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"Control release fertilizers allow for better performance"
2024-03-11 00:00
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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"The fact that our system indicates that more than 97% of deliveries go well makes us very proud"
2024-03-11 00:00
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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"Control release fertilizers allow for better performance"
2024-03-11 00:00
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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US (MD): Rose grower wants to hype up state's blossoms
2024-03-11 00:00
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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India: Strawberry and flower cultivation solving water problems
2024-03-11 00:00
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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US (MO): Project GREEEN supports ‘rapid response time’ to fight emerging plant pathogens
2024-03-11 00:00
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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Historic record in sales on flower market in Romania
2024-03-07 00:00
Romanians celebrate the beginning of spring in March! This symbol is called the Mărţişor because, during the whole month, women are offered a Mărţişor, representing a small jewel or a small decoration tied to a red and white string. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over
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Dedicated knowledge partner helps achieve maximum performance
2024-03-07 00:00
The culmination of dedication, that is the role of growing supporter Herbert van Gijtenbeek at Schoneveld Breeding. When he was a child, he was always busy with seeds and plants, now it is his daily work. "I stand next to a grower; I partner with them and help them look to the future. All
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US (CA): It's tulip mania at this 11-acre flower farm
2024-03-07 00:00
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
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US (CT): CT DoAg releases new census of agriculture data
2024-03-07 00:00
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has received the results of the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2022 Census of Agriculture, with new information about Connecticut farms and those who operate them, including data about…
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10% PCR content in horticultural containers
2024-03-07 00:00
It's crucial for the horticultural industry to reduce waste and conserve energy to protect our environment. That's why the HC Companies has introduced a guaranteed minimum of 10% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content on average into their line of horticultural containers. "PCR plastics are
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US: Floriculture experts & educators meet at National Floriculture Forum in Mississippi
2024-03-07 00:00
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…
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The USA Bouquet Company hires Shaunn Alderman
2024-03-07 00:00
The USA Bouquet Company, a manufacturer and distributor of U.S.-made fresh-cut floral bouquets and arrangements, hires Shaunn Alderman as an account executive. "Shaunn brings a valuable perspective to the sales position because of her years of writing about marketing and merchandising in
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Microbes in the soil are constantly on the move, hunting, feeding, and releasing nutrients to plants. PhD student Alejandro Berlinches de Gea studies these tiny organisms under the microscope. At the Dies Natalis on March 8, he will explain what makes soil microbiomes so fascinating and how
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US: Floriculture experts & educators meet at National Floriculture Forum in Mississippi
2024-03-07 00:00
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…
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Historic record in sales on flower market in Romania
2024-03-07 00:00
Romanians celebrate the beginning of spring in March! This symbol is called the Mărţişor because, during the whole month, women are offered a Mărţişor, representing a small jewel or a small decoration tied to a red and white string. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over
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Quick improvements possible with advanced spraying techniques
2024-03-07 00:00
At the meeting on spraying technique organized by Vertify and Glastuinbow Nederland, Caroline van den Hoek from Syngenta didn't hide the challenges growers are facing when it comes to spraying - especially considering the increasingly fewer options out there. The event hosted a series of eight
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Dutch exports of cut flowers to Russia slightly decreased
2024-03-07 00:00
'The Dutch Agricultural Sector in an International Context' report shows that in 2023, the Netherlands exported €123.8 billion worth of agricultural goods, a 1.6% increase from 2022. This modest growth is attributed to price increases, as the export volume declined in 2023. The import of
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Texas family farm lets wildflowers bloom
2024-03-07 00:00
What do wildflowers and Texas have in common? We can't get enough of either. If you feel the same way about the Lone Star State and gorgeous blooms, you'll want to plan a trip to Arnosky Family Farms. This Hill Country wonder in Blanco, Texas, came to be in 1990 and now includes 20 acres of
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Vestaron receives EPA approval for second active ingredient
2024-03-07 00:00
Vestaron Corporation has scored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN®. Approved for plants grown indoors or in greenhouses – with approval for outdoor use anticipated by the end of the year –BASIN targets a range of
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