Production

BioWorks highlights microbial tools
BioWorks is sharing new resources for greenhouse and nursery growers focused on microbial solutions for plant health and pest management. The company recently released a webinar titled: Biofungicides – What Else Can Microbials Do For... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Lessons that stick from classroom to garden
“Hey! You know about plants and flowers, right?” If you’ve ever worked in horticulture, you’ve probably heard that more than a few times — usually followed by a flood of questions. I’ve answered plenty, from... more »

Technically Speaking: Managing light during cutting propagation
A variety of ornamental crops are propagated by unrooted cuttings (URCs). This propagation technique helps ensure genetic uniformity so desired traits are passed from one generation to the next. It usually takes two or three... more »

Source.ag launches AI for plant metrics, greater crop health
Source.ag has introduced Plant Balance Metrics, a new feature in its Source Workspace platform designed to give greenhouse growers greater insight into crop health. The tool provides two measurements – Plant Balance Factor (PBF) and... more »

Dr. Bugs: What are sublethal effects?
Answer: The topic of sublethal effects is complex, so I will provide an overview. Insecticides are used to manage or maintain insect pest populations below plant-damaging levels. Insecticides can have direct toxic effects, which may... more »

Culture Report: Dianthus ‘Kiwi Mellow Cool’
Dianthus are a long-lasting addition to any floral arrangement. From bouquets to garlands to other creative designs, the wide-reaching color palette allows designers to be whimsical and artistic. In cool and temperate climates, dianthus can... more »
Tech that works for small growers
There are stories in the news and on social media daily about the advancements and improvements being made by artificial intelligence (AI). While incorporating AI into controlled environment growing seems like a pipe dream for... more »

Moa Technology discovers new amplifier weed control category
Moa Technology has announced the discovery of new chemistries that could create an entirely new category of weed control products, with potential to reduce the amount of herbicides farmers need to use. The company said... more »

Signify updates GrowWise control for greenhouse growers
Signify has launched an updated version of its Philips GrowWise control, a cloud-based application that gives greenhouse growers remote access to their lighting systems and new opportunities in energy market trading. The updated system allows... more »

Online horticulture training courses
Two online training courses for greenhouse and horticulture professionals will be offered from Sept. 8 to Oct. 3, 2025, focusing on workforce management and plant disease diagnosis. Success with your Latino Workforce This course will... more »