Speak Up: Two Important Industry Surveys Need Your Input
Published on August 19, 2025
Your voice matters. Right now, two surveys are open that will shape decisions directly affecting Texas nurseries, greenhouses, and landscapers. We encourage all members to take a few minutes to participate so our industry’s needs are represented.
1) IR-4 Priority Setting Survey (Due Aug 29)
The IR-4 Environmental Horticulture Program is setting its national research priorities for the next two years, and grower input will determine which pest, disease, and weed issues get funded.Right now, 75% of survey responses are from cut flower growers. If nursery and greenhouse producers don’t participate, our day-to-day challenges may not be reflected in IR-4’s plan.
What we’re asking:
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Complete the grower survey by Aug 29:
👉 Take the IR-4 Grower Survey - Share with your teams and peers so nursery/greenhouse needs are fully represented.
- Consider attending the IR-4 Priority Setting Workshop (Kansas City) to help finalize the research roadmap.
👉 Workshop details: HERE
- Direct influence on which pest, disease, and weed problems receive research attention.
- IR-4 has a new team and is rebuilding connections with industry—now is the time to weigh in.
- Better data now = better tools and solutions for growers over the next two years.
Questions? Contact
Jennifer Gray
Horticultural Research Institute
[email protected]
614-884-1155 Direct | 614-487-1117 Main