MSU Extension Floriculture & Greenhouse Crop Production

News

• Malfunctioning greenhouse unit heaters can cause crop problems

  Published on March 12, 2012
  Ethylene from malfunctioning greenhouse heaters may lead to crop injury. Know the symptoms and how to check unit heaters to avoid the concern.

• Alternative choices if downy mildew infested your impatiens last year

  Published on February 29, 2012
  Impatiens are not the only shade-loving colorful plants for landscape beds. Try these alternative annuals for landscape beds that were infested with impatiens walleriana downy mildew last year.

• Updated version of “Insect Controls for the Greenhouse Industry” available at the MSUE Bookstore

  Published on February 28, 2012
  This newly revised wall chart provides a summary of insecticides labeled to control greenhouse ornamental insect and mite pests.

• A comparison of greenhouse software programs for managing profits and scheduling

  Published on February 21, 2012
  Comparisons of three free (or very inexpensive) software packages that can help greenhouses manage profits and production scheduling.

• Questioning a virus in your greenhouse crop?

  Published on February 7, 2012
  A quick and simple test to determine if your crop has four common viruses.

• Make sure your greenhouse facility is ready for new employees

  Published on February 3, 2012
  Revisit your central notification area and training material for worker protection standards.

• Flowers On Time: A new, free greenhouse decision-support tool

  Published on January 31, 2012
  Flowers On Time is software that assists greenhouse growers in estimating the effects of changing air temperatures on flowering timing for their crops.

• New free Greenhouse Energy Conservation Guide available

  Published on January 25, 2012
  Download this free document to learn about production strategies and technologies to reduce greenhouse energy costs.

• Updated social security basics for farmers

  Published on January 20, 2012
  Legislation passed late last year extended some FICA tax provisions until the end of February.

• Using CFLs to provide long days

  Published on January 16, 2012
  Know the pros and cons of switching from incandescent to compact fluorescent lamps for long-day lighting.