Controlled Environment Agriculture

Modine updates heater series for efficiency

Modine has revamped its Hot Dawg unit heaters, enhancing efficiency, performance and design to better meet the needs of residential and commercial users. The company announced improvements to its gas-fired, electric and hydronic heating systems,... more »

Indoor Ag-Con to showcase CEA advancements in 2025

The 12th annual Indoor Ag-Con will take place March 11-12, 2025, at the Westgate Las Vegas. This year’s event will feature expanded programming and exhibits for professionals in vertical farming and greenhouse production. The event... more »

USDA grants for energy efficiency in your greenhouse

For most controlled environment growers of ornamental and food crops, energy is one of their biggest costs, next to labor. USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has been set up to assist agricultural producers... more »

Vivid Canopy celebrates first year advancing diversity

Vivid Canopy, a networking group focused on diversity and inclusion in CEA, marks its first anniversary. Launched at Cultivate 2023, the group has organized key events to connect professionals and promote opportunities for underrepresented communities... more »

Nebula Group acquires Delta 9 Grow Pod business

Nebula Group has acquired the Delta 9 Grow Pod business from Delta 9 Biotech, forming a new company, Nebula Grow. The acquisition aims to enhance the company's presence in the CEA sector, providing advanced cultivation... more »

Indoor Ag-Con will co-host ISGA Convention in March 2025

Indoor Ag-Con will co-host the International Sprout Growers Association’s (ISGA) 33rd Annual Convention on March 11-12, 2025, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The announcement marks a significant addition to the event, already set... more »

New substrates support hydroponic growers’ precision needs

Oasis Grower Solutions has introduced two new precision substrates designed for controlled-environment hydroponic growers. The OASIS AeroMax PlugTray and OASIS AeroSelect PlugTray are engineered to optimize growing conditions and meet the specific demands of hydroponic... more »

New awards at Indoor Ag-Con honor excellence in CEA

Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower magazine have launched the inaugural Cultivating Excellence Awards (CEAs), recognizing innovation and leadership in CEA. The awards spotlight three categories: Operational Excellence, Good Stewardship and Product Innovation. The CEAs will... more »

Signify and UBC trial advances year-round pepper yield

Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are entering the fourth year of an LED lighting trial aimed at increasing year-round pepper production. By employing GreenPower LED toplighting force 2.0 (TLF 2.0) with color... more »

Vertiberry, Sollum join for new greenhouse project

Vertiberry has chosen Sollum Technologies' LED lighting system for its new sustainable indoor/TCEA strawberry demonstration facility, set to open by the end of 2024. The greenhouse will focus on both strawberry propagation and production, using... more »