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PESTTALKS E-NEWS IS OUT! A New Pest, New Posters and New Courses - Read & Subscribe at https://lnkd.in/dMdpCs42 - topics include What the ... ? | A New Pest in NY | New Insecticide Posters | New Training Courses #greenhouse #nursery #pestmanagement #GrowerTalks #PestTalks #newsletter #horticulture

According to a Spring 2025 Inside Grower article written by editor Chris Beytes, there are more than 300,000 drones flying over row crops, field crops and orchards around the world, monitoring stress, scouting for pests and spraying pesticides. But as he writes … that’s outdoors, where there are many acres of crops to cover and plenty of space in which to fly. What about indoor agriculture? Can you fly a drone in a greenhouse? Should you fly a drone in a greenhouse? Or are there better alternatives? Read Drones? Or Data? to find out some of the answers to these questions. https://lnkd.in/g6JxzbWE

A regular contributor to GrowerTalks and Green Profit, Lowell Halvorson is a man of many talents and one of those is photography. He wrote an article titled Oh, Snap! for the current issue of GrowerTalks that offers some excellent tips for taking and managing plant photos—something we probably all do but without much forethought or a plan. As Lowell writes, “Not all photos are good photos, but which ones do you keep, which ones do you offer and which ones can you throw out? Here are some answers to control the chaos.” Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/g4t39Tzp and start optimizing the opportunity to shoot blooms this spring.

Increase revenue by thinking outside the box! Long-time garden center owner turned consultant Gail Vanik wrote an awesome article in this month’s Green Profit magazine. In Non-traditional Revenue Streams, Gail shared at least six potential new revenue streams including partnerships, repurposing space, community events, soil, winter veggies and more. You have to read the full story, because these ideas are legit! https://lnkd.in/g_h2rxvu

PodcastNEW Video + Podcast: IPM & IRM with Corteva’s Broch Martindale Just in time for warmer, spring temps and the insect pests that seem to come along, editor Bill Calkins caught up with Broch Martindale, the national nursery and strategic account manager at Corteva Agriscience, to record a video and podcast. The discussion centers on pest management in greenhouses and nurseries but because Broch is a phenomenal educator and “coach” there are plenty of best management practices and training strategies mixed in. They kick it off with a conversation about XXpire, an insecticide with two active ingredients that provides control for 39 pests—while minimizing phytotoxicity risk and risk to beneficials and pollinators. Then the topic shifts to IPM and the steps greenhouse teams can take to create a holistic plan that leads to results. Broch then dives into the importance of resistance management, a topic that is becoming more critical each year and one that he has plenty of expertise in and experience to share. Video: https://lnkd.in/gt_jGP33 Podcast (Spotify): https://lnkd.in/gP8ye56T... Podcast (Apple Podcasts): https://lnkd.in/gh2B6_HY

California Spring Trials, our industry's "fashion week", begins in just more than a week! #CAST2025 We know it’s a crazy time of year for many in the industry and the travel is impossible, so we produce content that’s available “on demand” whenever you have time to get caught up. The Acres of Buzz daily newsletter is the best way to follow our journey, and you should be able to read our banter and variety highlights during your morning cup of coffee. Here are three ways to follow us up the California coast from March 24 to 30, reporting on hundreds and hundreds of new varieties from about 30 breeders and product development companies. ACRES OF BUZZ DAILY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP: https://lnkd.in/dGvmKjf9... 2025 CAST YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: https://lnkd.in/etThfd3... GROWERTALKS/GREENPROFIT INSTAGRAM—@growertalksgreenprofit : https://lnkd.in/gYtefT2i

ACRES ONLINE IS OUT! The CEA Winners; Gen-Z and Peonies; Another Plant Sale - read & subscribe at https://lnkd.in/gnimgJZs - the MANY topics include The Cultivating Excellence Awards | Live Streams: New Perennials; Peat/wood fiber mixes | Gen-Z growing peonies | I visit another plant sale | Sales so far this spring | Seed Your Future & GMG | Gemini registered for Cali #greenhouse #horticulture #growertalks #CEA #gardencenter #ballpublishing

Mark your calendar to save the date for an upcoming live stream titled ADJUSTING GROWING PRACTICES WHEN TRANSITIONING TO PEAT/WOOD FIBER MIXES. It’s scheduled for 1:00PM EST/Noon Central on March 19. Here’s the LINK TO REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gkXCmfge This free #GrowerTalks live stream will offer valuable insights about how to transition from a traditional peat-based potting mix to one that combines peat with the new wood fiber blends. Join two of Berger’s #horticultural experts as they share best practices for #crop culture with #peat / wood fiber mixes, including: ? Initial #hydration ? #Irrigation strategies ? Managing dry-down cycles ? Practical solutions to optimize your growing practices for #healthy #plant development The experts joining host Chris Beytes are Fran?ois-Simon Robert and Kevin Cooper. Fran?ois-Simon, a Laval University #agronomy graduate, is an R&D project manager at Berger, specializing in wood fiber optimization, soft fruit substrates and precision agriculture, with expertise in soil sciences and horticultural production. Kevin is a grower advisor at Berger who brings more than 30 years of industry experience, including head grower, #greenhouse owner and technical advisor. With a B.S. in Horticulture from Mississippi State University, Kevin’s extensive knowledge of growing media and horticultural crops gives him a unique set of skills to help today’s greenhouse managers.

Your Spring Energy Roadmap! Check out an article on optimizing energy efficiency by Carla Dempsey in the current issue of GrowerTalks magazine: https://lnkd.in/ggDU3W4W EXCERPT: Growers and wholesalers rely on energy for operations such as heating, cooling, lighting and irrigation. Those who place a greater emphasis on sustainable energy conservation practices within those areas can see a reduction in their environmental impact, which, in turn, helps businesses more easily navigate evolving compliance regulations, ensure safer work environments for employees and establish positive reputations among clean environment communities. One of the biggest potentials is operational cost savings as it relates to energy usage, which has historically been a leading expense for growers.

EXCLUSIVE ARTICLE: STEPS FOR HOW TO HANDLE ICE VISITS AT YOUR HORTICULTURE BUSINESS. https://lnkd.in/gTxtXQZv A reader suggested we publish this info so editor Jennifer Zurko jumped on the topic, with the help of very knowledgeable sources. The following guidelines have been compiled from local #Chicagoland businesses who have a large Latino staff, but please keep in mind that these are just guidelines, not legal advice—always consult your attorney for specific guidelines. #ICE #greenhouse #horticulture #gardencenter #CEA #GrowerTalks #GreenProfit #InsideGrower