partnership with Delphy, will lead Pathways to Controlled Environment Production for Oregon Berry Growers, a two-and-a-half-year study funded by a $207,082 grant from the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Department of...

Oregon berry growers will gain independent, Oregon-specific information that strengthens their position as they decide whether, and how, to bring more control to their production. The Northwest Berry Foundation (NBF), with Delphy, will lead Pathways to Controlled Environment Production for Oregon Berry…

Rutgers University has received a $2.4 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) through the Research Facilities Act Program to support the modernization of agricultural research, teaching, and community engagement facilities that will…

This is not your grandmother's greenhouse. Sure, once complete, the high-tech, glass greenhouse will produce cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers just like grandma, but in this case, it will be heated using a state-of-the-art biomass boiler — meaning the food will be grown using a net-zero carbon footprint.…

East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT), in partnership with Wageningen Plant Research and SeedNL, has launched Transforming Vegetable Markets (TVM), an innovative 4-year initiative to improve smallholder farmer livelihoods and strengthen the vegetable sector in Bangladesh, Nigeria, and…

Svensson has welcomed Holland Gaas B.V. to the Svensson Group following its acquisition from BOAL Group. The move strengthens the company's offering in insect control and climate technologies for greenhouse cultivation. Holland Gaas has earned a strong reputation for insect netting systems that help…

As the new strawberry harvest begins in the Mediterranean region, the early signs are relatively good. The quality of the plants is impressive across all origins. Greece continues to expand its premium and early-season production, while Egypt relies on proven varieties and strong producers. Meanwhile,…

Over the years, varieties such as Adelita have advanced raspberry cultivation in Mexico, giving growers new opportunities through their adaptability, productivity, and fruit quality. Their introduction has also coincided with the expansion of numerous farms and the strengthening of a sector increasingly…

"Being in Dubai for the Gulfood Manufacturing trade fair is always stimulating. There are high-caliber companies from all over the world, and it is clear that Dubai serves as a vital hub for the fresh produce sector in the Middle East. This year, however, due to the geopolitical situation, there are far…

IFCO is expanding its collaboration with Whole Foods Market as the U.S. grocery retailer increases its use of reusable packaging containers (RPCs) throughout its fresh produce supply chain. The initiative forms part of Whole Foods Market's efforts to reduce packaging waste across its operations. For…

Strawberry grower Patrick Bouten is expanding his operation in Limburg, the Netherlands, from 9 to 12 hectares (22 to 30 acres). He has acquired the greenhouse of gerbera grower Gerja, located on Dekenhorst in Helden. Arvalis acted as broker for the sale, which has been finalized. The site will be…

In the last week of October, the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives supplied significantly more yellow peppers to auctions than a year earlier. Supply volumes were more than four times higher than in week 44 of 2025. Meanwhile, an increasing number of growers are reporting that they have…

Dutch greenhouse builder Dalsem has been sold to GreenV, ending a period of ownership by Cofra, the investment company of the Brenninkmeijer family, known for C&A. Cofra had owned the Netherlands-based company since 2022. Cofra made Dalsem part of a new sustainable food division. According to the Dutch…

Dutch lettuce growers are sending their plants to neighboring countries to have them treated against aphids with Closer, applied through a Phyto-drip treatment that is not authorized in the Netherlands. State Secretary Erkens of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN)…

"The second half of the 2026 Dutch pepper season was marked by significant fluctuations in production, fruit weight, and sales," says Marco Bergman of Harvest House. "During the hot summer weeks, we produced lighter peppers, while large peppers weighing over 180 grams became scarce. This led to good…

The new Greenville, TX, facility will help SPR to expand its U.S. presence and better invest in local production and customer service. The post SPR Opens New U.S. Facility in Texas appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

The Better Meat Co, now doing business as BMC Ingredients, expects to begin commercial-scale production of its mycelium ingredients with a partner in India in Q2, 2027 after completing three 100,000-liter fermentation runs and securing its first seven-figure supply contract. The California-based...

