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October 15, 2019
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2019 CGC wraps up

The 2019 edition and 40th anniversary of the Canadian Greenhouse Conference wrapped up last week at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont.


Grower saves 67k Ibs of styrofoam from landfill

Teaming up with local manufacturer Pulp Moulded Products (PMP), NatureFresh Farms has distributed 6 million compostable molded fiber trays within the marketplace since June 2018.


New cherry tomatoes-on-the-vine to be unveiled

Pure Flavor will be unveiling its new RedRoyals sweet cherry tomatoes-on-the-vine at the PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim, CA this week.
 
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Featured News 
 
Caterpillar

What is that caterpillar hiding in my pepper?

The tale of the European corn borer (ECB), Ostrinia nubilalis, is nothing short of interesting. As the name suggests, ECB is a pest of corn and is present in all major corn growing regions in North America and Europe. In the spring, they complete development and take flight, looking for suitable hosts. Unfortunately, greenhouse peppers may be one of the hosts they choose. » Learn more
 
Edibles

A taste of unique, new edibles

To appeal to the 21st century urban horticulturalist with limited growing room, breeders have been introducing more compact plants with faster maturation, great flavour and, in many cases, the added bonus of ornamental value. The edible plants described in the following paragraphs are ones of interest from the 2019 California Spring Trials. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

PMA Fresh Summit

Oct 17-19
Location: Anaheim, CA
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Advancing Women in Agriculture

Oct 27-29
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
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Green Industry Show

Nov 14-15, 2019
Location: Calgary, AB
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