Dr. Rose Buitenhuis will present practical knowledge for growers to implement immediately during Biocontrols West Conference in San Diego, March 7-9.

In a recent study, researchers from the University of California, Davis investigated biochar as an alternative to peat moss.

The Horticultural Research Institute recently announced the 10 research projects that will receive funding in 2018 to investigate challenges and solutions in production, pest management, environmental stewardship, and business and marketing.

Jose Milan will be focused on helping growers deal with regulatory issues, while promoting the environmental benefits the ornamentals industry offers.

Properly selecting and installing a remote monitoring system can help cannabis growers identify trends in environmental conditions to make sure they aren’t fluctuating, which could indicate a possible equipment problem.

This year’s conference will take place Sept. 17-19 in Charlotte, NC, and features educational sessions, a tour, and a hands-on workshop.

Cool Planet, a company that developed and markets Engineered Biocarbon technology products, was recently issued a patent for its Enhanced Biochar, a primary component of Cool Planet’s Engineered Biocarbon technology.

For more than 30 years, Belchim has been providing agricultural customers internationally, including greenhouse growers, with more than 100 well-known products.

Registration for Biocontrols Conference USA West, which takes place March 7-9 in San Diego, is now open. The event features in-depth educational sessions, expert advice on new products, a tour that showcases how growers are using biocontrols in their own operations, and a post-conference workshop.

Three New England universities are collaborating on a weekly webinar program covering topics such as pest management, making the most of growing media, and more.

Gain better control over common greenhouse and nursery pests with these best practices.

In part two of this five-part series about the tools you need to keep track of your greenhouse environment, learn about the various methods for tracking pH and EC.

In a recent report on the Michigan State University Extension website, Floriculture Educator Jeremy Jubenville presents a short list of ideas that can help growers nip predictable problems in the bud, so they have more time to focus on any new situations that arise.