I don’t know much about Thai cooking. So when I came across a “furore” (no less) over some new varieties of something called holy basil, apparently an important ingredient in that country’s cuisine, my first reaction was to wonder whether the whole thing was a joke. It wasn’t. Holy basil turns...

Over the past few years some designers have preferred to label themselves as artists, perhaps viewing their outputs on a different plane from those by their fellow creatives. It’s a long-running debate on what is deemed worthy of being described “art”; in the late 19th century, it was a hot...

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A plant’s perceived (and actual) value in the garden gives growers more to consider when choosing their next crop. The post What We Grow Matters appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

If you’re an indoor gardener, there’s a good chance that you have a Christmas cactus that bursts into a profusion of blooms every year. In caring for it, have you ever noticed hair-like growths sprouting from between the stem segments? These are aerial roots. Read on to learn what they can tell...

Gustavo Mamao co-founded an agricultural biocontrol company two decades ago, which was acquired by Stoller 10 years later. He serves as an international partnerships advisor for IdeeLab, a leading Brazilian ag biological CDMO. He writes about ag biological investment and impact, and is involved...

November 04, 2026 I burned up my phone camera snapping pictures of the gardens at Denver’s Washington Park this summer and fall. So many of those images never made it into a blog post. But today I’m backing up to late September to share early fall pics from the park’s Big Garden. A wide shot...

The next tHRIve webinar from the Horticultural Research Institute features Dr. Allan Armitage sharing how he transformed his garden from chaos to comfort. The post Learning Opportunity: A Look Inside the Success of Dr. A’s Garden appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

If you are looking for an attractive, low-maintenance succulent for your Zone 9 to 11 garden, or to add to your houseplant collection, consider x Graptosedum ‘Ghosty.’ This hybrid produces yellow star-shaped flowers and trailing rosettes that shade pink and orange in full sun. Learn how to grow...

For greenhouse roof repairs, your method of maintenance must be dictated by whether or not the greenhouse can emptied. The post When Greenhouse Roof Repairs Can’t Wait for an Empty House appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

AmericanHort Calls for Continued Suspension of Vessel Fees AmericanHort joined a broad coalition of agricultural, business, and transportation organizations in an October 30 letter urging U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to extend or permanently suspend Section 301 fees on China-built...

Brazilian biotech company IdeeLab and ag giant Bayer will bring biological-based crop protection products to Brazil via a 12-month-long R&D partnership. The two companies will work together across the entire product development cycle, with the goal of eventually bringing biofungicide solutions...

Here's a fact that might surprise you: wheat, the staple food behind your delicious bread, hates hot weather. And this is a growing problem. Scientists have estimated that for every 1°C the planet warms, global wheat production could drop by roughly 6%. So, as global temperatures rise, your...

The effects of El Niño are already being felt by many via extreme weather events. Here's what NOAA's forecasts say to expect this winter. The post What El Niño Is Doing to Shape NOAA’s Latest Winter Outlook appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Elementl Power agreed terms for a nuclear development partnership of up to $750 million with a DSIP-led group including Samsung C&T. The post Elementl Power Signs Up to $750 Million Nuclear Partnership Deal With DSIP-Led Consortium appeared first on iGrow News.

The new Roma variety from De Ruiter, Solstric, combines multi-gene intermediate resistance to ToBRFV with flexible production and harvesting options for greenhouse growers, according to Bayer.

Oasis Grower Solutions, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, has announced that Timothy S. Frey, Ph.D., has joined the Oasis Grower Solutions team as a plant scientist. The position of plant scientist at Oasis Grower Solutions has a special emphasis on specialty substrates for propagation,...

