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Simplifying Respiratory Safety at Nurseries & Greenhouses

Respiratory safety can feel confusing when your work involves a mix of regulations. In this session, we’ll use realistic examples to show how the new respiratory safety guide from the MSU Dept. of Occupational Medicine and MSU Extension makes it easier to choose the right protective gear.

You’ll leave with tools you can use right away to keep your workers safe and your firm compliant.

 

Research Update on Field Horsetail Control and Recommendations for Improving Your Herbicide Program in Ornamental Production

Field Horsetail, also known as Equisetum, is a tough weed species in field ornamental production. It an herbaceous perennial weed which is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and it is a spore-bearing plant. At MSU, IR4 herbicide efficacy trial has been performed where several herbicides have been tested for Field Horsetail control. In this presentation, audience will get an overview of the IR4 Equisetum herbicide efficacy trial results.

Controlling the Lower Group of Weeds for Successful Ornamental Crop Production

Weeds belonging to the lower group of plants include liverwort, algae, moss, nostoc etc. These groups represent some of the oldest organisms on earth and play an important part in the ecosystems. However, in greenhouse and nursery ornamental production systems often, these weeds can cause severe loss due to high competition for limited resources and reduction in the aesthetic values of the crops.

Boost your Roots with Foliar IBA Rooting Hormone Applications

Rooting hormones can be used to promote rooting of greenhouse herbaceous and woody ornamental cuttings. This session is designed to share the ins and outs to boost your roots during cutting propagation with foliar IBA rooting hormones. The speakers will also cover the crops that benefit from rooting hormones and those where its use is essential for rooting success

When Cuttings and Seeds Fall Short: How Tissue Culture Unlocks Propagation Potential

What do you do when seeds are scarce, cuttings won’t root, or disease risk makes propagation impossible? Plant tissue culture offers a solution. This session breaks down the science behind tissue culture in clear, grower-focused terms — showing how it’s being used to multiply clean, healthy plants that can’t be produced through conventional methods.

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