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- Can Human Urine Fertilize Our Crops?This story originally appeared at Ambrook Research. Twice a growing season, a big yellow truck with the license plate “P4FARMS” pulls into Jesse Kayan’s farm in Brattleboro, Vermont, loaded with a thousand gallons of pasteurized human urine sloshing around in IBC totes. For more than 10 years, Kayan has been applying human urine to his […]
- Where Have All the Vets Gone?When Aimee Thompson graduates from Washington State University Veterinary College in May 2025, she will not be heading to a bustling city or a thriving suburban clinic like many of her peers. Instead, she will return to her roots in rural Nevada. For Thompson, this is not just a career path but a calling deeply […]
- How Native Farmers Pair Ancestral Knowledge with Climate ExpertiseMary Oxendine grew up in Robeson County, NC, among the Lumbee people. As a child of multigenerational farmers, she grew up picking peas and butterbeans, working with her grandmother making sausages, and plucking chickens. As an adult, she worked her way up in the local government’s food security program. But when her father passed, […]
- 10 Fascinating Food Stories to Share Over DinnerFood is personal. It’s more than just what you eat. It ties you to a community, to a culture. It can be history. It can be innovation. It can be an act of service to prepare it for someone else. And because food is such an intimate and important part of our lives, we know […]
- Why Are Family Farms in Trouble?Agriculture was once a cornerstone of the American way of life. Farmers helped build the country, and most of us depended on their products for the food we eat. But times have changed. Americans now eat fast food one to three times a week on average. Between 1998 and 2023, our reliance on imported food […]
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- Australian online florist ordered to pay $1M fine by court
Online florist Meg's Flowers Pty Ltd has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $1 million for making misleading representations, in proceedings brought by the ACCC. Meg's Flowers admitted that it had breached the Australian Consumer Law by making false or misleading representations that…
- UK: HTA data shows hit that horticulture industry has taken
New data from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) further sets out the risks posed to the environmental horticulture sector by the Autumn Budget. As a sector of mostly small and medium-sized (SME) businesses, many of which are family-owned, the challenge is acute due to the triple whammy of…
- Pakistan: University hosts Autumn Flower Show
University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) opened its three-day annual Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flower Show 2024, on the scenic lawns of the Faculty of Agriculture, UAF on Tuesday. The event, which drew a crowd of students, faculty, and flower lovers, showcased an array of chrysanthemums and ornamental…
- UK: National Poinsettia Day celebrated
Yesterday was National Poinsettia Day and English-grown poinsettia ruled the roost at New Covent Garden Flower Market this year, but sporadic supply has struggled to keep up with the traditional festive demand. Poinsettias belong to the Euphorbia genus, which has been classified as medium-high risk by…
- US: Ball Cut Flowers releases new catalog ahead of 2025
The Ball Seed Cut Flowers team is pleased to announce the availability of its two-year catalog for 2025-2026 that focuses on fresh floral assortments – from traditional to contemporary – that today's consumers are craving. Ball Seed Cut Flowers' new website destination ballseed.com/cutflowers also…
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- Your Guide for Peonies: From Planting and Care to Propagation
Your Guide for Peonies: From Planting and Care to Propagation Peonies are beloved garden staples known for their stunning blooms, lush foliage, and delicate fragrance. With their timeless appeal, they have graced gardens and floral arrangements for centuries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener […]
- Designing Garden with Begonias: Landscaping Tips and Companion Plant Ideas
Designing Garden with Begonias: Landscaping Tips and Companion Plant Ideas Begonias are a beloved choice for garden enthusiasts due to their remarkable diversity and vibrant colors. These plants offer a wide range of foliage textures and flower shapes, making them ideal for creative garden […]
- Complete Guide for Canna Lilies: Planting, Growing and Caring Advice
