Controlled Environment Agriculture
Technically Speaking: Light terminology from a plant perspective
The science and engineering of plant lighting continues to advance, as does the terminology to describe light. Light has several dimensions including duration (photoperiod), intensity (quantity), and color (quality or spectrum). These properties arise from... more »
Grower Success Stories: Historical horticulture
Joop Overgaag started Westerlay Orchids 47 years ago, and it has grown into an 800,000-square-foot greenhouse enterprise. Today, Joop’s son Toine is president of the company and has transformed the family business into an orchid... more »
Indoor Ag-Con spotlights 2025 indoor farming trends
Indoor Ag-Con, set for March 11-12 at Westgate Las Vegas, will highlight key innovations shaping the future of indoor agriculture. The event will feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing advancements in greenhouse technology, climate control,... more »
CEA leaders to discuss industry challenges at Indoor Ag-Con
Indoor Ag-Con will feature a keynote panel on the state of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry March 11 at 8 a.m. at the Westgate Las Vegas. Moderated by CEA Alliance executive director Tom Stenzel,... more »
Regulating crops in a controlled space
Roberto Lopez from Michigan State University recently joined me for a deep dive into harnessing the full potential of PGRs in CEA production. In GPN’s 2024 webinar, Lopez provided research-backed, practical techniques for enhancing rooting,... more »
Indoor Ag-Con 2025 to feature expanded tracks
Indoor Ag-Con announced its 2025 conference agenda, highlighting five educational tracks tailored for growers, industry leaders and innovators. The event will take place March 11-12 at the Westgate Las Vegas, with pre-show food safety workshops... more »
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 »
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