Trade deals, foreign market access debated in US Senate farm bill hearing – Colorado Newslin

WASHINGTON – In the first session of the new congressional session, the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Food and Forestry Committee met Wednesday to hear topics related to commercial and horticultural crops in the upcoming farm bill. Legislators have prioritized enforcing the country’s agricultural trade agreements, expanding access to international markets and supporting underserved producers. “The success … Read more

Institute of Horticulture Research launched the second year of HRI Leadership Academy

The American Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce the second year of the HRI Leadership Academy, a one-year leadership program designed to develop the skills the green industry needs to operate better, grow faster and prepare for the future. Consisting of in-person training sessions and virtual online classes and meetings, the HRI Leadership … Read more

The Pittsfield School Committee voted to make Taconic comprehensive

Discussions about professionalizing public schools began last March. His announcement came Tuesday night. Taconic — which was completely rebuilt with a brand new facility for the 2018 school year — has long focused on career technical education, or CTE. “This $120 million investment by Pittsfield residents will increase options for our graduates and provide a … Read more

Fluence has been selected as a LED technology partner by the main cannabis growers in the Portuguese market

Portuguese growers have used Fluence’s industry-leading technology to achieve better yields and a more efficient farming process. AUSTIN, Texas and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Fluence, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and edible products, is supporting a large number of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis cultivation operations in Portugal. Portugal’s cannabis laws … Read more

Flux chosen as the LED technology partner by the main cannabis growers in the growing Portuguese market

Austin, Texas and Rotterdam, Netherlands –(Business Wire–Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and edible products, is supporting large-scale medical cannabis cultivation operations in Portugal. Portugal’s cannabis laws are among the most progressive in the world, and the licensing system in place is ahead of other European countries. Portugal … Read more

Clement is always willing to help others at East Butler.

Editor’s note: The Banner-Press’ Leaders of Tomorrow is a new series featuring young people in the Butler County community who are leading by example and making a positive impact on those around them. It is published biweekly and rotates between Aquinas Catholic, David City Public and East Butler Public School Districts. Haley Clements, a senior … Read more

Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market to Value USD 27.3 Billion by 2027 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Chicago, February 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The report “Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market by Type (Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable/Bio-based), End-use Industry (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Textiles, Agriculture & Horticulture, Automotive & Transportation, Coatings & Adhesives), and Region – Global Global forecast for 2027“, It was the amount of bioplastics and biopolymers. 11.5 billion dollars It is expected to arrive … Read more