Educational Webinars
Coming up in 2025: Trends, insights and opportunities for business
Presenting the 7th annual Big Grower Educational Series! Join experts and industry leaders as they discuss the latest challenges facing our industry and guide greenhouse growers toward solutions for continued success. AmericanHort’s vice president of advocacy and government affairs, Matt Mika, weighs in following the 2024 presidential election. Diane Blazek also keeps us current with All-America Selections, National Garden Bureau and the new CAST management roll out for 2025. Plus, Alicia Rihn from the University of Tennessee’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics will give her insights into consumer behaviors and expectations for 2025.
Getting the Most out of PGRs and New PGR Combos with Great Promise
Roberto Lopez, Ph.D., is an associate professor and controlled environment/floriculture Extension specialist with a 45% research, 30% teaching and 25% Extension appointment in the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University. In this session, Roberto will share the latest MSU research results on the effectiveness of foliar rooting hormone applications on difficult-to-root species, including tips for consistent ethephon spray results. He will also show you the benefits of micro drenches for those that struggle keeping annuals and perennials in check with PGR sprays but are afraid of utilizing a drench due to the residual effects for consumers.
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Plant Health Management Series
The Plant Health Management Series will feature an on-demand session every quarter focusing on key topics such as pest control, disease management, plant growth regulators, thrips and more. These sessions are designed to provide growers with the latest insights, production tips and guidelines for successful cultivation.
New Varieties Month
GPN’s New Varieties Month features on-demand webcasts by companies presenting 2025 introductions. Look for new sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June.
This year we hear from Syngenta Flowers and Star® Roses and Plants.
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2024 Vision: Insights Into Trends and Opportunities for Big Growers
Hear exclusive insights from industry leaders as they examine the issues facing our industry and help growers make sense of these challenging topics and how they could influence the industry in 2024.
Lowering the Greenhouse Temperature at Night: Risks and Rewards
Day and night temperature control crop production time as well as various quality attributes. It can be tempting to lower the greenhouse temperature at night to decrease heating costs, but there are some trade-offs that need to be considered. This presentation will discuss how lowering the night temperature influences flowering time and crop quality, as well as how it interacts with other environmental variables including light and humidity.
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2023 Cannabis & Hemp Week
Join GPN for Cannabis & Hemp Week, a free, multi-day, interactive event. This webcast series is designed to provide growers with the latest insight, production tips, and guidelines to grow successfully.
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New Varieties Week 2023
GPN’s New Varieties Week, featured 60-minute webcasts by companies presenting their new varieties for 2024 is on-demand NOW!
This year we heard from Suntory Flowers, Bailey Nurseries and Star Roses and Plants Dümmen Orange.
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What’s on the Horizon in the Coming Year for Consumers, Legislation, Labor & Your Plants.
Presenting the fifth annual Big Grower Executive Webinar! Hear insights from Bridget Behe, Ph.D., Michigan State University; Sara Neagu-Reed and Evan Lee, AmericanHort; and Diane Blazek, All-America Selections as they examine the issues facing our industry and help growers make sense of these challenging topics and how they could influence the industry in 2023.
Selecting the Right Lighting System for Your CEA Crop
Lighting up CEA crops: Selecting a lighting system that works for you.
There has been a huge increase in the options available for CEA lighting fixtures and control systems. Where should a grower begin with selecting their lighting system? The session will start with a refresher on lighting needs for the most common CEA crops. Neil will then discuss the most important factors when choosing a lighting system, including: light output, up-front cost, energy efficiency, and spectrum. Learn about calculator tools available to determine your own lighting needs and run scenarios to see which fixture will be most cost effective for you in the long-run. Advanced plant lighting controls determine how much light is available from the sun and precisely deliver the supplemental light needed without wasting money on over lighting. Neil will present research based results on the energy savings of advanced lighting control.
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