Many garden centers, greenhouses and nurseries deemed 'essential businesses'
Most state governments are allowing green industry businesses to remain open amidst closure of 'non-essential' operations to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
PMA offers best practices in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak
DHS announces flexibility in requirements related to Form I-9 compliance
United Fresh Produce Association urges Congress to take immediate action regarding COVID-19 outbreak
Headline News
AeroFarms details plans to navigate COVID-19 outbreak
5 things to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Revolution Farms launches new identity, design for its product line
Freight Farms announces additions to leadership team
Freight Farms announces additions to leadership team
Cultivate’20 tentatively scheduled for July 11-14
GLASE to hold webinar on maximizing profits with lighting techniques
Canada exempts seasonal agricultural workers from travel restrictions
Travel suspended between U.S. and Canada, but trade won't be affected
RISE calls for integrated water management for World Water Day
Consumer Watch
Kroger partners with Europe's Infarm to offer in-store living produce farms
Nominations being accepted for United Fresh’s 2020 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program
Current Issue | April 2020
Investing in technology's potential
Pittsburgh-based vertical farm Fifth Season is betting on the power of technology to grow cleaner food and create new jobs. Read More
Fresh and clean
A new produce sanitation process combines hydrogen-peroxide fog with UV light to eliminate contamination and extend shelf life. Read More
Red, blue LED supplemental lighting & plant color
Don’t be alarmed if some of your crops turn purple under LED supplemental lighting providing red and blue radiation. Read More
