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Indoor Ag-Con sets 2026 finance keynote

Indoor Ag-Con has announced its Day Two keynote for the 2026 conference, scheduled for Feb. 11–12 in Las Vegas. The session, “The State of CEA Finance: Capital Flows, Discipline, and Lessons Learned,” will be held... more »

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Proper use and maintenance of a light sensor

Light management is critical for crops grown inside greenhouses and controlled indoor environments. Many grower decisions, such as watering, are directly influenced by light, as are inputs to greenhouse environmental control systems to manage the... more »

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Source.ag secures $17.5M to scale AI for growers

Source.ag, an Amsterdam-based developer of artificial intelligence tools for controlled environment agriculture, has raised $17.5 million in a Series B funding round. The investment,... more »

Indoor Ag-Con announces 2026 conference program

Indoor Ag-Con has released the conference program for its 2026 event, which will be held Feb. 11-12 at the Westgate Las Vegas. The annual trade show and conference brings together greenhouse, controlled environment agriculture and... more »

Indoor Ag-Con partners for aquaponics pre-conference workshop

Indoor Ag-Con is partnering with the Aquaponics Association to host a full-day pre-conference workshop on aquaponics on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Titled “Rooted in Water, Fueled by... more »

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Indoor Ag-Con and ISGA reunite for 2026 event

Indoor Ag-Con will once again partner with the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) to co-locate its annual convention with the 2026 Indoor Ag-Con event, scheduled for Feb. 11 to 12 at the Westgate Las Vegas... more »

Forty Under 40 Perspectives: Climbing peaks and growing dreams in horticulture

When I was 7 years old, my dad said, “Let’s go for a hike.” I didn’t think much of it at the time, but our continued family outings sparked a lifelong passion. Mountain top after... more »

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Growers rethink substrate strategies

Ornamental growers are continually looking for ways to lower costs. One input cost that growers regularly look to reduce is for growing substrates.  “Price, in most cases, is the primary reason growers look for alternative... more »

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Greenhouse climate solutions for a changing industry

Today’s greenhouse growers are facing rising energy costs, unpredictable weather and persistent labor challenges. To stay efficient and productive, many are turning to advanced heating, cooling and ventilation systems.  After all, these innovative climate- control... more »

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Grower Success Stories: Grassroots innovation at Hoffman Nursery

Hoffman Nursery specializes in ornamental and native grasses, sedges and perennial liners for the wholesale trade. Committed to promoting better living through plants, they grow and ship more than 150 species and cultivars to customers... more »