Rycar Insecticide by sePRO
Affordably priced, Rycar brings a brand new class of chemistry to your toolbox. Not only is Rycar excellent for controlling whiteflies and aphids, it also has good activity on chili thrips, mealybugs and leafhoppers.
Rycar Insecticide by sePRO
Affordably priced, Rycar brings a brand new class of chemistry to your toolbox. Not only is Rycar excellent for controlling whiteflies and aphids, it also has good activity on chili thrips, mealybugs and leafhoppers.
April 2, 2018
Insect Management Tool From SePRO Registered in California
Hachi-Hachi SC is active on all life stages of insects such as thrips, aphids, and mealybugs.
March 18, 2018
New Soil Amendment From Kemin Promotes More Efficient Nutrient Uptake and Plant Growth
Valena, a soil amendment sourced from a proprietary strain of Euglena gracilis (algae) rich in beta-glucan, is designed to support the growth of healthy and strong plants.
March 13, 2018
Greenhouse Biocontrol Goes Mainstream
Biological control has moved into the mainstream for greenhouse growers. And the timing couldn’t be better, as consumer demands for more sustainable production methods for the plants they buy are moving back upstream.
March 18, 2018
New Soil Amendment From Kemin Promotes More Efficient N…
Valena, a soil amendment sourced from a proprietary strain of Euglena gracilis (algae) rich in beta-glucan, is designed to support the growth of healthy and strong plants.
March 13, 2018
Greenhouse Biocontrol Goes Mainstream
Biological control has moved into the mainstream for greenhouse growers. And the timing couldn’t be better, as consumer demands for more sustainable production methods for the plants they buy are moving back upstream.
February 11, 2018
Bayer Has New Turf and Ornamentals Global Market Manage…
Jose Milan will be focused on helping growers deal with regulatory issues, while promoting the environmental benefits the ornamentals industry offers.
January 24, 2018
Engage Agro Now Doing Business as Belchim Crop Protecti…
For more than 30 years, Belchim has been providing agricultural customers internationally, including greenhouse growers, with more than 100 well-known products.
December 13, 2017
New Webinars Address Effective Propagation Techniques
e-Gro, an online clearing house for alerts about greenhouse disease, insect, environmental, physiological, and nutritional disorders, recently posted two new propagation-related webinars on YouTube.
December 4, 2017
Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants Debuts as Roberta’s Finali…
On December 1, Eric Wallien of Roberta’s Inc. in Waldron, IN, officially purchased C. Raker & Sons in Litchfield, MI. The new identity of the company is now Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants, according to a Dec. 1 letter to Raker’s customers, suppliers, and business partners from Vice President Susie Raker-Zimmerman. “There have been minimal changes in management and we will be providing the same products and services on which we have built our reputation in the industry,” Raker-Zimmerman said in the letter, which also announced the name change and new logo. The sale of C. Raker & Sons was announced in September . A series of events affecting Raker’s financial situation caused the need for the operation to find an alternate solution. Roberta’s had been a customer of Raker’s since 2011, and the fourth generation, family owned grower-retailer was a fan of Raker’s commitment to quality. The agreement to purchase C. […]
November 27, 2017
4 Opportunities to Educate Yourself on IPM Practices in…
The Michigan State University Extension floriculture team has developed four greenhouse integrated pest management sessions that will be presented at the 2017 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo in Grand Rapids, MI.
November 11, 2017
OHP Announces Two New Ornamental Pest Management Tools
OHP recently added two new crop protection tools to its profile of biosolutions: a biological insecticide, and an ornamental fungicide.
September 26, 2017
OHP Acquired by AMVAC, But Will Continue to Operate As …
AMVAC has acquired OHP and its chemical and biological crop protection solutions for the greenhouse and nursery markets. The deal will close in early October, and there will be no changes to staff, products, or operations.
September 14, 2017
Hydroponic and Aquaponics Growers Face Possible Loss of…
The National Organic Standards Board is considering recommending that USDA revoke the ability for hydroponic, aquaponic, aeroponic, and other container-based growing methods to be certified organic, according to an update from growers at Upstart University.
July 7, 2017
New Tools for Your Crop Protection Arsenal in the Green…
Over the past few months, crop protection companies have developed several new products designed to help you manage a wide range of insect and disease pests. Here’s a look at some of them.
July 5, 2017
Tips From a Top 100 Grower for Effective Thrips Control
A combination of conventional materials and biologicals can help provide season-long management of thrips in hanging baskets.
May 30, 2017
BioWorks Launches New Biofungicide for Botrytis Control
BotryStop was developed for the control of pathogens such as Botrytis, Sclerotinia, and Monilinia in several crops, including ornamentals.
May 27, 2017
How to Overcome Biocontrol Challenges by Thinking Outsi…
With a little creative thinking and adjustments to your strategy, you can overcome your greenhouse biocontrol challenges.
May 20, 2017
Biocontrols: A Practical Option for Cannabis
With limited options for chemical pest control, cannabis growers are incorporating biocontrols into their integrated pest management programs. More education will cement this solution as a viable option in this emerging market.
May 18, 2017
How to Increase Branching and Flower Bud Production of …
Based on research completed at North Carolina State University, here are some methods for increasing branching and flower bud production of Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgessii).
May 15, 2017
How to Identify and Mitigate Herbicide Contamination in…
Herbicides applied off-site or within the greenhouse can significantly damage ornamental and edible crops. Beth Scheckelhoff, an Extension Educator for Greenhouse Systems at The Ohio State University, provides some examples and basic recommendations for mitigating and preventing herbicide contamination and injury in the future.
May 4, 2017
Bayer Altus Update: Neonic Insect Control Alternative N…
Altus, a butenolide class insecticide with the active ingredient flupyradifurone, will be available beginning May 1, and is labeled for greenhouse and nursery use on ornamental plants, vegetable transplants, and indoor vegetable production.