Category: Plant Health
BASF plans interactive exhibits, technical support at Cultivate’26
BASF will showcase greenhouse and nursery crop protection products, technical expertise and interactive exhibits during Cultivate’26 in Columbus.
SEPRO Land expands ornamental crop protection portfolio with two new products
SEPRO Land introduced Barracuda Insecticide/Miticide and BattleLine Fungicide for greenhouse and nursery growers. Products ship in October 2026.
Technically Speaking: Nitrogen forms and why they matter in soilless substrates
Learn how nitrate, ammonium and urea influence substrate pH, nutrient availability and crop health in greenhouse production. See what this means for growers.
UF/IFAS online substrate course begins June 1
UF’s online substrates course runs June 1-26 and covers growing media, irrigation and fertilizer use for container-grown crops. Learn more about this education session and get signed up.
AgroPlantae expands with Kemin biopesticides and soil health products
AgroPlantae acquires Kemin’s crop technologies portfolio, adding biopesticides and soil health products for specialty crops and greenhouses. Learm more about the transition.
Updated greenhouse pest control guides add biopesticide guidance, product changes
MSU Extension updates greenhouse pest and disease guides. Explore the new products, biopesticide guidance and resistance management strategies that have been added for 2026.
Biotalys biofungicide EVOCA gains Florida registration
EPA approves Biotalys’ EVOCA biofungicide for U.S. growers. Learn more about targeting botrytis and powdery mildew in greenhouse and field crops.
2026 Pest & Disease Survey Report
Pest pressure isn’t going away — it’s evolving. See what growers are dealing with now and how they’re adapting.
How good substrates can go bad with improper management
Water management — not the substrate itself — is often the root cause of plant performance issues. This article breaks down how irrigation, fertilizer and substrate choices interact, and what growers can do to avoid costly mistakes.
Biotalys, Syngenta reach research milestone in bioinsecticide development
Biotalys and Syngenta report early success in developing a protein-based bioinsecticide, moving into next research phase. The collaboration targets resistance and regulatory challenges.
UF scientists advance lettuce breeding to combat disease, heat stress
Researchers are developing disease-resistant lettuce to combat heat and crop losses. Learn how new varieties could impact your operation.
Syngenta Professional Solutions names new leader amid retirement
Syngenta names a new North America leader as Scott Reasons retires after 40 years. See what it means for the company and explore impacts on growers.
Rollins targets high input costs as USDA, DOJ investigate fertilizer companies
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is pressing for price relief while investigators examine potential price collusion. See what changes lie ahead.
Celebrating women making waves in horticulture
Women in horticulture advance education, research and product innovation across the industry. See their work and examine how it supports growers.
Dr Bugs: Antipredator behaviors of thrips
Thrips species resist predatory mites through feeding, defense behaviors and life stage traits. Learn key factors and evaluate control strategies.
Vykenda insecticide shows thrips, mite control in trials
Vykenda insecticide shows thrips and mite control in Florida ornamental trials. Read more about how the chemistry works and review research results.