Production
Overwintering crops during the coldest months
Winter is fast approaching and growers may need to prepare to overwinter some perennial plants. But what are the best methodologies or strategies that should be utilized? I reached out to Geoffrey Njue, Extension educator... 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 »
Purdue research aims to improve tomato farming nationwide
Indiana ranks third in the U.S. for tomato production, and Purdue University’s Tomato Organic Management and Improvement (TOMI) project is working to boost that ranking. Purdue professor Lori Hoagland recently secured a $3.5 million grant... more »
Annuals: Preparing ahead of the growing season
Here are some tips from Geoffrey Njue, Extension educator at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, to help growers prepare for the start of the annual growing season. It is important to start clean. Remove weeds in... more »
When it comes to controlling ornamental plant growth, growers have options
Growers have options when trying to control ornamental plant growth. These include the cultural practices of watering, fertilization and environmental control, as well as the application of plant growth regulators (PGRs). “In Europe where there... more »
Online course in hydroponic vegetable production starts Oct. 21
The eighth course of the 2024 Greenhouse Training Online program at the University of Florida will be available Oct. 21 to Nov. 15, 2024. In this course, "Hydroponic Vegetable Production," you will learn ways to... more »
Profile Growing Solutions has new global head of hydroponics
Ferdi van Elswijk joins Profile Growing Solutions (PGS) as its global head of hydroponics. Van Elswijk is a critical hire, working closely with Michael Robeson, senior vice president of Profile’s Innovation team, to expand the PGS... more »
Sollum Technologies joins Cannabis Research Coalition
Sollum Technologies is contributing to a significant expansion of the Cannabis Research Coalition's (CRC) research capabilities through a new partnership. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the cannabis cultivation research sector, as CRC introduces... more »
Mitigating shrink in the production greenhouse
While the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency over a year ago, the pandemic had a massive impact on the green industry and triggered ripple effects on the... 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 »
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