Research

Trial Finds Optimal Nitrogen Rate for Hemp

When New York state launched its industrial hemp research project in 2015, SUNY Morrisville was among the academic institutions permitted to grow and conduct research on a crop that had not been grown for some... more »

Seed Your Future, SAF Partner on Salary Survey

Seed Your Future (SYF) and the American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced they are launching an in-depth survey intended to shed light on the salary potential in horticulture jobs. The Industry Salary Survey for Horticulture Sectors is designed... more »

AFE Appoints New Research Coordinator

AFE has added to its team with a new research coordinator, Laura Barth, to assist with expanding research programs and communicating the findings. With the recent expansion of new monthly research webinars and training resources,... more »

University of Idaho Hemp Trials Offer Promising Results

A University of Idaho (U of I) Extension weed scientist has some promising leads in trials evaluating potential herbicides for use in Idaho’s new hemp farming industry. Pamela Hutchinson, a potato cropping systems weed scientist... more »

Engaging Plant Purchasers Through Online and In-Person Communications

Plant customers are changing. When I first started my graduate work, it was immediately after the Great Recession, and horticulture customers indicated plants were luxury goods. Given the economic environment, this is not surprising. [caption... more »

Hydroponic Systems & Principles of Plant Nutrition

Hydroponic can be defined as growing plants in water containing nutrients. Examples of this type of hydroponic systems include NFT (nutrient film technique) systems and deep-water float systems where plant roots are set in nutrient... more »

Clemson University, Curio Wellness to Advance Research on Cannabis Tissue Culture

The Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences is working with Curio Wellness to conduct a two-year research project to advance plant tissue science for the medical cannabis industry. Headquartered in Timonium, Maryland, Curio Wellness is a... more »

AmericanHort Asks for Labor Insight

AmericanHort is looking for industry members to take a Nursery and Greenhouse Employment Survey, in partnership with the the University of California-Davis and Arizona State University. Craig Regelbrugge, executive vice president, advocacy, research, and industry... more »