I had the honor of attending the International Congress of Controlled Environment Agriculture (ICCEA) in Panama last month. When going to shows, I’m always amazed by the people I meet in the industry. ICCEA was no exception. There were plenty of sessions dedicated to the details of greenhouse and indoor growing; many experts who approached … Read more
Powerhouse Inverter Generators introduced the PH 4000Ri/E Inverter Generator. The PH4000 puts out 4000 watts of clean power, which is enough to run a 15,000 BTU air conditioner, lights, fridge and a coffeemaker, or several power tools all at the same time. The PH4000 has an electric starter with a large battery, which also eases … Read more
“Our regret is that we had not started this business a whole lot earlier in life,” Dorie said. “We moved here from Florida, wanting to start a new business. It had to be outside and with our children. At BelleWood Acres, we are tied to the seasons and love what we do.” Their passion for … Read more
It’s the mother lode of all citrus diseases,” said Dr. MaryLou Polek, vice president of science and technology for the Citrus Research Board, California Department of Food and Agriculture, at the 2014 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum session on huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Read about: 4 Steps to Cultivate Indoor Lettuce Huanglongbing means “yellow shoot disease.” It causes … Read more
Crunchy, crisp, bitter, peppery or sweet, the flavors of lettuce are as wide-ranging as the varieties of lettuce. Lettuce is the conduit that serves up other vegetables and refreshes the palate in between bites. From romaine to butterhead, Boston, Bibb or some combination of several different types, lettuces are the foundation of any salad. With … Read more