tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:49:58 +0000turftechnologyPSAworkshopsauctionsWPSFDOTpublicationsAg. Econ. Dev. Councilrisk managementproductionBMPfertilizerUF/IFASenvironmentconferenceSUSTAinsectsDPIFFSPsafetyclimateCEUpest managementDOTfinancial managementsustainabilitywatertreessoilssalespropagationPositions availableUSDAirrigationpruningnursery visitsclassifiedspresentationsNRCSgrantsweathermitesresearchbiocontrolfield daycultivarsdiseasesSWFWMDdisaster informationweedspalmsQR codesrootsYouth programstrade showlaborprofitabilityshippingwebinarsClassesTBWGeconomicswater qualitywebsiteswater restrictionsretail nurseriescommercial vehiclemarketingmeetingspesticidesELAPPfreeze managementFNGLA Tampa Chapterpositions wantedFNGLA Lake ChapterAn online magazine for the environmental horticulture production community.http://hortagent.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)Blogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-5667002927703963671Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-01-30T12:49:58.573-05:00trade showsalesauctionsJust wanted to remind you of the upcoming Tampa Spring Expo. It is early this year which is great for the weather we are having.  The show will take place at the State Fair Grounds in Tampa on February 1st and 2nd. This is a good time to try and drum up some sales, catch up on all the latest happenings with your fellow industry members, and share some camaraderie with your friends. The event http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/tampa-spring-expo-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-4280707808613469779Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:22:00 +00002012-01-24T14:22:35.496-05:00grantsUSDAThis in from the USDA... Funding Available for Wetland Protection and Habitat Improvement Proposals due February 10, 2012 Gainesville, FL., January 24, 2012 — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced a funding opportunity for wetland protection, restoration and enhancement activities on eligible lands in Florida. Funding comes http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/wetlands-restorations-with-usda.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-7770339439490798673Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +00002012-01-23T11:10:47.813-05:00classifiedsPine Lake Nursery is looking to hire two sales people.  Here is the job description. Requirements: • 1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School • Florida Certified Horticulture Professional with knowledge of Florida landscape plants and horticultural practices preferred • 3 years of relevant experience • Drug Screen, Background, Credit, References and Motor Vehicle Record Checks will http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/nursery-sales-positions-available.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-7640196770427906524Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:05:00 +00002012-01-17T15:05:53.626-05:00FNGLA Lake ChapterCEUClassesThe Lake Region FNGLA Chapter is hosting a dinner meeting and a CEU in conjunction with Polk County Extension on February 9, 2012. The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM at the Polk County Extension office in Bartow Florida. If you'd like to eat dinner and join in the FNGLA meeting, $15 will be taken at the door. The CEU portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. One core http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/dinner-with-lake-region-fngla-and-core.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-1702335178441151654Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:18:00 +00002012-01-13T14:18:36.305-05:00pest managementmeetingsCEUThis year's Integrated Pest Management Update looks like it's shaped up to be a really good seminar. The event will take place on February 8, 2012 at UF/IFAS Southwest Florida  Research  and Education Center in Balm. We've got a great lineup of speakers from all over the state of Florida and from Texas A&M University.  This year's theme is "doing more with less"in terms of integrated pest http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/integrated-pest-management-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-3904248358140013725Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:11:00 +00002012-01-11T11:11:59.825-05:00treesweatherThis report from the Nursery Management (12/28/11) just astounds me with the magnitude of the numbers of tree deaths.  I've copied some of the article here.  To read the entire report click here.  http://www.nurserymanagementonline.com/drought-kills-up-to-10-percent-of-texas-trees.aspx? "As many as 500 million trees scattered across the Lone Star State have died this year as a result of the http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/incredible-texas-tree-deaths.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-4613895181997166211Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +00002012-01-11T09:28:40.960-05:00retail nurseriesmarketingmeetingsThis came in from Mary Beth Henry in Polk Co. and she asked if I would share with my growers. Four Corners Green Market Have you ever visited Pike’s Place Market in Seattle? (http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/ ) Ever considered the economic impact a robust market such as this has on the surrounding community? UF/IFAS Polk County Extension has been contacted to participate in and gather growers http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-farmers-market-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-883280762316897026Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:34:00 +00002012-01-10T10:34:00.751-05:00productionweedsHere are a few more nursery production publications you might like to take a look at.  