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PG CEA HERB Part 2: Analyzing basil nutrient disorders
Effectively monitoring and managing nutrient levels in hydroponically grown basil is crucial for maintaining healthy plants and maximizing yields.
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USDA researcher defends use of horticultural peat
USDA research James Altland explores if the bad press for horticultural peat is wildly overblown.
Consumer Curiosity Report explores food, nutrition opinions from 'early adopters'
Use these insights into curious consumers to help you make marketing decisions for fresh produce.
This fast and agile robotic insect could someday aid in mechanical pollination
MIT’s fast and agile robotic insects could someday aid in mechanical pollination inside greenhouses and vertical farms.
USDA extends response deadline for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
Producers who receive the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties are required to respond by federal law, as it is part of the Census of Agriculture program.
Seed Your Future, NC State launch 2024 Horticulture Industry Salary & Benefits Survey
Initially launched in 2022 in partnership with the American Floral Endowment, the survey offers a comprehensive look at wages and benefits across the horticulture sector.
Honesty is the best policy
Gen Z is hungry for transparency in food sustainability.
Targeted nutrients
Microgreens’ desired nutrients should be addressed when marketing to retailers, chefs and direct to consumers.
Dialing in microgreens production
How do microgreens respond to daily light integral and carbon dioxide enrichment?
Cornell research: AI boosts indoor food production’s energy sustainability
The research, “Artificial Intelligence Can Regulate Light and Climate Systems to Reduce Energy Use in Plant Factories and Support Sustainable Food Production,” published Sept. 9 in Nature Food.
IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce to launch Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab with USDA grant
The ASCE Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab will focus on projects and research that will help accelerate the development of new packaging and labeling options.
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