Category: 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.
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.
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.
CEA Summit East will host Virginia Governor for opening keynote
Governor Youngkin’s keynote will kick off the summit on the morning of Oct. 1, setting the stage for two days of dynamic discussions, research showcases, tabletop exhibits and collaboration within the indoor agriculture industry.
Greenhouse climate strategies webinar available Sept. 17
The American Floral Endowment’s Grow Pro Webinar Series will focus on strategies and innovative techniques to optimize the greenhouse environment for improved crop growth and yield. 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.
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.
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 the event in Las Vegas, March 11-12, 2025.
Editor’s letter: Are you controlling?
Trying to encompass all that is going on in CEA and lighting for greenhouse growers in one issue is definitely impossible. Although, you will find new and valuable information to share with the team here.
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 crops they’re growing.
SGAFT: Small greenhouse surface area distribution
How does one operate profitably knowing that a small greenhouse range or farm is more expensive to run?
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.
CEA Alliance and Indoor Ag-Con partner for 2025 event
The CEA Alliance’s annual meeting will coincide with Indoor Ag-Con 2025, which will be held from March 11-12, 2025 in Las Vegas.
10th annual Strawberry Center Field Day showcases innovations for sustainable farming
The California Strawberry Commission celebrated the 10th anniversary of its collaboration with Cal Poly at the Strawberry Center Field Day.
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.
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.
Supplemental lighting strategies that let plants control the conditions
It’s essential to strike a balance between the energy input for lighting and the resulting increase in productivity and profits.