American Floral Endowment's upcoming webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, as part of its ongoing Grow Pro series, will cover temperature management strategies for greenhouse growers. The webinar will explore how temperature strategies affect plant height, flowering time, crop quality, and…

The exchange, organized by Growise, a company specializing in smart farm equipment, with support from the Gunpo Industry Promotion Agency, was held to introduce smart farm equipment, including precision environmental control technology, and to develop technical cooperation and sales channels in the…

Hydrofarm Holdings has shared new details about how it eliminated its debt. Before these actions, the company owed $109 million under a Term Loan, which cost about $12 million each year to repay and maintain. As part of a recapitalization (a restructuring of the company's finances), this Term Loan was…

The pandemic changed how, and where, the world works, but the empty office space left behind is a big drain on the owners of all that unused commercial real estate. But one entrepreneur is starting to plant the seeds of a partial solution to this lingering problem. Read more at NPR

Tucked between the steel arrays of a working solar farm on Oʻahu, four hydroponic troughs hold something unexpected: lettuce. Five varieties of it, catching whatever light filters through panels that pivot slowly overhead, tracking the sun from morning to afternoon. The setup looks almost accidental — a…

Urban Crop Solutions, based in Beveren-Leie in West Flanders, Belgium, develops technology for growing crops in fully controlled indoor environments. At the initiative of POM West-Vlaanderen, the company took part in a visit to SIAL Paris, one of the world's leading food industry trade fairs. For CEO…

The UAE might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of tulip fields. Traditionally associated with the cooler climes of the Netherlands, these colourful spring flowers are hardly natural inhabitants of the Arabian desert. But a new UAE-based venture is challenging that assumption,…

Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower magazine have opened nominations for the 3rd annual CEAs — Cultivating Excellence Awards, presented with program sponsor Premier Tech. The program recognizes excellence, innovation and leadership across controlled environment agriculture (CEA) in three categories:…

The EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for Vertical Farming will examine how advanced lighting, sensing, and photonic control systems are boosting yield, efficiency, and sustainability in controlled-environment agriculture. Photonics enables precise spectral tuning, uniform illumination, and…

Agriculture faces growing demand for food while needing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption. Rising input costs and labour shortages add to these challenges. Battery-powered farming robots could help by performing tasks autonomously, applying water, fertiliser, and crop...

Looking good as we head into winter is our patch of Echinocactus texensis, aka: horse crippler cactus. These Texas and New Mexico natives are loved by gardeners who grow winter hardy cactus, but equally despised by ranchers who have to deal with horses, and farmworkers, who step on them. Their...

The embattled new owner of Miyoko’s Creamery has acknowledged some teething problems as the brand has switched to new co-packers and recipes for its plant-based butters and cheeses, but says the issues are “temporary.” Prosperity Organic Foods—which acquired Miyoko’s late last year after it...

At Naples Fresh, a 1-acre intensive hydroponic lettuce farm in Naples, Fla., Saint'Clair Martins Jr. is perfecting lettuce production with the artistry of a professional chef. "Intensive farming is like perfecting a recipe. Growing each plant takes just the right amount of ingredients, and after a few…

A new agreement between SoilSteam and Italian machinery manufacturer Motridal S.p.A. strengthens an established partnership and provides long-term stability and predictability in production, quality and pricing. CEO Ken Roar Riis from SoilSteam and Sales Director Giampietro Calvi from Motridal shake…

After spending ten years working in the Netherlands, including at tomato producer Looye, South Korean grower Taejin Kim returned to his home country to establish a greenhouse business alongside his father. He shares that his experience in the Netherlands provided a strong technical foundation in modern…

Nizamettin Özdemir, a 66-year-old retired civil servant living in Sarıbaşak Neighborhood of Olur district in Erzurum, established a 252-square-meter greenhouse with support under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's Çoruh River Basin Rehabilitation Project. Özdemir, who produces an average of 5…

Wild blueberry growers in Maine are among the agricultural businesses benefiting from U.S. tariff exemptions on nine categories of Canadian imports, including packaging materials and machinery. Republican Senator Susan Collins announced the exemptions on October 23 following discussions with the Trump…

Egyptian pepper grower Al Awwad is starting its bell pepper season about a month early, taking advantage of a market gap. "Our first greenhouse harvests are due next week, aimed at a market that has been short of supply since the summer," says Mohamed Awwad, the company's CEO. "We saw the...

