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AEssenseGrows’ Indoor Grow System tested as safe
AEssenseGrows, which specializes in automated precision aeroponic platforms for consistent high-yield plant production, said recently its complete AEtrium System grow environment received coveted UL listings that validate its electrical safety. AEssenseGrows, founded in 2014, is... more »
Techniques, varieties fuel success with hydroponic strawberries
Consumers want fresh strawberries year-round – and they’re willing to pay for them. Those peak prices from October through March – capped by strong demand through the Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Valentine’s Day holidays... more »
Canadian researchers seek disease-resistant greenhouse vegetables
The Canadian government on Thursday announced funding to support genetic researchers including a University of Toronto project seeking disease-resistant greenhouse vegetables. The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced $6.7 million in federal funding for seven... more »
Sanitation, seed choice help control hydroponics pathogens
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to be grown in hydroponic greenhouses, but face different diseases than tomatoes grown in the open field. For hydroponic tomatoes, bacterial canker can be the worst. “The... more »
Shanghai symposium on greenhouse agriculture opens
The 2018 International Indoor Plant Factory Symposium on June 12 drew about 160 attendees to the Blue Palace Hotel in Jiading, Shanghai. "Indoor farming is the solution to sustainable food production and water limitations for the world's increasing... more »
Coal-based substrate product produced in Poland
Polish company Carbohort is producing ecological substrate products for soil and soil-free growing. Carbohort’s substrate consists of soft brown coal. Brown coal consists of the organic substances such as... more »
University of Florida to offer greenhouse training online
Can your grower staff make better crop management decisions with additional training? The University of Florida IFAS Extension can help with four-week online training courses in English and Spanish. The first courses of the year,... more »
New England’s Backyard Farms focuses on fresh
A large-scale greenhouse is giving New Englanders an option to buy locally-grown tomatoes year-round. Backyard Farms has 42 acres of greenhouses growing tomatoes on the vine along with beefsteak and cocktail varieties. The company sells... more »
New controlled environment agriculture food safety coalition set
Leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) growers including BrightFarms, AeroFarms and Little Leaf Farms have founded a new food safety group geared specifically toward CEA produce brands. The goal of this group is to establish food... more »
Hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics OK for organic with latest USDA clarification
Hydroponics, aquaponics and aeroponics growers can earn organic certification, according to a recent clarification from the USDA. The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on January 25, 2018, clarified some longstanding issues... more »
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