Education

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 »

NCAE files lawsuit

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and several agricultural associations have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky challenging the Department of Labor’s new rule, “Improving Protections... more »

Monrovia unveils 2025 plant selections, garden trends

Monrovia invites gardening enthusiasts and industry professionals to a live webinar on Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. PDT, where the company will preview its 2025 plant selections and discuss emerging garden trends. Hosted by chief... more »

Greenhouse climate strategies webinar available Sept. 17

The American Floral Endowment's Grow Pro Webinar Series is releasing another session focused on strategies and innovative techniques to optimize the greenhouse environment for improved crop growth and yield. Bruce Bugbee from Utah State University... more »

American Agri-Women application approaches for Leadership Program

American Agri-Women (AAW) has opened applications for its Road to Influence program, a leadership initiative aimed at empowering women in agriculture. The program equips participants with skills to influence policy, advocate for the industry and... more »

UCCE advisors offer one-day technical training in irrigation best-management practices for containerized nursery plant irrigators

University of California Cooperative Extension advisors Bruno Pitton and Gerardo "Gerry" Spinelli, members of the UC Nursery and Floriculture Alliance, are offering a one-day technical training in irrigation best-management practices for irrigators working with containerized... more »