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Upcoming events for greenhouse growers during January – March 2019
Published on January 4, 2019
Sign up today for many greenhouse events occurring in the coming weeks throughout Michigan in preparation for the spring growing season. -
New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers
Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website. -
Fresh and clean for spring in the greenhouse
Published on December 21, 2018
Cultural practices to help reduce the risk of outbreaks in floriculture crops. -
e-GRO: Providing free online education for greenhouse growers
Published on December 11, 2018
Sign up for e-GRO Alerts to get the latest news and free educational training materials from the leading national greenhouse production specialists. -
Great Lakes EXPO will include free medical evaluation service for using respirators
Published on November 20, 2018
The Worker Protection Standard requires a medical evaluation before fit-testing or using respirators on the farm. -
Decreasing greenhouse expenses
Published on November 14, 2018
Growers can decrease greenhouse production costs by reducing labor, streamlining their product lines and reducing energy consumption. -
2018 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo emphasizes practical application
Published on November 2, 2018
Education sessions focus on retail strategies, nutrition and substrates, pest management and spray application. -
The day the Qs took over: A classic tale of whiteflies, doppelgängers and insecticide resistance in poinsettias
Published on October 30, 2018
A situational summary with current recommendations for whitefly management in poinsettias. -
Incentives aid greenhouses and nurseries in implementing energy efficiency practices
Published on October 12, 2018
USDA Rural Development REAP application due soon! -
Combating root-knot nematodes in daylilies: Experimental results – Part 1
Published on October 10, 2018
New combinations of nematicides, bleach dips and ultraviolet treatments are successful in reducing the northern root knot nematode pressure on daylily rootstock.