Controlled Environment Agriculture
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Scaling up greenhouse structures
Smaller greenhouses have many economical structural and technological advancement options now. Sometimes adding minor improvements can make a major impact on the overall structure of your greenhouse. “Many growers think expansion means a totally new... more »
Tech that works for small growers
There are stories in the news and on social media daily about the advancements and improvements being made by artificial intelligence (AI). While incorporating AI into controlled environment growing seems like a pipe dream for... more »
ACT Grower Summit focuses on greenhouse innovation
The ACT Group will host its third ACT Quebec Grower Summit on Sept. 23 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, bringing local growers together to discuss technology and research shaping greenhouse operations. The group, which includes Grodan, Philips... more »
CEA Summit East returns to Virginia in 2025
The CEA Summit East will return to the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia, on Sept. 9-10, 2025. Co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center, the event brings together professionals... more »
Farwest Show adds climate summit and networking events
The 2025 Farwest Show will feature a first-ever Climate Summit alongside new networking opportunities for nursery and greenhouse professionals. The event takes place Aug. 20 to 22 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The... more »
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