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To LED or Not to LED

by Ashley Alexander | Nov 15, 2019 | Latest News

By Erik Runkle Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have captured the interest of a lot of greenhouse growers as well as academics. One of the best ways to exploit this lighting technology is to grow young plants indoors. Here, we have full control of the growing environment....

Indoor Lighting for the Production of Floriculture Transplants

by Ashley Alexander | Apr 4, 2019 | Latest News

Erik Runkle, Michigan State University An exciting new way to produce floriculture crop seedlings and rooted cuttings (transplants) is indoors, where the environment can be controlled to produce uniform plants on demand. This growing technique enables control of the...

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Partnering to Cultivate Sustainability Across the Global Floral Industry
The American Floral Endowment Becomes Newest Member of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has become the newest Associate Member of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). …Read More »
A Spotlight on Thrips and Botrytis Management at Cultivate 2023
An incredible 188 people attended AFE’s educational session “Effective Management of Thrips and Botrytis” at Cultivate ’23 this July. It was one of the highest attended sessions in the history …Read More »
Longer-Lasting Cut Flowers: The Subzero Solution
Discover how cutting-edge research can help flower growers store flowers for longer durations, ensuring blooms remain fresh and vibrant for extended periods. Hear the direct findings from AFE-funded research along …Read More »
Helping the Next Generation Succeed at ASHS
Warm weather, beautiful summer blooms, and a vibrant student presence were the backdrop for this year’s American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida from July 31-August …Read More »
Benefits of Succession Planning For Your Business and How to Start
Are you like hundreds of other business owners who continually procrastinate when faced with developing a viable succession plan for your business? If so, check out the newest addition to …Read More »

To LED or Not to LED

Indoor Lighting for the Production of Floriculture Transplants

AFE Career Center

Latest News

Partnering to Cultivate Sustainability Across the Global Floral Industry

A Spotlight on Thrips and Botrytis Management at Cultivate 2023

Longer-Lasting Cut Flowers: The Subzero Solution

Helping the Next Generation Succeed at ASHS

Benefits of Succession Planning For Your Business and How to Start

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Partnering to Cultivate Sustainability Across the Global Floral Industry

AFE’s Research Director, Dr. Terril Nell, Inducted into the Floriculture Hall of Fame

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Two Industry Leaders Recognized with AFE’s New Ambassador Award

22 Students Recognized with Scholarships