Five farms from nearby Singen-Beuren now want to leave Reichenau-Gemüse eG. However, a supply contract could still bind them to the cooperative until the end of 2027. There are two legally separate cooperatives: Reichenau-Gemüse eG brings together the growers, while Reichenau-Gemüse-Vertriebs eG handles…

This year, the Verband Süddeutscher Spargel- und Erdbeeranbauer e.V. (en.: Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers, VSSE) is celebrating a triple anniversary: the dual anniversary of the trade show duo (the 30th expoSE and the 15th expoDirekt) as well as 30 years of the VSSE's…

Marks and Spencer taps Vusion EdgeSense platform amid retailer's store modernisation pushRoy Horgan, CEO UK & Ireland at Vusion, says: "We are pleased to be working with M&S as it continues to invest in its store estate and colleague experience. Our Connected Store platform is designed to help...

An aluminium profile in a greenhouse is never a standalone component. It forms part of a larger system in which structural integrity, light transmission, water management, ventilation, automation and installation must work together seamlessly. That is precisely why custom aluminium does not begin with…

Bat Trang commune in Hanoi is developing various high-value agricultural production models across more than 650 hectares of cultivated land, including around 330ha of vegetables and 320ha of flowers, ornamental plants, and speciality fruit trees, according to figures provided by Bat Trang People's…

It's never quiet at Greenbelt Organic Greens. That's not just because the plants grow 24/7, but also because Alice Farris, Ian Adamson, and their team are continually adjusting their growing methods and facility to meet market demand and improve efficiency, as every grower does. At the same time, they…

A long stream of nearly 10,000 marathon runners made its way through the Westland greenhouse region in the Netherlands on a Sunday morning, to loud cheers from spectators. The route of the first-ever NN Marathon The Hague ran through the village centers of Kwintsheul and Honselersdijk, among others, and…

SoCal Berry Growers plans to close six strawberry farms in Ventura County, California, between January 11 and January 25, 2027, affecting approximately 572 employees, primarily harvest workers. The company notified the Oxnard City Council of the planned closures. All six farms cultivate strawberries for…

Rijk Zwaan increased its revenue by 7.5 per cent in the 2025/2026 financial year, reaching €735 million. Growth was recorded across virtually all regions and crops in which the fruit and vegetable breeding company operates. Net profit reached €90 million, compared with €68 million in 2024/2025.…

Pest Tactic Journal (PTJ) has announced the launch of the PTJ Student Paper Competition, an annual award celebrating outstanding student research, technical, and extension writing in pest management. Winners will receive an award certificate and a cash prize, and their work will be featured through Pest…

For Almería-type Dutch cucumber growers, profitability depends on having genetic material capable of sustaining a steady harvesting rhythm without compromising plant health. Jarama, a Dutch cucumber developed by Almería-based seed company CapGen Seeds, has established itself as one of the leading…

Edible Garden has announced that Chief Executive Officer Jim Kras will participate in the 2026 CEAg World Conference & Expo, taking place November 10–11, 2026, in Charlotte-Concord, North Carolina. Mr. Kras will participate in a session titled "Diversification Beyond Core CEA" on Tuesday, November 10,…

Biotalys has received approval from the Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides* to conduct large-scale demonstration trials of its next-generation biofungicide candidate, Evoca NG, marking the world-first commercial application of the product under real growing…

Gautier Semences announces the appointment of Mathilde Gautier, a member of the Gautier family, as Director of Transformation and Innovation. Reporting directly to General Management, she will coordinate the company's strategic initiatives. A new role to coordinate strategic projectsTechnologies,…

Oscar Liburd, professor and program leader for Small Fruits and Vegetable Insect Pest Management (IPM), will present his educational session, 'Flower Thrips Management in Blueberries: Control Tactics and Strategies,' during the 'Blueberry 1' session at the Great Lakes EXPO. This year's EXPO takes place…

