Plant Health

Profile Products’ Patterson to Serve on FFAA Board of Directors

Profile Products vice president of Florikan Brian Patterson was elected to serve as 2022-23 chairman of the Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association (FFAA) board of directors. Elected at the association’s 90th annual meeting, Patterson will serve... more »

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Dr. Bugs: Entomopathogenic Fungi

Answer: You ask a really good question that is important in the management of insect pests in greenhouse production systems when using entomopathogenic fungal- based insecticides. First, you need to know that the insect cuticle... more »

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BioWorks Adds Biological Solutions Advisor

James (Jimmy) Howard has been named biological solutions advisor, Great Lakes region, at BioWorks. In his new position, Howard will increase BioWorks’ ability to deliver personalized solutions, programs and support to the Great Lakes region... more »

Certis Biologicals Begins Direct Distribution

Certis Biologicals has traditionally distributed its BotaniGard and Mycotrol mycoinsecticides through a third-party agreement that ends in September. Starting Oct. 1, 2022, the company will begin selling the bioinsecticide products directly through their established distribution... more »

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Central Life Sciences Launches Grower Website

Central Life Sciences announces the launch of a new website for its Enstar AQ Insect Growth Regulator and Mavrik Aquaflow Insecticide/Miticide products for controlling insects that damage plants in nurseries and greenhouses. “We’re thrilled to... more »

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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 »

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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 »