Controlled Environment Agriculture
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 »
Technically Speaking: Extended photosynthetically active radiation (ePAR) can increase plant growth
In controlled environments, light is often the limiting factor for photosynthesis and thus crop growth. When quantifying light, usually the first thing we consider is its intensity. In particular, we are interested in the number... more »
CEA Alliance and Indoor Ag-Con partner for 2025 event
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA Alliance) and Indoor Ag-Con announced a partnership for 2025, with the CEA Alliance’s annual meeting set to coincide with Indoor Ag-Con in from March 11-12, 2025 in Las Vegas.... more »
10th annual Strawberry Center Field Day showcases innovations for sustainable farming
The California Strawberry Commission (CSC) celebrated the 10th anniversary of its collaboration with Cal Poly at the Strawberry Center Field Day on Aug. 8 in San Luis Obispo. The event highlighted advancements in sustainable farming... more »
US vertical farming market expected to reach $7.8 billion by 2033
The U.S. vertical farming market is projected to grow significantly, reaching $7.8 billion by 2033, according to a report by Custom Market Insights. The market, valued at $3.4 billion in 2023, is anticipated to expand... more »
Sign up for CEAHerb annual meeting held in September
Everyone is welcome to join the CEAHerb annual stakeholder meeting to discuss and share results from the project. In 2022, the Controlled Environment Agriculture Herb Extension & Research Base (CEAHerb) project received a 4-year grant... more »
Supplemental lighting strategies that let plants control the conditions
Light is a crucial factor affecting plant growth, especially during the winter or on cloudy days. To ensure optimal crop yield and quality, growers often utilize supplemental lighting strategies such as HPS or LED lights,... more »
Editor’s Letter: Summertime decisions
It’s officially summer, new releases are out and it’s time to plan for next year. Breeders showcased some big genetic improvements in annuals, perennials and foliage options at the 2024 California Spring Trials. Heat and... more »
Managing vapor pressures in controlled environment agriculture
Plant growth reacts positively or negatively to the vapor pressure deficit (VPD) — the difference between the leaf vapor pressure (LVP) and the surrounding cultivation room vapor pressure (RVP). It begins with the release of... more »
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