Grower News
Harrell’s partners for better root growth
3BarBio announced they have teamed with Harrell’s to provide the golf industry with Azo Root, a live biological product that helps foster root growth and improve function. These increased root systems make the grass healthier,... more »
Funding from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will support tef
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) have received a $4.9 million grant from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to build on previous advances in gene editing of tef for reduced... more »
SAF members advocate for more floriculture research funding
Members of the Society of American Florists (SAF) will convene on Capitol Hill on March 19, 2024, to advocate for increased funding for floriculture research. This is a vital part of SAF’s new, elevated advocacy... more »
AFE, industry support of floriculture exceeds $20M
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced a significant milestone in its journey to support the future of floriculture: Providing over $20 million in cumulative funding for industry research and education. For over 63 years, AFE... more »
Dramm, CE-Line patnership brings real-time nutrient testing
The Dramm Corp. announced their partnership with CE-Line to provide in-line nutrient testing of irrigation water in North America. CE-Line is a unique, laboratory quality, nutrient analysis system that automatically samples water throughout the day.... more »
Inaugural Agritourism Summit and farm tour in Michigan
Recognizing the importance and value of agritourism to the state of Michigan, Michigan State University Extension and its partners are excited to announce the inaugural Agritourism Summit and Pre-Summit Farm Tour on May 7-8, 2024, in Traverse City,... more »
Hort Americas partners to help growers with energy efficiency
Hort Americas’ partnership with utility rebate expert Lee Levitt will enhance savings and promote energy efficiency for growers. Commercial horticultural supplier Hort Americas announced an exclusive partnership with utility rebate specialist Lee Levitt, Energy Advisors... more »
Oasis Grower Solutions reveals carbon footprint assessment of foam substrate
Oasis Grower Solutions, an engineered growing media company and division of Smithers-Oasis, recently released the results of a cradle-to-grave carbon footprint assessment of its OASIS AeroMax engineered foam substrate. Launched in 2021, OASIS AeroMax was... more »