The British Growers Association (BGA) has announced a partnership with agricultural marketing agency JCM&Co to provide research and industry perspectives on challenges and opportunities facing British horticulture. The collaboration forms part of BGA's partnership program, which brings together…

De Ruiter® , a vegetable seed brand of Bayer, has introduced Solstic, its first Roma tomato variety to feature multi-gene intermediate resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV.) Designed for high-tech greenhouse production, Solstic offers growers a combination of a robust disease resistance…

Hydrofarm Holdings has shared new details about how it eliminated its debt. Before these actions, the company owed $109 million under a Term Loan, which cost about $12 million each year to repay and maintain. As part of a recapitalization (a restructuring of the company's finances), this Term Loan was…

Swiss agtech company OneSoil has published a new study comparing the five popular platforms that had all the necessary features: Cropwise Operations, owned by Syngenta, a global agricultural technology company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; xarvio Field Manager, developed by the German...

SON-T lamps are being phased out and will soon no longer be permitted for sale due to stricter European regulations concerning the environment, toxic substances, and energy efficiency. Growers currently using these lamps are therefore required to switch to new LED lighting. In response, Climalux has…

Madison Energy Infrastructure will deploy a 50 MW / 200 MWh Tesla Megapack storage portfolio with CORE Electric Cooperative at three Colorado sites. The post Madison Energy Infrastructure and CORE Electric Cooperative Plan 50 MW Battery Storage Portfolio in Colorado appeared first on iGrow News.

Following a major Cyclospora outbreak, the International Fresh Produce Association outlined efforts to strengthen consumer trust, advance traceability and address challenges facing the fresh produce industry.

Everything old is new again. Recently, we’ve been researching gardening tools from older generations that have stood the test of time. Here are five that intrigue us: 1. Olla Watering Pot Above: The Large Terracotta Garden Hydrator is $45 at Garrett Wade. For more options, try the Olla Watering...

Colorful ideas for keeping containers interesting through winter

David Protein has prevailed in a high-profile legal battle with small food companies accusing it of anticompetitive behavior over the alt-fat ingredient EPG. The dispute has generated a lot of interest given David’s explosive growth and highlights how access to specialized ingredients can make...

If you have a choice, start a 10-acre hydroponic greenhouse operation in the winter. Hort Americas customer John McMahon, president of Equinox Growers, had no choice. His crew commissioned the facility in the dead of summer, and the lettuce crop kept growing while they worked through...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Farmers Market Advocates Call for Delaying New Rule Amidst Uncertainty Washington, DC, November 3, 2026 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture...

AI in the Grow Room? Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in modern cultivation. Robin Koehorst writes that its true value and limitations depend entirely on the grower behind the data. Do Not Let a Toddler Fix Your Grow Room Artificial intelligence is a useful tool for...

These varieties are the first round of new introductions, with more to be announced leading up to California Spring Trials in March 2027. The post PanAmerican Seed Announces Early-Release 2028 Seed Introductions appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Harrell's expands its new Greenhouse Division, Oasis welcomes a plant scientist, and Terra Nova adds to its sales team. The post Meet the New Faces at Harrell’s, Oasis, and Terra Nova appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Fast-growing and lush, datura makes a handsome ornamental plant. Its large, trumpet-shaped flowers unfurl at dusk, releasing an intense, sweet fragrance. It’s ideal for beds, planters, and moon gardens, but all parts are highly toxic, so plant with care around kids and pets. Learn how to grow...

Paul Gauthier, Ph.D., associate professor of CEA at Penn State University, is one of three finalists in the Industry Advancement category of the 2026 CEAg World Impact Awards. The Industry Advancement Award recognizes an individual whose research, education, extension, outreach, or...

Jeremy’s latest Eat This Newsletter does “miracle wheat,” blue mangoes, and coffee. Quite the snack. Check it out. And if the blue mango thing sounds vaguely familiar, we Nibbled it here a few weeks back.

