Hydroponics

Hydroponic Media: Give Slab Production a Second Look

Many proven practices in horticultural production can be leveraged to increase efficiencies in cannabis and other hydroponic production. One place to start is by examining options in growing media. While peat-based media prevail in the... more »

University of Kentucky to Host Aquaculture Program

For those of you interested in learning more about aquaponic production, the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will host an aquaculture program on March 25, at Kentucky State University's Aquaculture Research Center in Frankfort. Indoor aquaculture... more »

Vertical Farming: The Future of Ag

According to a new report, "Vertical Farming Market by Growth Mechanism, Functional Mechanism and by Geography - Global Forecast to 2022," the vertical farming market is expected to reach $6 billion by 2022. The factors... more »

Are You Attending the ‘Get Growing!’ Hydroponic Seminar?

In case you need an excuse to travel to California in February, you might want to attend American Hydroponic's Intro to Hydroponic Crop Production seminar: Get Growing! This two-day interactive course will provide attendees the... more »

Farming Made Possible in Arctic

Despite unforgiving environmental conditions in the Arctic, a creative kind of farming has developed in the Alaskan Kotzebue community. Arctic Greens, a subsidiary of a local Native corporation Kikiktagruk, is using hydroponics technology to grow... more »

Attend a One-Day Seminar on Opportunities in Aquaponics

Have you been contemplating adding aquaponic production to your operation? If so, you may want to head over to Montello, Wisconsin, this weekend. Nelson and Pade Inc. is hosting a one-day seminar on the Business... more »

Will You Be Attending the NE Greenhouse Conference & Expo?

Have you marked Nov. 9-10 on your calendar? The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo will be taking place at the Holiday Inn, Boxborough, Massachusetts. The event is a great opportunity to learn, share and... more »

Major Acquisitions in Hydroponics Market

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. continues to make big moves in the hydroponics market. The company recently announced it spent $136 million to purchase Gavita Holland BV, a Dutch maker of hydroponics gardening lights. This comes just... more »