Plant Health

Oasis Grower Solutions hires new plant scientist

Oasis Grower Solutions, a division of Smithers-Oasis, has appointed Erin Yafuso as plant scientist, effective Oct. 1. In this newly created role, Yafuso will oversee global responsibilities and report directly to Vijay Rapaka, director of... more »

HRI redirects $250K for Phytophthora research

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announced that $250,000 in federal funds have been reallocated to address the growing threat of Phytophthora austrocedri, a pathogen threatening key plant species in the horticulture industry. The funds, provided... 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 »

New insecticide from Syngenta offers expanded insect control

Mainspring Xtra insecticide from Syngenta is now available for use in greenhouses, nurseries and ornamental landscapes. Mainspring Xtra is powered by two modes of action, featuring the active ingredients cyantraniliprole, which delivers broad-spectrum, residual control of chewing... more »

Plant breeding and pest management considerations for growers

The production of horticultural crops through plant breeding is important so that new plant varieties or cultivars are available to consumers who demand new, improved and easy-to-grow plants. To satisfy demands, breeders evaluate seedlings or... more »

UF Greenhouse Training Online courses start Sept. 16

On Sept. 16, two courses in the University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online series will be available to start, and the courses run through Oct. 11, 2024. "Field Diagnosis of Plant Diseases" is new to... more »

Bion Environmental Technologies receives OMRI listing for its fertilizer

Bion Environmental Technologies has obtained the OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) listing for its 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer. This product, developed using Bion's patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS), transforms livestock manure into a stable, concentrated liquid... more »

BioWorks has as new technical services director

BioWorks, a provider of integrated plant health solutions to the horticulture and specialty ag markets, welcomes Carlos Bográn as technical services director. In his new role, Bográn will be responsible for leading a team of... more »

New plant protection ingredients from Syngenta Professional Solutions

Syngenta adds two pending registrations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use of two new active ingredients (AIs) in its Professional Solutions markets: isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum insecticide AI, which will be marketed as PLINAZOLIN... more »

Savvy sanitation protocols for the greenhouse

Intensive greenhouse cleaning is certainly not the most glamorous job and might be the last thing that people want to do after a busy season. But, a sanitation program can do wonders in the greenhouse... more »