I see ragweed parthenium in some of the nurseries that I visit.  The biotype that I saw did not completely die with the application of glyphosate.  It merely lost some leaves and then bounced back.  Here is a new factsheet about it. Identification, Impacts, and Control of Ragweed Parthenium (Parthenium http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-publications-from-ifas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-1988305675650454677Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +00002012-01-09T09:58:33.844-05:00publicationsproductionI read this from Dave Palmer's Blog.  Very interesting new publications from IFAS for the Nursery Industry. Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dave Dieffenbachia Diseases: Identification and Control in Commercial Greenhouse Operations (PP286) Dieffenbachia is among the top 10 most popular plants produced by commercial foliage growers in Florida. This 4-page fact sheet provides guidelines to http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-nurserygreenhouse-publications-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-4579963867864786876Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:02:00 +00002012-01-03T15:02:16.359-05:00risk managementweatherThree days into the new year and we are expecting a hard freeze for our area.  Both Dover and Balm Florida Automated Weather Network sites are forecasting a low of 23 degrees F with temperatures falling below freezing somewhere between 9 -11:00 pm.  Watch the weather and protect the plants!http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-starts-with-chill.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-5450404699044279019Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:00:00 +00002011-12-20T16:00:11.358-05:00classifiedsAn experienced (10+ yrs)  nurseryman/farm manager/sales manager is seeking employment opportunities.  Candidate has operations management and plant sales/account servicing knowledge.  If you are looking for someone to hire and are interested please give Shawn a ring at the extension office or send an email and he will give you the contact information.http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/12/nursery-professional-seeks-position.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-6024946171246946939Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:25:00 +00002011-12-20T13:25:07.678-05:00USDAThis in from the USDA... For Immediate Release Florida Ag Producers Should Apply Now for Financial Assistance Conservation Stewardship Program Funds Available Gainesville, FL., December 19, 2011 – Financial and technical assistance is now available to farmers and ranchers interested in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Stewardship Program. The program, also called CSP, is http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/12/usda-conservation-stewardship-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-7434081854963512436Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:43:00 +00002011-12-19T16:43:08.527-05:00freeze managementI read this in Science Daily.  Apparently you can get 2-9 F degrees of protection.  Here is a link to the full article of the selection from below from Science Daily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111214135814.htm "A report published in HortTechnology premiered the novel topical spray developed to increase resistance to both cold damage and cold mortality in plant foliage, http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/12/cold-protect-with-chemical-spray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-8018725883595648813Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:49:00 +00002011-12-13T11:49:59.870-05:00classifiedsA grower is looking for 10' CT Pindo Palms.  Please give me a ring if you have them or know someone who might.  813-629-6104.http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/12/pindos-10-ct-wanted.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-7806887243522139386Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:49:00 +00002011-12-13T10:49:31.470-05:00sustainabilitypest managementpesticidesinsectsHere is a story I came across from the USDA Agricultural Research Service.  This is a wonderful article about targeting your sprays to only pests and only when you have those pests at levels causing economic damage.  I often have growers tell me with the first signs of a problem pest they make a broad-spectrum insecticide application.  They hope to "nuke" the whole nursery or field to remove a http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/12/smart-sprays-can-reduce-your-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-6944529394194748542Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:05:00 +00002011-12-07T16:05:39.783-05:00productionpalmsClassesPalm Management in the Florida Landscape Date: February 28-29, 2012 (2 days - Tuesday and Wednesday) Time: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM each day Location: University of Florida - IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center 3205 College Avenue Davie, FL 33314 Registration Fee: $300, checks only, payable to the “University of Florida” Reservations/Payment By: February 14, 2012 (or until class http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/12/palm-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-2537400420567877698Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:28:00 +00002011-12-06T11:28:30.814-05:00USDAThis is a news