Plant Health

Bayer to Divest Environmental Science Professional Business

On Feb. 24, Bayer announced a series of decisions to accelerate the strategy implementation of its Crop Science division. In order to focus on its core agricultural business, this includes the intent to divest the... more »

Mycorrhizal Applications Adds Western Account Manager

Mycorrhizal Applications (MA) has has hired Jason Padden as its new western states sales account manager. Based in Canby, Oregon, Padden will support growers throughout the western United States. He also will provide support to... more »

Fungicide Guide Now Available

The 2021 Guide to Ornamental Fungicides is now available. This informational table is produced by Chase Agricultural Consulting LLC and Syngenta using results of conducted research trials. With products powered by a variety of modes... more »

Greenhouse Sanitation Decreases Pest Problems

Here is a quick test we are sure you will pass: In the greenhouse production of floriculture and specialty crops, what do pathogens, insect pests, algae, and weeds have in common? A) They reduce crop... more »

Integrated Pest Management in a Public Garden — Lessons Learned

Have you ever had one of those perfect days? You know the one I mean, a day where everything goes exactly according to plan — your to-do list is neatly checked off in a timely... more »

UF Releases New ‘Five Tips for Horticulture’ Video Series

Paul Fisher from the University of Florida IFAS Extension recently released a new YouTube video (https://youtu.be/4QfAh_BttIo ) with Paul Karlovich of Sun Gro Horticulture. In the video, Karlovich explains how you can successfully run onsite... more »

BioWorks Names New Sales Director

Jim McCanlies has been named director of sales at BioWorks. In his new position, McCanlies will be responsible for serving the company's core customers, managing the sales process, and growing the BioWorks footprint in the... more »

SePRO Adds to T&O Team

Todd Stassel has joined SePRO’s central region as an ornamental technical specialist. Stassel is extremely passionate about the ornamental industry and has nearly 40 years experience in the business. With expertise in supporting professional growers,... more »