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International Hop Growers Convention announces 57th Congress
Published on March 6, 2019
Mark your calenders for the 57th annual International Hop Growers Convention July 29-Aug. 5, 2019. -
Symptoms and consequences of chilling or freezing injury on greenhouse crops
Published on February 27, 2019
Which greenhouse crops can tolerate exposure to freezing or near freezing temperatures and what can a grower expect from a crop that has been exposed to extreme temperatures? -
Southwest Michigan greenhouse situation report – February 2019
Published on February 26, 2019
Avoid late-season pest problems with careful scouting and sanitation practices. -
Developing the leaders you need
Published on February 18, 2019
When farm owners extend their view of employee development farther, much farther, they develop their business as they develop their employees. -
Overview of plant growth regulators for greenhouse production
Published on February 13, 2019
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) applied to greenhouse crops can suppress or promote growth, increase branching, or promote or delay flowering. Here is an overview of each PGR active ingredient and their attributes. -
Inspect greenhouses to mitigate heat loss during sub-zero temperatures
Published on February 1, 2019
Inspect greenhouses to mitigate heat loss during winter months and sub-zero temperatures and protect plants from chilling injury or freezing damage. -
Southwest Michigan greenhouse situation report – January 2019
Published on January 29, 2019
Monitor crops for early signs of infestations. -
Adding sunflowers to your agritourism rotation
Published on January 25, 2019
Sunflowers can bring customers to the farm but involve important management considerations. -
Press technique: Determining substrate pH and electrical conductivity of plugs and liners
Published on January 18, 2019
Utilize the press technique to determine substrate pH and electrical conductivity (EC) of plugs and liners. -
Determining initial pH of greenhouse and nursery substrates
Published on January 18, 2019
Prior to transplant, greenhouse and nursery growers can determine initial substrate pH by utilizing the 1:2 dilution procedure and establishes the baseline pH of the substrate.