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Explore the innovative world of vertical hydroponic farming featuring vibrant green leafy vegetables thriving under efficient LED lighting in a modern setup.

Vertical farm equipment auction opens in Georgia

SecondBloom Auctions has opened an online liquidation sale for more than 300 pieces of unused vertical farming equipment from Bowery Farming’s facility in Locust Grove, Georgia. The sale is being held in partnership with M.... more »

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Greenhouse climate solutions for a changing industry

Today’s greenhouse growers are facing rising energy costs, unpredictable weather and persistent labor challenges. To stay efficient and productive, many are turning to advanced heating, cooling and ventilation systems.  After all, these innovative climate- control... more »

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Scaling up greenhouse structures

Smaller greenhouses have many economical structural and technological advancement options now. Sometimes adding minor improvements can make a major impact on the overall structure of your greenhouse.  “Many growers think expansion means a totally new... more »

Tech that works for small growers

There are stories in the news and on social media daily about the advancements and improvements being made by artificial intelligence (AI). While incorporating AI into controlled environment growing seems like a pipe dream for... more »

Grower Success Stories: Flowers and forward thinking at Newton Greenhouse

In 1970, Tom and Nora McElroy bought 14 acres of land in Newton, New Hampshire, and put up a very large, old glass greenhouse. Newton Greenhouse was opened a year later. Having studied horticulture at... more »

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Real-world ROI of greenhouse automation

Automation can decrease labor and costs, and increase productivity and profit throughout your business. Starting with small changes can turn into big improvements. Let’s take a look at what some growers are using in their... more »

Rimol Greenhouse Systems adds special projects manager

Rimol Greenhouse Systems has expanded its sales team with the addition of Bill Rowohlt as special projects manager. Rowohlt brings more than 30 years of experience in the greenhouse industry to the role. He has... more »

Hort Americas offers early access to Dose1.0 fertigation system

Hort Americas has announced early access to the Voeks Dose1.0, a fertigation system designed to streamline irrigation and nutrient delivery for commercial growers. The Dose1.0 system is built to simplify operations by managing when, where... more »

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WPS expands automation in North American greenhouses

WPS, a horticultural automation company based in the Netherlands, has secured two major contracts aimed at advancing plant production and research systems in North America and Europe. Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan will be the... 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 »