release from USDA in a settlement affecting African-Americans that may have been descriminated against. Statements by Attorney General Holder and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement Agreement WASHINGTON, October 28, 2011– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. Districthttp://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/12/usda-righting-past-wrongs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-1287325070456571426Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:30:00 +00002011-11-22T15:30:08.578-05:00workshopstreesDon't miss out on the 2011 Great Southern Tree Conference. This is what the FNGLA has to say about it... "The Annual Great Southern Tree Conference (GSTC) is a cutting edge educational event centered around an outdoor demonstration area. Developed through the joint efforts of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association and the University of Florida, this conference is devoted entirely http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/11/great-southern-tree-conference-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-4610491444462258484Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:17:00 +00002011-11-22T15:17:03.680-05:00workshopscultivarsThis in from the Environmental Horticulture Department at UF. Calling all industry professionals: join us for our annual poinsettia open house! The 2011 Poinsettia Field Day will be held Tuesday, December 6, 9am–3pm, in the UF Environmental Horticulture Greenhouse Complex in Gainesville. On the industry day, a tour will be given. Last year, over 100 different varieties were on display from Dummenhttp://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/11/poinsettia-field-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-8727967032873807426Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:15:00 +00002011-11-15T12:15:04.347-05:00marketingMarketing plants in this economy may seem overwhelming and the name of the game seems to be "Strive To Survive."  A simple marketing concept you can do for free is to constantly keep potential customers aware of the multitude of benefits derived from the products we grow. Every time a scientist mentions the fact that a particular fruit or vegetable has a health benefit, there is an increase in http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/11/ornamental-plant-benefits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-4471044080135293742Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:29:00 +00002011-11-15T11:29:25.293-05:00insectsThis was originally posted from Dave Palmer in Manatee County. This email was forwarded from Dr. Lance Osborne. REPORTS ARE COMING IN ABOUT WHITEFLY MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS!Based on early reports, 2011 may be another challenging year for whitefly management,with whitefly detections reported in several parts of the country.Growers are reminded that in 2005, SAF helped USDA to convene the Ad Hoc http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/11/whitefly-trouble.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-7525741115495438277Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:51:00 +00002011-11-08T15:51:48.274-05:00climateweatherThe National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) climate scientists are predicting that the La Nina that we had last year will continue to be a multi-year phenomena and may increase in strength this fall.  The current La Nina is not as strong as it was last September but one half the models predict it will strengthen this fall and winter.  This will place our overall winter weather as drierhttp://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/11/la-nina-at-play-this-fall-and-winter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-742594242596085985Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:52:00 +00002011-11-07T10:43:18.239-05:00FNGLA Lake ChaptermeetingsThe FNGLA Lake Region Chapter will be having their next meeting at Sunshine Growers greenhouses in Polk Co. just east of County Line Rd off of Drane Field Rd on Thurs. Nov. 10th, 2011 at 5:00 pm.  We will be looking at their lineup of poinsettia plants they have in production.  There will also be a BBQ dinner at $15.00 per person.  For more information please click on this link and scroll down tohttp://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/11/fngla-lake-region-chapter-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-8781677088739997883Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:34:00 +00002011-11-01T10:35:23.151-04:00productionBMPwater qualityirrigationwebinarswaterWater, water, everywhere!  This is an awesome educational opportunity for growers.  The Water Education Alliance for Horticulture is working with University of Florida Cooperative Extension, OFA, FNGLA, the German grower association Zentralverband Gartenbau and several experts at universities and companies on webinar topics to help growers conserve, recirculate, and treat irrigation water.This ishttp://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/11/nursery-production-water-webinar-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932828107733712058.post-3226622634035105199Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:28:00 +00002011-10-31T14:28:46.642-04:00classifiedsA grower in Plant City has 175 queen palms in 25 gal containers at about 15' tall and needs to get rid of them.  They will be sold for $30.00 each.  Call Sue at 813-416-1573 if interested.http://hortagent.blogspot.com/2011/10/queen-palms-blowout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ornamental Hort. Agent)0