Production

Dr. Bugs: Life cycles of insect and mite pests

Answer: It’s important to understand the biology and ecology of insect and mite pests so you can manage populations below plant damaging levels. So, what does life cycle mean? Life cycle is the progression or... more »

Grower profile: North Carolina Farms

Mitchell Donahue may have started North Carolina Farms as a hobby business selling ferns out of a homemade greenhouse, but now it’s blossomed into an unstoppable force selling wholesale plant starters to greenhouses and garden... more »

Poinsettia protection

Poinsettia production faces significant challenges, from the intense summer heat to the cool or freezing conditions of winter. These extremes make it a prime environment for pythium, a pathogen often referred to as the “common... more »

Regulating crops in a controlled space

Roberto Lopez from Michigan State University recently joined me for a deep dive into harnessing the full potential of PGRs in CEA production. In GPN’s 2024 webinar, Lopez provided research-backed, practical techniques for enhancing rooting,... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: A day in the life of plant protection

In 2019, I joined the research department at Monrovia to focus on diagnosing diseases and performing trials on potting mixes, fertigation, biological control and new chemicals. This role gave me perspective on how much time... more »

Taking control of technology

As growers, we all yearn to cultivate healthy plants. With so many technologies available, it’s easier than ever to achieve. Today’s systems also enable growers to monitor and adjust settings in real-time through user-friendly interfaces... more »

Technically speaking: Getting the most out of energy and shade curtains

Retractable energy and shade curtains offer potential advantages when producing crops inside greenhouses. In the summer, a curtain system can limit the greenhouse temperature rise by decreasing the solar load, which also decreases plant water... more »

New nitrogen solution launched for better crop yields

Nutrien Ag Solutions has announced the launch of N-FINITY, a nitrogen management product aimed at improving nitrogen efficiency for enhanced plant health and crop yields. Available in spring 2025 through Nutrien Ag Solutions retail locations,... more »

Drone technology can be used in greenhouse production

Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio, explained how drone technology can help greenhouse growers. I asked Erickson why greenhouse growers would even consider using a technology that seems to be made for outdoor operations, and he... more »

GPN’s Annual Pest and Disease Survey needs your input

Pest and disease incidence is just a part of the growing experience. It's something that needs constant attention and management or critical parts of your operation will soon falter. GPN is asking growers to take... more »