Complete Guide for Canna Lilies: Planting, Growing and Caring Advice Canna Lilies are stunning, tropical-looking plants known for their bold, vibrant blooms and striking foliage. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these plants can elevate your garden with their exotic appeal. […]
- Freesia Care After Planting: Watering, Fertilizing, and Maintenance Tips
Freesia Care After Planting: Watering, Fertilizing, and Maintenance Tips Freesias are a favorite among gardeners, known for their vibrant colors, sweet fragrance, and elegant arching stems. These flowers make a stunning addition to any garden or indoor space, thriving equally well in pots or […]
- What to Do with Compost in Winter: The Last Steps of Preparation
What to Do with Compost in Winter: The Last Steps of Preparation Composting isn’t just a warm-weather activity; it’s a year-round practice that benefits your garden and the environment. During winter, proper preparation and management of your compost pile ensure it remains active, setting the […]
- 12th Annual Indoor Ag-Con Opens March 11-12, 2025 at Westgate Las Vegas bringing together growers, suppliers, and industry leaders
200+ Exhibitors, Keynotes, Educational Sessions, Networking Events, NEW CEA Awards Indoor Ag-Con, the largest and premier trade show and conference dedicated to vertical farming | greenhouse | controlled environment agriculture returns March 11-12 to a new and expanded location, Westgate Las Vegas. Indoor Ag-Con unites farmers, growers, hospitality industry executives, ag tech leaders, suppliers, academics, investors [...]
- Chuck Tryon, Bushel Boy Farms: “Our agricultural workforce crisis has reached a critical point”
Photo right: Chuck Tryon, Bushel Boy Farms Author: Tinneke Hattingh © HortiDaily.com Bushel Boy Farms has established itself as a provider of greenhouse-grown produce for over three decades. Based in Owatonna, Minnesota, and Mason City, Iowa, the company operates two high-tech greenhouse facilities, spanning a combined 48 acres of growing surface. “Bushel Boy is a vertically integrated [...]
- The International Sprout Growers Association to Co-Locate 33rd Annual Convention with Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas – March 11-12, 2025
LAS VEGAS — Indoor Ag-Con, the premier trade show and conference for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is pleased to announce that the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) will hold its 33rd Annual Convention alongside Indoor Ag-Con’s upcoming March 11-12, 2025 edition at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. This news follows the recent announcement [...]
- USDA to construct ag research center in Davis, California
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation. The [...]
- Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower Magazine Announce The Launch of The CEAs — Cultivating Excellence Awards
Nominations Now Open; Winners Will Be Announced At Gala Luncheon During Indoor Ag-Con March 11-12, 2025 Edition LAS VEGAS -Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower magazine are proud to announce the inaugural CEAs — Cultivating Excellence Awards. This prestigious new awards program is designed to recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, spotlighting [...]
- Ag on Instagram: The week’s best photos on Dec. 13, 2024
We bring you some of the best farm photos from the week this Friday, December 13, 2024 The post Ag on Instagram: The week’s best photos on Dec. 13, 2024 appeared first on AGDAILY.
- Study: How farm laborers adjust amid wildfire, smoke threats
Wildfire smoke can cause fatigue, dizziness, headaches, confusion and other symptoms that increase the risk of injury, prompting movement of farm workers. The post Study: How farm laborers adjust amid wildfire, smoke threats appeared first on AGDAILY.
- The unique journeys of 4 Brighter Future Fund farms
The American Farmland Trust initiative supports farmland viability, access, and permanence while encouraging regenerative agricultural practices The post The unique journeys of 4 Brighter Future Fund farms appeared first on AGDAILY.
- Op-ed: Improving the tax climate and the upcoming death tax sunset
In order to preserve agricultural land, it is imperative that operations can be passed down to the next generation without excessive inheritance tax. The post Op-ed: Improving the tax climate and the upcoming death tax sunset appeared first on AGDAILY.
- U.S. sales of tractors and combines drops in Nov. 2024
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines fell in November 2024. The post U.S. sales of tractors and combines drops in Nov. 2024 appeared first on AGDAILY.