An unwelcome guest was found creeping among Napa County vines this month. On May 12, Jesse Guild, an insect trapper in the area, was checking traps in the Pope Valley when he…
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The Prison Garden Empowering Women to Pursue Growth
Behind a women’s prison facility in Atlanta, there’s a garden about a quarter of an acre in size. Despite its small area, it produces plenty of blackberries, tomatoes, peppers and more—enough to…
American Agriculture’s Reliance on Foreign Workers Surges
American farmers in need of help are relying more heavily on H-2A workers than ever before. According to the US Department of Labor Statistics, the number of positions filled via the H-2A…
Yes, the Government Really Does Stash Billions of Pounds of Cheese in Missouri Caves
If you had millions of pounds of cheese—along with butter and dry-milk powders—where would you keep it? If you’re the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the answer is obvious: in a…
JPFA 148th Workshop “The Latest Developments of Plant Factories in Europe”
The Japan Plant Factory Association (JPFA) has announced to hold a workshop entitled “The Latest Developments of Plant Factories in Europe,” online on June 1, 2022, in English. The webinar will provide an overview of the European plant factory market as well as the latest business and research initiatives. Roel Janssen,…
Goodyear Wants to Make Tires From Dandelions
Dandelions are much more than just pesky weeds. They lend their greens to salads and can be transformed into wines and other botanical beverages. Now, the yellow-flowered plant has become the key…
How More Than a Century of Antarctic Agriculture Is Helping Scientists Grow Food in Space
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Figuring out how to feed people in space is a major part of a larger effort to demonstrate the…
Wilco Schoonderbeek to reinforce the Horticoop Board as Director of Investments
Effective from 1 July 2022, Wilco Schoonderbeek will begin work at Horticoop as Director of Investments, a role in which he will be responsible for the comprehensive Horticoop investment process. Together with Steven van Nieuwenhuijzen (CEO) and Hend van Ravenstein (CFO), Wilco will be part of the Horticoop Board team. Investment…
These Farmers and Ranchers Turn Trash Into Treasure
A ranch in Montana is an odd place to find a big, old street sweeper brush, but the bison appear to love it. Yes, we’re talking about those brushes that street sweeper…
Dr. Greenhouse Launches Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) Calculator App for Indoor Grows and Greenhouses
Apple and Android App Solution Calculates Vapor Pressure Deficit for Better Plant Steering SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 18, 2022 — Dr. Greenhouse, Inc., a leading provider of state-of-the-art HVAC design and controls solutions for indoor grows, vertical farms and greenhouses, has launched the Dr. Greenhouse VPD Calculator App. The VPD Calculator app helps growers understand…