Education

Thrips parvispinus on pepper with feeding damage present. Photo courtesy of Erich Schoeller.

UGA’s Erich Schoeller discusses thrips threats and boosting biological control at the Great Lakes EXPO

This year at the Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO, which is part of the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, Erich Schoeller will be presenting valuable information in two educational sessions. Erich Schoeller is... more »

NGB awards Therapeutic Garden Grants

National Garden Bureau (NGB), along with program sponsors American Meadows, Ball Horticultural and Sakata Seed America are proud to announce the five therapeutic gardens receiving grants totaling more than $7,500. For more than a decade, National Garden Bureau has provided much-needed resources... more »

Soil management tips for Hurricane-impacted North Carolina

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) recently issued a press release detailing information on the reported impacts and guidelines for soil and crop management from Hurricane Helene. The information in the... more »

MSU forms new partnership to bridge research and business

Michigan State University AgBioResearch and three MSU colleges have announced a new partnership aimed at helping scientists turn research into practical solutions for businesses and government. The collaboration involves AgBioResearch, the College of Agriculture and... more »

Seed Your Future survey needs your input

The latest survey from Seed Your Future about internships is now available for your input. Internships play a critical role in preparing students for success while helping employers discover future talent. To expand these opportunities,... more »

Empowering growers at the Great Lakes EXPO

Brian Krug, technical lead at Syngenta Flowers, will present two sessions at the 2024 Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO: Fundamentals of Growing: Watering Plants — Training for Success and Nutrition:... more »

Editor’s letter: Growth regulators

The words “growth regulators” are often part of conversations about insects or plants. This month, we discuss both to help growers succeed in production and overcome challenges, too. Controlling plant growth with chemicals is a... more »

Online course in hydroponic vegetable production starts Oct. 21

The eighth course of the 2024 Greenhouse Training Online program at the University of Florida will be available Oct. 21 to Nov. 15, 2024. In this course, "Hydroponic Vegetable Production," you will learn ways to... more »

Horticulture degree enrollment hits 10-year high

Enrollment in horticulture degree programs has surged across the U.S., with bachelor’s programs reaching a ten-year high in 2021, according to a new study. Nearly 47% of universities surveyed in 2024 reported increased enrollment in... more »

Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO

The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event features over 70 educational sessions and... more »