Production
Irrigation sensory help
Because managing irrigation can be difficult, Extension researchers are developing equipment that can improve water flow management to more efficiently irrigate fruit and vegetables. By helping growers reduce pest and disease spraying, the sensors being... more »
2024 Pest & Disease Report for greenhouse growers
Pest and disease pressures vary seasonally, so GPN counts on industry feedback and support from growers, trial gardens, breeders and more to stay informed on what others are experiencing. GPN’s Annual Pest & Disease Survey... more »
Grower profile: 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 »
Investigating economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida with the aim of establishing an alternative — and potentially lucrative — crop to... more »
Griffin Greenhouse releases new edition of Tech Guide
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has released the sixth edition of its GGSPro Technical Reference Guide, a resource for growers looking to optimize their operations with the latest advancements in horticultural science. This newest edition brings comprehensive... more »
New gutter system helps small growers expand strawberries
A new Canadian-made strawberry growing system is helping small-scale growers meet the demand for local produce. The A.M.A. Strawberry Growing System, developed by A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. and Growtec, is a professional-grade gutter system designed for smaller... more »
Coloring conjectures
Planning crop production cycles is a crux of greenhouse growing. Factors influencing plant growth, health and flowering fluctuate, and when plants aren’t prime for retail then sales suffer. “Color sells, we know that,” said Chris... more »
ICL herbicide approved for California ornamental growers
ICL’s Gemini Granular herbicide is now registered for use in California, providing ornamental growers with an additional option for pre-emergent weed control. The herbicide, which contains prodiamine... more »
A different tool in fighting herbicide resistance
University of Idaho researchers are using newly acquired equipment to study when temperatures are ideal to kick off the growing cycle of different weeds. The goal is to determine the best time to apply herbicides... more »
Paper Pot 2.0 boosts automation and plant health
The Paper Pot 2.0 Machine from Air Tray Technologies by Blackmore is designed to optimize plant health and automate greenhouse operations with a capacity of up to 1,200 pots or 300 trays per hour. It... more »
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