Research

Deadline for HRI Research Grants Rapidly Approaching

The Horticultural Research Institute is now accepting research project proposals designed to improve green industry efficiencies and profitability. Proposals for the 2019 grant cycle are due no later than May 31, 2018. The Horticultural Research... more »

Growers Can Conduct Meaningful Trials

Today’s guest is Brian Krug, greenhouse technology leader/ head grower at DowDuPont Pioneer in Johnston, Iowa. Brian received his undergraduate degree at Iowa State University in 2000, interning at DeJong Greenhouses in Iowa and at... more »

NICH Conference to Meet in Atlanta in June

The Third National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) Conference will take place in Atlanta June 27-29. Everyone in every aspect of consumer horticulture — from university researchers and extension agents, breeders, growers and garden center retailers... more »

FNRI Receives $1 Million in Funding

The Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative (FNRI) has received $1 million in funding through the omnibus spending bill approved by Congress and signed into law in late March. The increase is a direct result of... more »

AFE Sets Deadline for Research Grant Applications

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is now calling for research pre-proposal applications for 2019-2020. Researchers looking to secure funding for their floriculture research projects ned to apply before the deadline of June 1. The primary research funding priorities are relevant... more »

Enhancing Your PGR Applications — Part 1

Do you plan to use plant growth regulators or retardants (PGRs) on your spring crops? Did you know that the pH of the spray solution and air temperature at application can influence the efficacy of... more »

Michigan State University, Philips Lighting Team Up

Michigan State University has teamed with Philips Lighting to update greenhouse supplemental lighting on the university’s East Lansing, Michigan, campus. High-pressure sodium (HPS) lights have been the horticulture industry standard for decades, but light-emitting diodes,... more »

Tracking Today’s Consumers

Consumer spending habits have changed quite a bit over the last decade. But how have they changed when it comes to buying plants and flowers? To help get a better understanding of the situation, the... more »