Plant Health
Bacteria & Viruses Having a Field Day This Year
Pathogens had a field day in spring 2022, while we made trips to the dumpster. The big problems this year required that plants be discarded, not treated. We just do not have highly effective preventive... more »
How to Keep Plants In Shape by Using PGRs in Your Greenhouse Operation
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) differ by their active ingredients, application methods and rates, and more, which means achieving the desired outcome can be complicated. Understanding how to select and use a PGR effectively in your... more »
USDA to Start Pilot Program for Bioproducts
The USDA is accepting applications for a new pilot program supporting the development of biobased products, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday. Under this program, the USDA National Institute of... more »
Bri-Anna Jaksic to Represent BioWorks in Eastern Canada
Bri-Anna Jaksic has been named a Biological Solutions Advisor for Eastern Canada at BioWorks. In her new job, Jaksic will increase BioWorks’ ability to deliver personalized solutions, programs, and... more »
University of Florida Greenhouse Training With Online Courses
The University of Florida on July 11 will offer an online course for greenhouse growers called Nutrient Management Level 1. The course will train staff to make better decisions about fertilizer and plant nutrient management.... more »
Duets: Soluble Fertilizer Technology Continues to Advance
My guest today is Rick Vetanovetz, director of professional technical services at The Hawthorne Gardening Co. Rick has been in the horticulture industry since the 1970s, when he worked at a greenhouse-garden center. He earned... more »
Valent BioSciences Plans Major Manufacturing Expansion
Valent BioSciences LLC is expanding its biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa, which will meet increasing demand for its biorational products and the introduction of new products requiring more capacity. Construction will begin this summer... more »
BioWorks Adds Technical Services Specialist
Maddie Maynor, a member of GPN's 40 Under 40 Class of 2018, has been named technical services specialist, Northeast US region at BioWorks. In her new position, she will be providing customers in the Northeast... more »
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