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WEBFederal judge rules in favor of states in H-2A farmworker labor protection rule case. A federal judge said the U.S. Department of Labor rule is invalid because Congress explicitly excluded farmworkers from such protections when it granted them to other private-sector workers in the National Labor Relations Act. View All.
BrightFarms opens first of three new regional greenhouse hubs
WEB22 hours ago · BrightFarms announced the opening of its new greenhouse hub in Yorkville, Illinois, a city within the Chicago Metropolitan area. This is the first of three new regional greenhouse hubs opening for BrightFarms in 2024, tripling the company's capacity to provide fresh, locally-grown leafy greens to consumers across the Eastern and Central U.S.
Top Stories - Produce Grower
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The latest Top Stories from Produce Grower. Innovations, local demand fuel growth. Vonnie Estes, vice president of AgFood Technology at the International Fresh Produce Association, shares her insights on the state of the controlled environment agriculture industry.
Postiva fungicide from Syngenta now registered for use in California
WEB19 hours ago · Postiva fungicide has now been registered for use in California, giving ornamental growers in the state a strong tool to help manage difficult diseases such as Fusarium, leaf spots, Botrytis, powdery mildew and more. Postiva is the first fungicide available to ornamental growers powered by ADEPIDYN technology, a next-generation SDHI with better ...
The year of herbs - Produce Grower
WEBJan 18, 2024 · By Christopher J. Currey. January 18, 2024. Listen to article. Herbs are one of the most popular crops for greenhouse operations to grow, as consumers are eager to purchase them and they offer relatively quick growing times on the bench. Photo: alicja neumiler | adobestock. It is hard to believe it is 2024! But, as they say, “time flies when ...
Cucumbers 101: a production guide - Produce Grower
WEBMay 29, 2018 · Temperature: Cucumbers are warm-growing compared to other greenhouse and hydroponically grown crops. Daytime air temperatures should be maintained between 75 and 80° F, but should not exceed 85 to 90° F. Temperatures during the night should not drop below 65° F. Light: Cucumbers are, generally speaking, a high-light crop.
October 2021 - Produce Grower
WEBDepartments. Editor’s Letter: Always be pivoting; Home Page: Top stories from Produce Grower’s website; Edible Insights: Part of the (water) solution; Hydroponic Production Primer: Managing nutrient ratios; Consumer Corner: How Unfold is developing genetics for vertical farms; Features. Blasting off again; Research: Far-red and PPFD: A tale of two lettuce cultivars
Eggplant 101: A production guide - Produce Grower
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Genetics: There are a large variety of eggplant (Solanum melongia) or aubergine cultivars available. However, for hydroponic production in greenhouses, the most common cultivars are the purple or black Italian types. There are some cultivars developed for field production that are suitable for hydroponic greenhouse production, but there are also several cultivars developed specifically for ...
Latest News - Produce Grower
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Federal judge rules in favor of states in H-2A farmworker labor protection rule case. A federal judge said the U.S. Department of Labor rule is invalid because Congress explicitly excluded farmworkers from such protections when it granted them to other private-sector workers in the National Labor Relations Act.
A need for feed - Produce Grower
WEB6 days ago · Developing a fertilizer program for rooting cuttings is essential for success. There are a several ways to provide nutrients to cuttings during propagation. First, water-soluble fertilizers (WSF) can be applied through irrigation as needed throughout propagation. Nutrients can also be applied overhead, with …
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