Product representatives from Darwin Perennials look at the production of ornamental grasses in an ongoing video series. The post Video Spotlight: A Guide to Ornamental Grass Production appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Ocergy's 3MW OCG-Wind floater is at the Culzean platform in the UK North Sea, and its OCG-Data buoy is back at sea for EDF's MARE project. The post Ocergy Tows OCG-Wind Platform to Culzean and Redeploys OCG-Data Buoy in the Mediterranean appeared first on iGrow News.

Retailers selling to this customer need consistent finished sizes for each pot size, reliable pest-free stock, and accurate variety names. The post The “Fewer but Better” Houseplant Buyer Is Shopping Online. Here’s What They Need to See appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Since 2010, the Purdue Student Farm has given students a place to learn by doing. Founded by Dr. Steve Hallett and a group of undergraduates, the farm started operations at the new Cherry Lane location in 2017, where long-cropped corn and soybean ground has become a diversified vegetable farm with four…

The Greenhouse Produce Alliance of Canada (GPAC) has welcomed the launch of the $750-million Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program, a significant investment from the Government of Canada within the National Food Security Strategy (NFSS) designed to strengthen Canada's domestic…

Robotic strawberry harvesting has achieved significant progress, with decades of research leading to commercial deployments and prototypes capable of autonomous fruit detection, grasping, and stem cutting. However, its development remains limited by the lack of a reusable, realistic crop testbed, making…

Garden Climate Assessment Tool will allow users to predict a plant’s response to the projected climate in a given location“In the 20th century, we could pretty much grow the same things with confidence, we could learn from previous generations,” said Prof Sam Brockington, a curator at Cambridge...

A shipping container in Godfrey has been converted into a hydroponic farm that grows vegetables year-round. The container belongs to Theodora Farms. Adelynn Bentley, the farm manager, told First Alert 4 that the panels where everything grows are self-watering, fertilize themselves and have automatic…

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) has secured $12 million in state funding to support the construction of two new greenhouses, allowing it to replace its existing structures which date back to the 1960s and suffered extensive damage during the cold snap last winter. The existing greenhouses, which QBG used…

Swiss climate-tech startup fortyfour has put its first Direct Air Capture unit into operation at the Swiss vegetable grower Meier Gemüse. Since September 2026, the unit has been producing CO₂ on-site straight from the air, feeding it into the greenhouse, where it helps the vegetables grow. It is…

A Minnesota lettuce grower has postponed a closure in Owatonna as it negotiates an apparent package to keep the facility operating. Revol Greens MN announced in August that it was preparing to lay off 89 workers and close its growing facility in Medford, Minnesota by Oct. 4 "barring the successful sale…

Over the last several years, the interest in and research for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) – using technology to modify environmental conditions of breeding crops- has steadily increased. In response, the University of Georgia has built a CEA team to contribute to the ever-growing...

At Naples Fresh, a 1-acre intensive hydroponic lettuce farm in Naples, Fla., Saint'Clair Martins Jr. is perfecting lettuce production with the artistry of a professional chef. "Intensive farming is like perfecting a recipe. Growing each plant takes just the right amount of ingredients, and after a few…

Demand for exotic mushrooms is growing in Ukraine, while European markets continue to show stable demand. Ukrainian exporter Nature Green continues to supply customers across Europe despite disruptions to electricity supplies and rising operating costs, says Alina Makaliuk. European markets remain…

The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo (GLEXPO) will take place on December 8-10, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan with over 4,500 fruit, vegetable, farm market, and greenhouse individuals, as well as over 400 industry-leading companies, in attendance. New to GLEXPO this year,...

