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06/04/2026

Vascular streak dieback (VSD) is an emerging threat to redbud production.

HRI-funded research led by Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel at Tennessee State University is testing disease management tools under real nursery conditions.

The goal: identify practical strategies growers can use to protect redbud crops.

05/28/2026

Plant sales are increasingly happening online, but digital marketing success isn’t guaranteed.

HRI-funded research led by Dr. Juan Mundel at Michigan State University is studying how AI-driven personalized advertising affects consumer trust, engagement, and plant purchasing decisions.

The goal: help growers, garden centers, and retailers use AI more effectively while strengthening customer connections.

05/26/2026

We’re pleased to share that Luke Duncan of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona has been awarded the Usrey Family Scholarship.

In addition to his graduate work in landscape architecture, Luke is deeply engaged in research and native plant production. His work centers on connecting communities with resilient landscapes and regionally appropriate plants.

Luke, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Nathan Sims of the University of Rhode Island, recipient of the Spring Meadow – Proven Winners Scholarship.

A landscape architecture student inspired by time spent along the James River and working in plant nurseries, Nathan is focused on designing sustainable landscapes that perform beautifully and resiliently. His hands-on experience with trees and shrubs continues to shape his growing expertise.

Well done, Nathan!

05/21/2026

Every production decision has a financial impact, but it is not always easy to see it clearly ahead of time.

In this webinar, Dr. Ariana Torres from Purdue University introduces the HortCalculator, a tool that helps growers evaluate profitability, breakeven points, and return on investment using their own data.

If you are weighing new practices or investments, this session offers a more structured way to think through those decisions.

Registration today Empowering Specialty Crop Growers with Data-Driven Decision Tools: The HortCalculator: https://tinyurl.com/yc62z5jf

05/18/2026

We’re proud to recognize James Hines IV of Tennessee Tech University, recipient of the John B. & Elizabeth Wight Memorial Scholarship.

A fourth-generation nurseryman in the making, James has spent nearly every summer working in his family’s nursery and recently completed internships at the Otis L. Floyd Research Center. His roots in horticulture run deep and so does his commitment to carrying that legacy forward.

Congratulations, James. The future of family nurseries is in good hands.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Landon Erbrick of Auburn University, recipient of the Dennis & Harriet Walters Memorial Scholarship.

Landon recently completed his bachelor’s degree and is finishing his master’s in horticulture. From early days working alongside his grandfather to leading Auburn’s Landscape and Nursery Association, Landon has consistently sought opportunities to connect peers with industry. His graduate research spans autonomous mowers, ROI and safety, and plastic use in horticulture.

Landon, your leadership and research contributions are impressive. Well done!

05/12/2026

Inventory counts are one of the most time-consuming tasks in nursery production.

HRI-funded research led by Dr. Patricia Knight at Mississippi State University is developing an AI-powered drone system that can identify, count, and classify southern magnolia trees using aerial imagery and machine learning.

The goal: give nurseries accurate, real-time inventory data to improve planning and labor efficiency.

05/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Joseph Romano of the University of Delaware, recipient of the Spring Meadow – Proven Winners Scholarship.

Joseph has been passionate about plants since childhood and is pursuing a degree in Plant Sciences with a minor in Biological Sciences. His experiences with Burpee Seed Company and undergraduate research in molecular breeding and genomics have fueled his plans for graduate study or a career in the plant sciences industry.

Joseph, we’re excited to see where your lifelong passion takes you.

05/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Freddy Mendez-Urbano of The Ohio State University has been awarded the Mugget Scholarship.

Freddy is pursuing his M.S. in Horticulture and Crop Science, focusing on cold tolerance in Begonia and identifying genes that can strengthen future cultivars. Originally earning his bachelor’s degree in Biology in Colombia, he brings both international perspective and research experience, including contributing to the discovery of a new species.

Congratulations, Freddy. Your work will make a meaningful difference.

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