by Neil Mattson for eGro (https://e-gro.org/pdf/E301.pdf) Waterborne diseases that infect roots are a common production issue in hydroponic production. Several species of the water mold, Pythium, attack greenhouse crops. Basil and spinach are susceptible to economically devastating levels of Pythium root infection in hydroponics. In this article we will present symptoms of Pythium infection and management strategies. Many Pythium species, are generalists, meaning they can attack a wide range of plant species. Pythium aphanidermatum and Pythium dissotocum are two species commonly reported in hydroponics. Both species can produce zoospores, a mobile propagule that can propel itself through water. Symptoms of Pythium Root…
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Leading Japanese indoor ag tech companies to visit the heart of U.S. agricultural research and biotechnology community to attend controlled environment networking event. If you are involved with the vertical farming or indoor agriculture industries, then you should plan on attending Ag Tech Worlds Collide. Scheduled for Feb. 21, 2018, at North Carolina State University, this event will tackle the big questions currently being addressed in the vertical farming and indoor agriculture industries worldwide. Urban Ag News and the Japan Plant Factory Association in coordination with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry are pleased to announce this joint networking event…
If you are a grower of greenhouse tomatoes, or if you have interest in growing this crop, mark your calendar now for the 28th Annual Greenhouse Tomato Short Course. Participating in this program will be the best way to learn all about producing greenhouse tomatoes. The next Greenhouse Tomato Short Course will be held at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center, 1500 Raymond Lake Road, Raymond, Mississippi on March 6 and 7, 2018. Expert speakers will present seminars on a variety of fields relevant to the production of greenhouse tomatoes. Special topics this year will be components of the greenhouse system,…
By RaboResearch of Rabobank The 2018 World Vegetable Map shows essential vegetable trade flows and highlights some key global trends in the sector, such as the growing importance of production in greenhouses and vertical farms, as well as the popularity of organic vegetables. Download > Click here to download the World Vegetable Map Poster versions of the World Floriculture Map are exclusively available to Rabobank clients. To receive one, please contact your relationship manager. Map summary: more than just a local affair The global vegetable market is still predominantly a local market. Only 5% of the vegetables grown are traded internationally. But…
“Giving growers the tools to manage light quality is one of our specialities,” says Chris Higgins, General Manager of Hort Americas. “For example, we were one of the first suppliers of LED grow lights in the US. At that time, we saw the crop advantages that growers realised when they had the ability to manipulate spectrum along with intensity.” The company recently started a partnership with Sudlac. Sudlac’s shading products were introduced in the US last year and received much interest from a wide variety of growers. “We’re giving North American growers a new tool to manage light.” Hort Americas…
Thursday, January 25, 2018 Pact Commits to Providing a Healthy, Sustainable, and Equitable Food System (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser and Madison, Wisconsin Mayor Paul Soglin, Co-Chairs of the USCM Food Policy Task Force, announced that the District and other American cities will sign on to the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP), a cooperative international agreement aimed at improving access to healthy food and sustainability in cities all over the world. Together, with mayors from across the nation, Mayor Bowser signed on to the Pact to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, shaping future patterns of food production…
By Jacob Eisenberg, Editor of Agri-Futures This year’s Indoor Ag-Con Asia, hosted in Singapore, was filled with idea’s, innovators and enthusiasts alike — all eager to hear new promises and perils of indoor farms and vertical farming from around the world. For a fairly nascent industry, there was a strange aura that made it difficult to separate the inspiring success stories and potential from the soul crushing, science based reality this sector faces as it continues to grow. While financial and operational challenges are clear, there were also a number of interesting patterns throughout the two day event — all likely to shape the industry in…
Farmers, Partners and Friends, re-sending after an edit to the flier date. Please share with your networks. For our Urban farmers traveling over 3 hours to Fresno, we have set aside 20 rooms to accommodate you the night prior to the event. The website is currently being updated, so if you plan on attending and need a room let me know and I’ll put you on the list. Also if you are looking to sponsor, let us know and we’ll put you on the list. The website will be updated in the following days with the event details. Urban Farmers: We’ll be…
An opinion by Pieter De Smedt Pieter De Smedt is the US country manager for Urban Crop Solutions, a global indoor farming group building fully robotized vertical plant factories and containers with projects in Europe, North America, and South-East Asia. VC for R&D 2017 marked another year where several of vertical farming’s big names raised millions of dollars for their future development. Aerofarms closed on its 40 million USD series D, Bowery Farming secured 27.5 million USD for its series A, and of course Plenty locked in a whopping 200 million USD as well. What have these companies done with…
The Department of Energy (DOE) pleased to inform you that the final report “Energy Savings Potential of SSL in Horticultural Applications” has been published. The document is attached to this email and also available publicly on DOE’s website: https://energy.gov/eere/ssl/downloads/energy-savings-potential-ssl-horticultural-applications This report examines the current state and lighting technologies utilized in the indoor horticulture industry in the U.S. and discusses the energy-saving potential of LED lighting in indoor horticulture.
The World Horti Center will have its official Grand Opening on Wednesday March 7, 2018 in The Netherlands. The World Horti Center will introduce everyone to the concepts, values and core competencies important to their success. Come learn how they plan to create entrepreneurship, research and education that will allow this innovation center to lead the world of horticulture into the future. There will be an official opening ceremony that will take place for partners and participants in the World Horti Center (invitation only). Afterwards the Center will celebrate the World Horti Festival, where companies, industry professionals and students are…
About every five years the Federal Government passes a massive, far-reaching “Farm Bill” with the main aim of providing an adequate national supply of food and nutrition. The Bill affects all facets of the U.S. food system including nutrition assistance, crop subsidies, crop insurance, research, and conservation. The 2014 Farm Bill directed the spending of about $450 billion. The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill is on track to ignore aquaponics unless we make our voices heard! Here are some ways to get involved: Share a copy of the: Aquaponics Association 2018 U.S. Farm Bill Fact Sheet PDF Click here to join the: Aquaponics Association…
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 JC Raulston Arboretum in the York Auditorium North Carolina State University 4415 Beryl Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606 Urban Ag News and the Japan Plant Factory Association in coordination with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry are pleased to announce a joint networking event with U.S.-based agriculture organizations and operations. Come and learn the answers to the BIG questions currently being addressed in the vertical farming and indoor agriculture industries around the world. Entry is $25 and includes morning coffee service and lunch. This event is now sold out. Attendance is limited and the…
VOTE NOW for a farm in your community! MONTEREY, CA (January 2018) – National produce distributor PRO*ACT has opened voting for its farm grant program, Cultivating Change. A total of $75,000 in funding will be awarded to local farms with the most votes through January 31, 2018. Winners will be announced on February 5, 2018. The annual grant program demonstrates PRO*ACT’s commitment to creating a sustainable produce supply chain from seed to fork. Recently, more than 100 farmers across more than 30 states applied for these funds to invest in sustainability efforts and grow their overall capacity. Supporters can vote…