The announcement was made at the TASPO Awards on October 30 in Berlin: Christian Senft, CEO of Gartenbau-Versicherung, is the new president of the TASPO Foundation. He has been a member of the foundation's advisory board since February 2024 and succeeds Prof. Dr. Matthias Diezemann. Diezemann had held…

Climate variability influences crop disease epidemiology by modifying host susceptibility, pathogen development, and infection conditions. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), an economically important vegetable crop, is particularly sensitive to temperature and relative humidity fluctuations. This study…

Starting in the 2027-2028 academic year, HAS green academy will relocate its Venlo location to Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo. Like Maastricht University, HAS green academy will be based in the Brighthouse. Its arrival brings an important new education and knowledge partner to the campus, further…

At Biogrow Protec in India, melons grown using Biogrow's own substrates are approaching harvest, providing an opportunity to show the relationship between growing media performance and commercial crop production. Benjamin Blanchard, Head of India Biogrow Substrates, explains that greenhouse melon…

Kazakhstan is looking to expand domestic banana production through greenhouse cultivation, although imports continue to dominate the market. In 2025, the country imported 103,400 tonnes of bananas, with Ecuador accounting for more than 90% of supplies. According to UN Comtrade data published through the…

The agricultural organization Asaja Almería has expressed its concern over the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to reject the exceptional authorization requested by the Junta de Andalucía to use spirotetramat against the "Thrips parvispinus" pest. According to Asaja, this…

French agricultural cooperative Axéréal produces liquid nutritional supplements for farms. The Leibinger JET2 NEO marks the plastic canisters containing these products with production dates and lot numbers. Implemented by Leibinger partner LogoPak, the system stands out at the Alligny-Cosne site for its…

The Canadian government has opened applications for its new Controlled Environment Agriculture Growth Pathway Program, a CAD 750 million initiative aimed at increasing year-round fruit and vegetable production across the country. Building on the success of Canada's greenhouse sector, the program will…

Gautier Semences has announced the appointment of Mathilde Gautier, a member of the Gautier family, as Director of Transformation and Innovation. Reporting directly to General Management, she will coordinate the company's strategic initiatives. A new role to accelerate strategic...

Tomato prices continue to rise at Almería auctions due to a product shortage caused by a delay in the start of the season. Following severe pest pressure during the previous spring, many growers chose to delay transplanting in their greenhouses to avoid the hottest months, when insect vectors of viruses…

Swiss climate-tech startup fortyfour has put its first Direct Air Capture unit into operation at the Swiss vegetable grower Meier Gemüse. Since September 2026, the unit has been producing CO₂ on-site straight from the air, feeding it into the greenhouse, where it helps the vegetables grow. It is…

A waterspout struck the villages of Samkeh and al-Hawra in Tartous countryside, severely damaging several greenhouses, including crops, steel frames and plastic coverings. Farmers reported heavy financial losses and called for compensation and assistance to help them recover and resume farming. Raneem…

"Anyone can put racks and lights in a room and call it a vertical farm. But what have you actually developed yourself? How many growing cycles have you completed, what problems have you solved, and most importantly, is there a product that people are willing to pay for?" asks Ilya Tsigvintsev,...

After a growing season affected by drought, heat, floods, frost, disease, and pests, growers face further challenges in maintaining crop quality after harvest. Post-harvest management determines how much produce reaches buyers in marketable condition. According to the FAO's latest global estimate, 13.3%…

At the Canadian Greenhouse Conference in Canada, Dutch Lighting Innovations (DLI) gave a first look at its new global brand positioning, which has since been officially presented. Behind the change is the story of an LED supplier that grew in a short time into a major international player, now employing…

Plastic film laid over greenhouse soil during summer solar disinfection does not treat bacteria and fungi the same way, according to a field trial in Shandong Province, China. In a 32-day experiment on soil that had grown tomato and zucchini continuously for six years, researchers at Shandong University…

Singapore: Grab reports third quarter 2026 results, raises full-year guidanceGrab Holdings Limited announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Q3 2026 Revenue grew 27% YoY or 30% on a constant currency basis to $1,112mln. Q3 2026 Profit for the Period of $18mln.…

Labbate Climate Controls Systems Inc., a Leamington, Ontario-based manufacturer of agricultural and farming equipment, has been placed under receivership along with seven related companies. GlassRatner Restructuring Inc. was appointed receiver and manager by the Court of King's Bench for Manitoba on…

Peruvian asparagus supplies are significantly tighter this year, with warmer-than-normal growing conditions reducing production at a time when U.S. importers are also facing higher costs due to tariffs. After a strong 2025, when Peru exported close to 170 million pounds of fresh asparagus, an...

