Research

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 »

Hemp microbiomes could improve CBD, fiber production

A recent study from the University of Houston reveals that hemp microbiomes may play a key role in boosting CBD and fiber production. Publis... more »

Floriculture forum set for February in Florida

The 2025 National Floriculture Forum (NFF) will be held Feb. 21-22 at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy, Florida. O... more »

Poinsettia protection

Poinsettia production faces significant challenges, from the intense summer heat to the cool or freezing conditions of winter. These extremes make it ... more »

Taking control of technology

As growers, we all yearn to cultivate healthy plants. With so many technologies available, it’s easier than ever to achieve. Today’s systems also ... more »

Technically Speaking: Getting the most out of energy and shade curtains

Retractable energy and shade curtains offer potential advantages when producing crops inside greenhouses. In the summer, a curtain system can limit th... more »