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Growers and investors know that scaling lettuce production profitably leaves little room for error. With a nonstop crop cycle, every decision matters. Downtime and crop loss in the greenhouse are the ultimate threats, pushing growers to invest heavily in automation, sanitation and climate control to minimize risk. Yet one key input often gets overlooked —…
Research at Clark University’s Experimental Plant Investigation Center is exploring new ways to enhance soil health and, in turn, improve food security.
When it comes to seed germination, several environmental factors come into play, with light, water, oxygen, and temperature being the most crucial. While light can have varying effects stimulating, inhibiting, or remaining neutral certain plants specifically rely on it for successful germination. Some notable species requiring light include ageratum, begonia, browallia, coleus, geranium, impatiens, lettuce,…
In response to a greater push for sustainability in controlled environment agriculture, growers continue to explore new ways for reducing plastic waste. For crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, traditional decisions on which cropping accessories to use can often create disposal challenges. Yet new research in zero-waste options offers promising alternatives.
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An increasing number of hydroponic growers are seeking solutions that can enhance plant growth and support sustainable practices. Meteor Systems’ HDPE Rafts offer a way to meet these needs, providing a reliable and eco-conscious alternative for hydroponic cultivation.
From FloralDaily.com “In the world of horticulture, every investment must deliver exceptional value. We know that one of the most critical inputs to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) environment is lighting. By now, it’s well understood by most in the industry that LED lighting is the lighting technology of today and the future. The reasons are…
Stan Kaplita, co-founder and president of Zeste Farms, said potential CEA growers should not become preoccupied with the technology of any type of production system. Photos courtesy of Zeste Farms As originally seen in Urban Ag News Zeste Farms has developed its indoor vertical farm production system to be easy to operate and simple to repair.
Published by mmjdaily.com There’s quite a difference between doing research for the sake of it and having it fit a business case. This is the crucial lesson Ian Justus learned while working with Driscoll’s, a lesson he has applied as SVP of Cultivation Operations at Connected Cannabis. “At Driscoll’s, I started as a strawberry plant…
Opel Growers installed LED grow lights in its germination chamber and tissue culture acclimation room to increase the number of useable, uniform plants that could be transplanted.
Using a USDA-REAP grant, TrueHarvest Farms is installing a solar photovoltaic system that will enable the leafy greens grower to reduce its energy costs by as much as $80,000 a year.
In a move that continues their influence in sustainability and energy efficiency, Southern California Edison (SCE) announced a new rebate program aimed at encouraging agricultural businesses to transition to LED lighting.
Exciting news for growers! Hort Americas’ L2000 2 bar light fixture not only supports and improves your harvest but also qualifies for the Alliant Energy (Wisconsin) electric utility’s Focus on Energy rebate program. Our clients response was “Awesome” and led them on their way to secure the maximum $120 prescriptive program rebate per fixture. This…
The horticulture industry, particularly in indoor agriculture and controlled environment agriculture (CEA), continues to experience rapid growth. With an increasing global population and the demand for secure and reliable food sources, projections show that the North American CEA industry will reach $8 billion annually by 2026.
An increasing number of controlled environment cannabis growers are transitioning to LED grow lights, which provide increased energy efficiency and efficacy, reduced heat emission, a longer lifespan and spectrum customization, compared to conventional lights, including fluorescent and high-pressure sodium. Photo courtesy of Wheatfield Gardens
The new Arize Element® L2000 from Acuity Brands is among many horticulture items that Hort Americas will have available at Cultivate’24 on July 13-16. Among the most efficient grow lights in its class, the L2000 offers up to 3600 µmol/s and can reduce fixture count by up to 40% when installed as an HPS replacement.
Electric utility rebates and incentive programs don’t stop at the border. Many of Canada’s 151 electric utilities operating across 10 provinces and 3 territories offer varying degrees of award dollars, supporting greenhouse growers and vertical farmers advancing energy-efficiency construction projects.
DALLAS—June 4, 2024—In a move to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of horticultural practices, Hort Americas announced today an exclusive partnership with Meteor Systems to distribute their HDPE floating rafts in North America.
In Michigan, growers can access various incentive awards from electric utilities when they undertake energy-efficient construction projects (new construction or renovation) at their farms or greenhouses. These incentive programs encourage the adoption of energy-efficient practices and technologies. This can lead to significant energy savings and reduced environmental impact.
Ferme Gadbois, established in the 1850s in Saint-Barnabé-Sud, Quebec, carries a long-standing tradition of agriculture, nurtured through six generations. The farm is an integral part of the community.
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