At Eten bij Beelen in Houten, in the Netherlands' Utrecht province, visitors first walk past crates of fresh, home-grown vegetables, then through a seemingly endless corridor lined with greenhouse compartments on both sides. The greenhouses have long been important to many organic growers who bought…

Most people tossing a bag of lettuce into their grocery cart don't think twice about where it came from. For shoppers across the Upper Midwest, there's a decent chance it was grown under glass in a small southern Minnesota town. Revol Greens got its start in 2017 in Medford, a Steele County community…

Student teams from the four technical universities in the Netherlands will compete to develop the best robot for harvesting cucumbers in a high-wire cultivation system. The first Robotics Greenhouse Challenge, organized by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and TU Delft, takes place on 7...

Winter heating is one of the highest operating costs for cold-climate growers, and it has a direct effect on crop quality. The best way to heat a greenhouse is rarely a single piece of equipment. The most efficient operations combine insulation, properly sized heaters and stored solar heat, so that less…

A Spanish delegation visited agricultural enterprises in Uzbekistan's Tashkent region as part of the Uzbek-Spanish business forum, examining modern technologies used to cultivate vegetables, fruit and ornamental plants and exploring opportunities for further cooperation. The delegation's first...

The shortage of workers has become one of the biggest challenges for the Spanish fresh produce sector. The difficulty in meeting staffing needs during harvest campaigns is forcing companies to look for alternatives to keep their operations running. In this context, recruitment at source is emerging as a…

It’s hard to talk about bald cypress, without a brief mention of Taxodium taxonomy. We adopt the concept of three separate species, although some taxonomists prefer to lump them all in a single species with three varieties. They are Taxodium acendens (aka: T. distichum var. imbricatum), Taxodium...

For agrifoodtech startups struggling to raise capital, striking a deal with a large corporate, can look like a lifeline. But founders should think twice before agreeing to exclusivity arrangements, endless pilots, or term sheets that could come back to haunt them, warns George Bilkis, managing...

The lettuce grower says it’s looking into a ‘transaction’ that could keep the facility open.

Hot radiators and cold draughts can wreak havoc with plants in winter, so do you need a gadget to measure the temperature and humidity of your home?The problem Winter is often seen as downtime for houseplants, so they can get forgotten. Colder days mean the heating is on, the air dries out, and...

This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to ecological gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your landscapes at home. Fall used to be a time of endless raking and cutting back perennials, but now that we’re leaving the leaves and stems the way nature...

Late-fall highlights from some of my favorite neighborhood gardens

Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank has soft-launched SeedPOD, the Seed Portal for Online Data, a platform intended to make information about native seed collections, their availability and their propagation easier to find. The ambition is to tackle one of the persistent bottlenecks in ecological...

Marcelo Sternberg, Tel Aviv University, discusses his article: Rainfall memory and spring atmospheric demand predict herbaceous biomass production in Mediterranean ecosystems When the same amount of rain does not produce the same amount of plants In Mediterranean ecosystems, rainfall seems like...

Plants, Vol. 15, Pages 3411: Seasonal Variation in Leaf Extract NH3 Emission Potential in Fertilized Winter Oilseed Rape Plants doi: 10.3390/plants15213411 Authors: László Horváth Tünde Alapi Tímea Süli-Zakar Zoltán Bozóki Anna Szabó Seasonal changes in leaf chemistry may help characterize...

A new player offering US-made ag spray drones is entering the market. Exedy Drones—one of a series of players attempting to build a US drone capability following the FCC’s bombshell decision to ban sales of new models of foreign made drones in the US—has opened reservations for its Ayre CX...