Research

Michigan funds $5.1 million for climate resiliency research

Michigan State University, the Michigan Plant Coalition and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have awarded $5.1 million for... more »

HRI opens 2026 grant proposals

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting research grant proposals for fiscal year 2026, supporting projects that advance the green ... more »

Green vanilla bean pods growing in clusters on a plant

Investigating economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in... more »

New fund supports floriculture industry advancements

The American Floral Endowment has launched the Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund to support projects addressing critical challenges... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Research innovations shape the future of floriculture

Today’s growers are challenged with keeping operating costs low while always delivering high-quality plant products. Today’s consumers want more t... more »

Floral industry groups partner on consumer research

he Floral Marketing Fund and CalFlowers have formed a three-year partnership to support the floral industry through consumer research and marketing in... more »