Each project in the 2026 HRI research portfolio addresses different challenges currently facing the horticulture industry.

Horticultural production is a multifaceted field central to meeting global food and nutrition demands while safeguarding environmental integrity. The sector encompasses the cultivation of fruits, ...

This summer Ian Kelly (Senior/Horticulture Production and Marketing) is a Young Plant Culture Research Intern at Ball Horticulture Company in West Chicago, IL. The most rewarding part of this ...

Nathan Shoaf, received his M.S. in Ecological Sciences and Engineering from Purdue University with a focus on horticulture and soil microbiology. He has over 20 years of experience working with ...

A non-toxic, environmentally friendly method of controlling weeds and pests in horticultural crops that has already proved successful in the United States and Europe will now be tested in Australia ...

Home gardeners in southwest Arkansas found out how duct tape’s famous versatility extends even to their backyard at the Horticulture Field Day at the Southwest Research and Extension Center. The ...

were the overall favorite stop on our four-day garden tour of Chicago, in spite of it being one of the hottest days of the year. This fourth-generation family company was started by George Ball, who ...

Horticulture is fast becoming agriculture’s fourth engine and may soon rival other major industries in export receipts. The demand for spices, fruits and vegetables is expected to keep supporting ...

Celia Corado, originally from Honduras, earned her B.Sc. in Agronomy at the National University of Agriculture (UNAG). She joined the Meyers’ Weed Science Lab at Purdue University in 2023 as a ...

Traditional farming is giving way to modern alternatives, improving the crops and livelihoods of Afghan farmers in Panjshir Province. Farmers learn more efficient planting techniques to increase their ...