Controlled Environment Agriculture
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 »
New soil moisture meter geared for greenhouse, potted plants
Innoquest Inc. has introduced the SpotOn Pocket Soil Moisture Meter, a handheld device designed for greenhouse growers and potted plant enthusiasts. This meter provides quick, accurate readings of soil moisture, pore and bulk electrical conductivity... more »
Technically Speaking: Why crops won’t flower (on time)
Many commercial greenhouse growers of floriculture crops are challenged with producing hundreds, if not thousands, of different species and cultivars. This is incredibly challenging because of their variation in plant culture (fertility and pH), growth... more »
Transforming with automation in the greenhouse
What’s the latest in greenhouse lighting? There’s more to advance your production today than just switching over to LEDs. I had an enlightening chat with Ashley van de Sande, strategic account manager, and Michelle Montgomery,... more »
New Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force 2.0 unlocks lighting intelligence
Signify has launched its latest innovation, the Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force 2.0 (TLF 2.0). Designed to further revolutionize horticultural grow lighting, this system offers more light, dynamic color control, high energy efficiency and optimal... more »
FFAR and NWO launch sustainable greenhouse initiative
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the Dutch Research Council (NWO) have announced the Greenhouses in Transition program, aimed at promoting sustainable controlled environment agriculture (CEA). This initiative aligns with the U.N.... more »
Greenhouse upgrade at MSU
Upgrades to the greenhouse at Michigan State University began from necessity and continue based on need of modern facilities for research and production. In late December 2022, bitterly cold days hit the Michigan State University... more »
Sollum Technologies, Damatex partner
Sollum Technologies announced a new strategic partnership with Damatex. This collaboration will provide a way for clients to simply daily operations as it combines the greenhouse lighting control features of Sollum’s proprietary SUN as a... more »
CEA Summit East calls for graduate student research posters
CEA Summit East 2024 is accepting abstracts for the Graduate Student Research Poster Competition to be held as part of the Oct. 1-2, 2024, edition at the Institute For Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) Conference... more »
Relying on vertical integration for success
Red Sun Farms stands as one of North America’s largest, fully vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse growing operations. With complete ownership and control of the entire process, from seed selection to retail delivery, the company ensures... more »
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