Category: Plant Health
AFE’s Grow Pro to host webinar on thrips control and emerging UV-C technology
A free Grow Pro webinar on July 28 will examine thrips management strategies and provide an update on UV-C research for floriculture.
Healthy root zones: Strength below the surface
Growing media innovations help strengthen roots while improving water management and efficiency. Compare biological strategies and evaluate substrate options.
Renovated MSU research greenhouses expand plant science capabilities
Michigan State University completed the first phase of its Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex renovation, modernizing 60% of the facility.
Envu renames Aliette WDG to Teclera fungicide for ornamental growers
Envu has renamed Aliette WDG as Teclera fungicide. The formulation remains unchanged and is now available for ornamental growers.
BioWorks introduces GreenSpring mixed-mineral fertilizer for IPM programs
BioWorks introduced GreenSpring, a mixed-mineral fertilizer designed to support early season plant health and improve crop performance.
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.