Hydroponics

NE Greenhouse Conference to Offer Hydroponics Education Sessions

This November, the 2018 Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo will feature educational sessions on starting hydroponic leafy greens and herb production. The Northeast Greenhouse Conference will take place Nov. 7-8, in Boxboro, Massachusetts. The two hydroponics... more »

Scotts to Buy Hydroponics Firm

Last week, Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. announced plans to acquire Sunlight Supply Inc., a hydroponics supplier, for $450 million in cash and stock. According to a statement released by the company, the purchase will greatly enhance... more »

Dosatron Hires Hydroponics Tech Sales Rep

Dosatron International, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, has named Walter (Wally) Behnfield as technical sales representative —hydroponics. Behnfield has more than 10 years of irrigation supply and design experience. He has... more »

Three Things Hydroponic Growers Should Be Doing

Hydroponic production continues to grow across North America, with startups popping up and established growers expanding to their existing operations. Whether you are starting from scratch or simply adding on to your hydroponic production, there... more »

HopsHouse Introduces New Hydroponic Hops Greenhouse

Rough Brothers, Inc. (RBI) has announced the launch of HopsHouse, a single-solutions greenhouse designed to optimize yields through integrated systems and precision farming. It is the first single-solution hydroponic greenhouse for year-round hops growth and... more »

Are You Considering Controlled Environment Agriculture?

Are you considering getting into indoor growing of vegetable crops? Is controlled environment agriculture (CEA) in your future? Many growers are looking at vegetable production in controlled environment greenhouses to help meet market demand for... more »

Indoor Ag-Con Philly Quickly Approaching

After two successful years in New York, Indoor Ag-Con has relocated its East Coast event to Philadelphia, which is set to take place on Oct. 16, 2017, at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.... more »

Ball Seed, Tagawa to Offer New Succulent Program

Ball Seed and Tagawa Greenhouses have announced they will be producing a fresh new assortment of succulents specially chosen to cover a range of colors, forms and textures. With these trendy selections, Ball Seed customers... more »

Vertical Farming Continues to Climb

As the global urban population continues to grow and the demand for quality food to feed this population rises, the use of vertical farming practices is expected to flourish also. According to a new report... more »

And the 2017 Sustainable Product of the Year is …

The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council recently presented Nelson and Pade Inc. with the 2017 Sustainable Product of the Year Award for small business. This is the second time that the company was awarded this prestigious... more »