Controlled Environment Agriculture
Profile Growing Solutions has new global head of hydroponics
Ferdi van Elswijk joins Profile Growing Solutions (PGS) as its global head of hydroponics. Van Elswijk is a critical hire, working closely with Michael Robeson, senior vice president of Profile’s Innovation team, to expand the PGS... more »
Sollum Technologies strengthens board with Jacqueline Heard appointment
Sollum Technologies has appointed Jacqueline Heard, CEO of Enko Chem, to its board of directors, marking a significant step in the company’s growth and presence in the U.S. market. Heard, a leader in the agri-food... more »
BrightFarms expands indoor farming with new greenhouse in Yorkville, Illinois
BrightFarms has launched a 32-acre greenhouse in Yorkville, Illinois, that is located in the Chicago metro area. This is the first of three regional hubs BrightFarms plans to open in 2024. These expansions are expected... more »
CEA Summit East will host Virginia Governor for opening keynote
Indoor Ag-Con and the Virginia Tech-Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center have announced that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will deliver the opening keynote address at the Controlled Environment... more »
Greenhouse climate strategies webinar available Sept. 17
The American Floral Endowment's Grow Pro Webinar Series is releasing another session focused on strategies and innovative techniques to optimize the greenhouse environment for improved crop growth and yield. Bruce Bugbee from Utah State University... more »
Priva and TriEst Ag partner to advance CEA, field practices
Priva partners with TriEst Ag Group to bring advanced irrigation and climate management solutions to traditional field farming practices. Priva, a solutions provider for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), announced its collaboration with TriEst Ag Group,... more »
Indoor Ag-Con and CEA Alliance partner for 2025 meeting
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA Alliance) and the Indoor Ag-Con management group announced that the Alliance will hold its 2025 annual meeting in conjunction with Indoor Ag-Con and contribute to the educational program at... more »
Editor’s letter: Are you controlling?
Greenhouse growers control the growing environment daily through irrigation, lighting, humidity and other manipulations that keep operations and plants in top shape. Scientists and researchers discover new pathways, improve genetic traits and continue to develop... more »
Now is the time for LED lighting
As more controlled environment growers install LED grow lights, those who haven’t may question whether they are missing out on the benefits of adding these lights to their operations. It depends a lot on the... more »
SGAFT: Small greenhouse surface area distribution
The primary focus of the Small Greenhouse and Farm Technology (SGAFT) project is to view technology adoption through the needs and means of small growers. My commercial growing years were spent operating a small-to-medium size... more »
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