At the confluence of the Moselle and Saar rivers, near the border with Luxembourg, the Port of Trier has been recognized for decades as a tri-modal transportation hub (rail, inland waterway, road transport), offering a comprehensive range of services. Its main cargo includes solid and liquid
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Although it is often used by vegetable and fruit producers, a recent case study revealed that it can be used for flower crops too. The system in question is Trutina of Germon Systems, a manufacturer of plant monitoring systems for greenhouses. It is a smart greenhouse monitoring platform, and
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Dümmen Orange is preparing for the upcoming California Spring Trials (CAST) 2024 with a new location this year. Center of Effort will host Dümmen Orange in Arroyo Grande, California, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on March 19-22, 2024. Dümmen Orange has a lineup of
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Growers have many options for fertilizing their crops, ranging from controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) to water-soluble fertilizers (WSFs) or a combination of the two options. Optimizing fertilizer strategies to produce visually appealing plants while minimizing inputs is important. One
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The first time Susan Hamilton had an edible hibiscus was in a Vodka Hottie at a restaurant along Ali'i Drive. A mix of coconut vodka, lime and pineapple juice, the deep red flower sat at the bottom of the glass. When she ate it, the taste of tang and sweetness hooked her, and the idea of farming
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When Lauren Uhlig moved from an apartment to a home in northeast Baltimore's Hamilton Hills in 2016, she was excited about the four-by-eight vegetable bed in the backyard. Although she works as an architect, Uhlig was inspired to explore the local cut flower movement, and on a whim, she decided
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The benefits of using fertilizers are undeniable. Investing in buying and applying fertilizers provides the nutrients crops need for healthy growth and improved harvests. However, with every fertilizer application, there is the chance that some of the nutrients will be lost to the atmosphere or
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Strong winds blow across the Aravali hills surrounding the tiny hamlets that dot a valley near Udaipur. The Aeolian process during the winter months shapes the soil and vegetation of the communities in this semi-arid region of south Rajasthan. Even when the monsoon rains are good, water is
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Bol Peat is an international supplier of peat products, renewable raw materials, and additives to substrate manufacturers and horticultural suppliers. These include peat products like wood fiber, coconut materials, bark, mineral raw materials, and compost materials. Recently, the company
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Dozens of farmworkers and their allies of all ages gathered Sunday in Palm Beach, the third and final day of the Farmworker Freedom Festival presented by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to highlight the Fair Food Program. Their goal on a sunny morning in one of the wealthiest towns in the
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The benefits of using fertilizers are undeniable. Investing in buying and applying fertilizers provides the nutrients crops need for healthy growth and improved harvests. However, with every fertilizer application, there is the chance that some of the nutrients will be lost to the atmosphere or
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Emerging diseases in plant agriculture sometimes appear without warning. What are Michigan farmers to do when one pops out of the blue and impacts their industry? For 25 years, Project GREEEN has aided in the quick counter to some of Michigan's most pressing issues surrounding infectious plant
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Strong winds blow across the Aravali hills surrounding the tiny hamlets that dot a valley near Udaipur. The Aeolian process during the winter months shapes the soil and vegetation of the communities in this semi-arid region of south Rajasthan. Even when the monsoon rains are good, water is
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Professionals involved in pest management in Mississippi can attend a Mississippi State University workshop on March 26 to renew a variety of licenses and certifications. The 2024 General Pest Management Workshop will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MSU Central Mississippi Research and
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M Plants has more than 500 indoor and outdoor plants available year-round. The assortment includes tropical plants from Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica) and Asia (China and Thailand). In addition, florists can also turn to RM Plants for Mediterranean plants from Italy,
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Floriculture educators, researchers, and graduate students met in Biloxi, Mississippi, February 22-24, 2024, for the National Floriculture Forum (NFF). For over two decades, dedicated faculty and educators have collaborated in this event to promote unity, communication, and advancement within the… read more

Floriculture educators, researchers, and graduate students met in Biloxi, Mississippi, February 22-24, 2024, for the National Floriculture Forum (NFF). For over two decades, dedicated faculty and educators have collaborated in this event to promote unity, communication, and advancement within the… read more

On March 8, Plant Empowerment is holding a free 60-minute webinar to launch its new one-year online knowledge program called 'Follow a Crop Cycle'. The training itself will get underway on March 21. Growers who participate in this online year program will benefit from 24/7 online support around
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The 11-acre flower farm, located in Suisun Valley, offers U-pick experiences, photography opportunities, special events, and more -- all in the spirit of beautiful, locally grown flowers! Molly Riehl is stopping by to see what's in bloom. Source: cbsnews.com read more

SenseNL is a tech company that focuses on the horticultural sector as it produces smart wireless sensors. The company contributes to the accelerating digitalization within the sector through its Cara Met-sensors, which provide accurate insights into the plant's root zone. Digitalization in the… read more