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Chat Room — November 2020

This month, we asked our readers about mum production, media usage, current disease problems and plans for 2021. Here’s what they had to say. more »

UF Produces Greenhouse Weed Control Video

The University of Florida's IFAS Extension (UF/IFAS) has produced a new video with tips to reduce weed control costs for nursery and greenhouse growers, including cultural and chemical methods. The video is presented by Chris... more »

BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group Hires Advisor

BEST Human Capital & Advisory Group has hired Harrison Downing as a human capital advisor for the company. He has experience in talent assessment, hiring, training, engagement, crisis management and... more »

Organizers Cancel IPM Essen ’21

The IPM Essen trade show, which was planned for Jan. 26-29, 2021, has been canceled. Against the background of the increasingly dynamic situation and worldwide travel restrictions, there is currently a great deal of uncertainty... more »

PPA Launches Online Job Board

The Perennial Plant Association is launching a new member benefit — the PPA Job Board. Members can post unlimited job openings for free on the Job Board at www.perennialplant.org/networking and connect with quality applicants. Anyone... more »

Greenhouse Structures and Systems: Advancing Technology for Small Growers

Today’s guest is Keith Bemerer, inside sales rep for Rough Brothers, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. Keith earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture specializing in floriculture crops at the Ohio State University in 2004. He spent two... more »

Chat Room – October 2020

This month, we asked readers about poinsettia production, greenhouse additions and employee education. Here’s what you had to say. more »

Collegiate Plant Initiative to Host Virtual Career Event

The Collegiate Plant Initiative, based at the University of Florida, will host a virtual career event Oct. 19-23, for students from any university and major who are interested in internships or employment in the plant, produce,... more »