Growing Substrate

AmericanHort urges exclusion of sphagnum peat moss from proposed Canadian tariff
In five letters, AmericanHort urged the administration to exclude sphagnum peat moss and peat-based products from any proposed tariffs or grant a "critical mineral" status, thereby reducing the tariff rate to 10%.
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Choosing the Right Substrate and/or Substrate Supplier
Dr. Brian Jackson provides an overview of different categories of substrates including those that are suitable for organic production, young plant production, long-term crop production, among others. Brian will also briefly discuss substrate sustainability, regional and local products, and what the substrate manufacturers are doing to ensure substrate supplies and quality remains high. A few pointers on how to maybe select substrate suppliers that best offer the products and services for your business are also discussed.