The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Vulnerable Species Action Plan (VSAP) as part of an effort to mitigate pesticide impacts on particularly vulnerable endangered species. This new plan is distinct from the recent EPA herbicide and insecticide strategies, which focus solely on agricultural applications. read more

In ornamental and container crops, liverwort can be a persistent problem, especially during the wet months. Liverworts thrive in these wet conditions and can quickly spread over pots, containers, and other growing surfaces. This hinders the plants' uptake of nutrients, which can lead to poor growth. read more

Over a hundred years ago, John Pouw's grandfather grew vegetables and tulips in the small village of De Kwakel, near Aalsmeer, in the open air. When it would freeze at night, "we would set many small fires to help protect the cucumbers and beans. We had the idea that smoke would help. Well, we were running." read more

October 25, 2024, was a memorable day for the relatively young company Bio-Plus+. The German horticultural trade magazine TASPO (part of Haymarket Media Market) presented three awards to the company on that day: 3rd place in the category "Concept Vegetables – Herbs – Fruit Crops," 3rd place in... read more

Upgrading appears to be a key focus at TC van den Dool. Initially, they are upgrading their facilities. The offices have undergone a complete renovation. Marco van Ardenne stated, "We are very busy. We were running out of space. We have already expanded the number of workstations from 7 to 12." Additionally, they have also... read more

Siódma Chińska Międzynarodowa Wystawa Importu (CIIE) odbyła się w Szanghaju od 5 do 10 listopada. Około 3496 wystawców z 129 krajów wzięło udział w targach, a hodowcy kwiatów i warzyw z całego świata zaprezentowali kilka nowych odmian. Top Flower, holenderska firma lilii, była jedną z wystawiających się firm.

The 7th China International Import Exhibition (CIIE) was held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th. About 3496 exhibitors from 129 countries attended the show, and flower and vegetable breeders from all over the world showcased several new varieties. Top Flower, a Dutch lily company, was one of the exhibitors. read more

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) in Palampur has launched its "One Week, One Theme" (OWOT) event with a focus on the AgriNutribiotech (ANB) theme. This event aims to bring together experts from the agricultural, nutritional, and biotechnological sectors to promote collaboration. read more

The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, has initiated its "One Week, One Theme" (OWOT) event, with a focus on the AgriNutribiotech (ANB) theme. This event aims to bring together experts from the agricultural, nutritional, and biotechnological sectors to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas. read more

The current green/orange CC TAG5 label will be replaced by a new yellow label (CC TAG6) starting on January 6th, 2025. All CC Containers in the pool must have the new CC TAG6 label along with a CC metal plate in order to be considered compliant within the CC Pool system. The reason for introducing the new label is to ensure better recognition and compliance within the system. read more

Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection announced on Monday that it has acquired I&B Seeds, a Bengaluru-based company, in order to enhance its presence in India's vegetable and flower-seed market segment. "The deal has been successfully completed with the purchase of shares from two main shareholders. The share transfer was..." read more

As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, ZAG Technical Services has a reminder for businesses everywhere: There's nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season. With peak harvests and holiday sales just around the corner, it's critical for businesses to read more

Erigeron multiradiatus (Asteraceae: Astereae: Conyzinae) and Tibetiodes himalaica (Asteraceae: Astereae: Asterinae) are frequently mistaken for each other because of their similar appearance and differences in certain morphological features. This study aims to clarify the confusion surrounding their identities. read more

In western Kenya, at the foot of Mount Elgon, lies Mount Elgon Orchards, one of the oldest horticultural farms in the country. It was founded by the grandfather of the current owner, Bob Andersen, who relocated to Kenya from Sweden in 1920. As a botanist, he experimented with different fruit varieties; however, for several years now, read more

The EU regulation aimed at reducing fluorine-based refrigerants has resulted in restrictions on the use of the refrigerant R134. Nearly all refrigerants commonly used in refrigeration technology, particularly in fruit storage, are affected by this regulation. After the publication of the... read more

Those who entered The Mastergrowers' greenhouse were met with a variety of Poinsettias in different colors. On October 31st and November 1st, the Poinsettia Trials were held in Honselersdijk, organized by Beekenkamp, Dümmen Orange, and Lazzeri. Graff Breeding, Florensis, and Selecta One also participated. read more

All-America Selections (AAS) has announced that the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference is now open for registration. This educational event will offer updated information for plant trialers of all types and levels, regardless of whether the plants being trialed are vegetables/edibles, annuals,… read more

Roses Forever introduces a new product, the Princess of Orange Infinity rose. This new orange variety is the newest addition to the Infinity series, which was introduced to the market in 2012. "Bright orange was missing in the Infinity range, and we are pleased to expand our selection with another... read more

During his official retirement from Plantum on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Niels Louwaars was awarded the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau. The recognition was presented to him by the deputy mayor of Gouda, Anna van Popering, in honor of his exceptional dedication to seed quality and plant breeding. read more

"Over the years, we have successfully improved the appearance, integrity, and sustainability of Kenyan flowers. It's difficult to quantify in terms of dollars, but when flowers are transported with care, their value increases significantly," says Amnon Zamir, HR manager, who, together with John Kowarsky, has led these efforts. read more

Missouri's 2025 state budget includes less than a third of the federal funding the state received for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program grants. More than a dozen producers with selected projects are currently without funding. The day Emily Wright expected to hear whether her vegetable read more