It's Not Too Late to Participate!
Aug 8, 08 Purdue University
The Purdue University study on sustainability interest and understanding will continue to accept surveys through the end of September.
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Fafard Completes New Research Program
Jul 18, 08 Conrad Fafard, Inc.
Conrad Fafard, Inc. has concluded its six-month research program that took academic research to the field. The study was conducted in greenhouses across the country.
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Study Analyzes Pest Risks
May 16, 08 MFGC
MFGC and MSU, among other state organizations, have partnered to conduct an analysis aimed at assisting the floriculture industry in establishing a systematic approach for understanding and exploring risks associated with pests.
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“Smart” Greenhouse Research Project Unveiled
May 2, 08 Kent State News
Cleveland Botanical Garden and Kent State University’s Liquid Crystal Institute recently announced a joint research project exploring the potential of liquid crystal technology in the quest to create more energy-efficient greenhouses.
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Americans Can’t Contain Fondness for Container Gardens
May 2, 08 Texas A&M AgriLife Media Relations
When it comes to using plant-filled pots on the porch or around the landscape, Americans are willing to dig a little deeper into their pockets. By providing educational material with container garden purchases, retailers can capitalize on this growing trend.
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Project GREEEN Selects Funding Recipients For 2008
Apr 25, 08 MSU
A diverse array of more than 100 plant agriculture research projects — targeting the industry’s most pressing needs — will share almost $2.5 million in grant funding from Project GREEEN for fiscal year 2008. The selected proposals run the spectrum of Michigan’s plant agriculture industries.
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News from HRI
Apr 14, 08 HRI
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) recently announced that is now accepting research applications for its fiscal year 2009 competitive research grants program. HRI also announced the establishment of the Home Nursery, Inc. — Chuck & Jean Tosovsky Family Fund.
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MSU Researchers Go Abroad
Mar 14, 08 MSU
Two Michigan State University researchers traveled to the Netherlands to explore how growers there were dealing with the increasingly global need to reduce energy costs.
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New Year Sees Employees Looking for New Employment
Feb 15, 08 Society for Human Resource Management HR Week
Finding a new — or second — job is a high priority for many United States workers this year, especially among hourly, young and Hispanic workers.
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MSU Announces Deadline for Project GREEEN proposals
Oct 22, 07 MSU
Michigan State University announced that Jan. 7, 2008, will be the deadline for Project GREEEN proposals. Project GREEEN funding should complement ongoing programs or assist in exploring new ventures. Proposals should clearly demonstrate how the project will benefit Michigan's plant-based industry.
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MNLA Contributes To Biodegradable Container Research
Aug 27, 07 ANLA
The Maryland Nursery & Landscape Association has donated $68,000 to the Horticulture Research Institute in support of a current project involving the creation of biodegradable nursery containers.
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OSU Releases Green Industry Labor Force Survey
Aug 13, 07 The Ohio State University
A survey released by The Ohio State University (OSU) Department of Horticulture and Crop Science has made known some valuable information about the makeup of the green industry workforce. The survey was conducted by Hannah Mathers, an OSU Extension nursery and landscape specialist, and Alejandra Acuña, a graduate student.
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Research Promotes Workplace Flowers
Aug 6, 07 SAF
According to recent Harvard University behavioral research, the factors most likely to impact 21st-century employees’ well being were commitment and productivity. This study was commissioned by the SAF/FPO Alliance to provide a solid news hook for a public relations program promoting flowers in the workplace.
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WANTED: Growers’ Opinions
Jul 30, 07 SAF
The U.S. Department of Agriculture surveys the floral and nursery industry to help determine priorities for research funding. This survey is conducted through the IR-4 project and is intended to help ensure new chemicals are available to address pest and disease problems.
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Potting Mix May Replace Fungicide
Jun 25, 07 USDA
United States Department Of Agriculture researchers have discovered a way to make potting mixes more successful than fungicide in reducing Botrytis gray mold, the most common disease affecting greenhouse floral crops such as begonia, carnation, chrysanthemum, cyclamen, geranium, impatiens, petunia and marigold.
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GWA Releases Late Spring Gardening Trends Research Report
May 14, 07 GWA
The Garden Writers Association Foundation has released its 2007 Late Spring Gardening Trends Research Report. This new study contains some very interesting information on this year's consumer gardening attitudes and expectations for the current spring months.
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Plant Research To Be Presented in San Diego
Apr 30, 07 APS
Plant health experts from around the world will gather in San Diego, Calif., for the joint meeting of the American Phytopathological Society and the Society of Nematologists. The meeting will take place July 28-Aug. 1, 2007, at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, Calif.
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HRI Accepting 2008 Grant Applications
Mar 26, 07 ANLA
The Horticultural Research Institute and its Endowment Fund, the research division of the American Nursery & Landscape Association, recently announced it is accepting applications for its 2008 competitive research grants program.
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Consumers Plan To Buy More From Garden Centers In ’07
Mar 19, 07 Writers Association Foundation
According to the Early Spring Gardening Trends Research Report, more consumers plan to purchase most of their spring garden plants at a garden center or local retailer compared to mass merchants. In prior years, consumers said they favored mass merchants over garden centers.
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HRI Receives Increased Pledge Amount
Mar 5, 07 ONLA
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and its Endowment Fund, the research division of the American Nursery & Landscape Association, announced that the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association has agreed to increase its monetary pledge to HRI from $500,000 to $750,000.
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MSU Develops Biodegradable Alternative To Plastic Mulch Films
Feb 26, 07 Michigan State University
Researchers at Michigan State University are working to create an alternative to the plastic mulch films used by growers in the vegetable, nursery and landscape industries to retain moisture, control weeds and protect plants in the winter. Plastic liners have a high disposal cost, and the study aims to find a more profitable and sustainable production practice.
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