Education
Dr. Bugs: How does growing medium affect nematodes?
Question Can you please provide information on how the growing medium can affect Steinernema feltiae? Answer Steinernema feltiae is an entomopathogenic nematode used in greenhouse production systems to manage fungus gnat, Bradysia spp., larval populations... more »
HRI’s webinar focuses on Ambrosia Beetle management
The Horticultural Research Institute's (HRI) October tHRIve webinar will focus on Ambrosia Beetle management. Research shows that there are effective production strategies to protect trees from these wood-boring pests. HRI will host a webinar, Wood-Boring... more »
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo features educational sessions in Spanish
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature educational sessions offered in Spanish on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. La Conferencia y Exposición de Invernaderos del Nordeste / Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo contará con sesiones educativas ofrecidas en español el miércoles... more »
University of Florida IFAS Extension offers online greenhouse training
The University of Florida IFAS Extension offers an online educational opportunity where growers can improve the prevention and management of disease in nurseries and greenhouses by registering for an award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program, Disease... more »
Horticultural Research Institute Leadership Academy selects Jennifer Neujahr to participate in its program
Jennifer Neujahr, senior director of horticulture business development for Profile Products, has been selected to participate in the Horticultural Research Institute Leadership Academy, presented by AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute. The academy is a one-year program... more »
Fact sheet addresses new plant disease
Throughout the past two years, nurseries in Virginia and surrounding states have observed an uptick in wilt and severe dieback on redbud, maple and dogwood — Virginia’s state tree. In some cases, almost 100% of... more »
University of Florida opens registration for online greenhouse training course
The University of Florida opens registration for Costing & Profitability, an online greenhouse training course, which starts Aug. 14. The courses are designed to develop skills to accurately estimate production cost and profit for greenhouse... more »
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will have cut flowers educational sessions
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature two educational sessions on cut flowers on Nov. 9, 2023. Outdoor dahlia production for cut flowers, Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine Pest issues for cut flowers, John Sanderson,... more »
UF online greenhouse training courses start in July
One of the biggest factors affecting the success of your crop is correctly managing nutrients in the root zone. Nutrient Management Level 1 is part of the Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University... more »
SAF’s 1-Day Profit Blast in Boston set for July
Industry professionals will have the opportunity to network and learn next month at the Society of American Florists’ (SAF) 1-Day Profit Blast in Boston. The July 23 event, sponsored by Flower Shop Network and Jacobson Floral, will feature three educational... more »