First Read Grower to Grower Podcast: Part 2 Of Our Leaders in Floriculture Series By Brian D. Sparks|February 22, 2026
First Read How Smarter Heating and Cooling Controls Reduce Greenhouse Risk By Traci Dooley, Hortica|February 21, 2026
First Read Building an Advisory Team That Gets You Across the Goal Line By Chris Cimaglio|February 20, 2026
New Crop Protection Products for Greenhouse Growers Are on the Way By Julie Hullett|February 14, 2023 Research is giving rise to new products to protect your crops in 2023, including biocontrols.
New Extension Website Helps Solve Pest and Disease Problems Posted by Brian Sparks|November 18, 2022 The Solve Pest and Weed Problems resource from Oregon State provides science-based solutions for pests, weeds, and disease problems in one place.
Questions About Rotating Insecticides? One Floral Expert Has Answers Posted by Brian Sparks|April 11, 2022 Ornamental growers looking to build or improve their insecticide rotation program should not hesitate to reach out to experts for their advice.
Playing Plant Detective: How to Identify Insect “Fingerprints” By Ryan Douglas, Ryan Douglas Cultivation LLC|April 7, 2022 Train your cannabis cultivation team to recognize early signs of insect damage so they can get a jump start on fixing the issue.
The Earliest Warning Sign for Twospotted Spider Mite Is Knowing Your Crop Posted by Brian Sparks|April 5, 2022 Justin Leavitt, Sales Manager for BioBee, discusses a new biological tool that offers a longer duration of prevention and control.
Treatment Tips for Healthy Garden Mums By Rick Yates|April 4, 2022 Suppliers offer a multitude of treatments for pests and diseases on garden mums.
Watch Out for All Life Stages of Greenhouse Whiteflies Posted by Brian Sparks|March 22, 2022 Whiteflies can be introduced in the greenhouse from new propagation material, which is why one expert says monitoring should start early.
Control of Western Flower Thrips Is Critical to Prevent Virus Spread Posted by Brian Sparks|March 15, 2022 Impatiens necrotic spot virus can be devastating to many ornamental crops. Learn why one expert says thwarting it starts with managing its primary vector.
The Potential Role of Air-Assisted Spraying in the Greenhouse By Sprayers101.com|December 10, 2021 Planting architectures and canopy morphologies are highly variable in ornamental greenhouses. Learn how air sprayers can improve coverage uniformity.
Ways Microbial Insecticides Can Fit in Your Plant Pest Program By Rick Yates|November 23, 2021 Education on how to maximize the effectiveness of these products can lead to increased adoption.
When to Change Direction With Cannabis Cultivation, and When to Stay the Course By Ryan Douglas, Ryan Douglas Cultivation LLC|November 11, 2021 The most successful cultivation teams strictly follow their production plans, and only under certain circumstances do they modify them.
Approaching the Finish Line for Poinsettia Production By Sarah Jandricic|October 2, 2021 From insects and diseases to proper crop management, here are the factors that can make or break your final crop during poinsettia production.
Managing Whiteflies in Poinsettias Using Biological Control Agents By Erfan K. Vafaie|May 11, 2021 Recent research shows the use of biological controls, along with scouting, can be an important part of a grower’s whitefly management program.
