The USDA is expanding its Nursery Value Select (NVS) crop insurance to all counties in all states. This pilot program aims to enable nursery producers to select the dollar amount of coverage that best fits their risk management needs. NVS intends to provide similar but improved coverage to the
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Floriday looks for opportunities to simplify processes within the floriculture industry and make them more efficient. The supply chain sticker is a solution for more control and efficiency in the logistics process, for both growers and buyers. This is further explained below and in the video. read more

By using a liquid spraying 50kg-drone, the team with Drohnen Agrar Service (DAS) aims to reduce work and costs for its consumers. The company only started in June 2023 and always envisioned its drone being used for greenhouse shading. Thanks to the efforts of managing director Sebastian
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A Tunisian entrepreneur growing edible flowers says she is surprised by the appetite for her homegrown product in the North African country and hopes to see a "new culinary culture" bloom. Sonia Ibidhi, a 42-year-old journalist, turned to organic farming of the niche but in-demand product "out
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Dutch family business Van der Plas is in constant evolution. Beyond aesthetics, evident on their website showcasing their new corporate identity, they are dedicated to innovation, ensuring every florist receives the finest flowers and plants at a fair price. This commitment to innovation led to
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CalFlowers introduces the eight individuals forming the inaugural Advisory Board for their "That Flower Feeling" initiative. read more

In an ever-changing market with rising consumer expectations and continuously changing retail requirements, having the best plant genetics matters more than ever to any seller of ornamental potted plants. At Queen® Genetics, a commitment to breeding and testing new and unique varieties with
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Controlling lights in large greenhouses is traditionally a costly affair, demanding custom equipment and collaboration between engineers and lighting manufacturers. While modern LED lights offer flexible dimming control, control suppliers and growers remain challenged with getting this dimming
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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), which represents the entire environmental horticulture and gardening industry across the UK, has given a stark warning to the government that their border import policy, which is about to come into effect, risks the future of plant trade in the UK. read more

Data conducted by UK plant nursery Ashridge Trees shows the nations floral preferences, revealing insights into Coventry's green spaces and gardening habits. read more

Sunlight filtered into a greenhouse at Echter's Nursery and Garden Center on a February morning. The air was chilly outside, but inside dozens of tiny geraniums were already poking out of their trays, waiting for a drink of water from workers roving the aisles with sprayers. read more

Logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its John F. Kennedy International airport (JFK) facility with a 4,500 sq. ft. stand-alone, GxP-compliant, temperature-controlled area, as well as an additional 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse space. The expansion of their 78,763 sq. ft. warehouse also
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Plants for Perennial are back blooming in homes and gardens across the UK in aid of all those who work with plants, trees, flowers, or grass. read more

By initiating a pilot with ProCC's labor registration software, Florensis has taken an innovative step in improving its labor processes. This collaboration aims to streamline the company's labor registration, by focusing on the efficiency and precision of the registration process. read more

Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) seem to be a regular occurrence nowadays in spring crops, especially Reiger begonias and New Guinea impatiens. Other crops that are commonly affected include torenia, exacum, ipomea and gerbera. Broad mite are often difficult to detect and control. Read on
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It hasn't been a good Valentine's season for everyone, reports Ecuadorian carnation grower José Tipán in a recent LinkedIn post. "The carnation sector bears the brunt of the dispute between Russia and Ecuador." Click here or see below the entire post (in Spanish) with pictures Due to the
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For years, Alweco has been supplying and installing accordion and folding screen systems throughout the world. Due to the increased demand for their insect screen systems, they have expanded their range with frameless windows. Ramon Bol of Alweco: "We have designed a sleek, easy-to-install, and… read more

Roses are one of the flowers with the most meanings. They are the symbol of love, sweetness, friendship, innocence… But did you know that the meaning of roses changes according to their color? In an article, Verdissimo explains the meaning of red, white, pink, yellow, orange, blue, and green
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In January, Frankfurt's Christmasworld showed which styles will define Christmas and seasonal decorations in 2024. The megatrend of sustainability is in the focus: Its importance in the design of products and the overall product range is constantly increasing - as is consumer demand. For product
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The Government of Ontario aims to make life more affordable for Ontario families and deliver policies that intend to help power the province's growing economy. As Ontario's population continues to grow the proposed Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, of 2024 would ensure that the province can build
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