Category: Structures & Equipment
New gutter system helps small growers expand strawberries
A.M.A. Horticulture and Growtec launch a new gutter system to help small-scale strawberry growers expand production in tunnels and greenhouses.
GrowSpan opens Venlo greenhouse in Iowa
GrowSpan opens a new Venlo greenhouse in Iowa, featuring advanced climate controls and growing systems. The grand opening event is set for April 3 in Dyersville.
Duets: Small grower automation and robotics from a young, fresh perspective
My guest for this column is Maximilian Knight, CEO of Rooted Robotics based in Boulder, Colorado.
Technically Speaking: Getting the most out of energy and shade curtains
Curtains that primarily function to retain heat, which are known as energy or thermal curtains or screens, utilize a closed-weave material, meaning that air does not readily flow through them. Curtains whose primary function is to decrease sunlight usually have an open-weave construction so warm air is not trapped below them.
SGAFT: Sidewall winterization for small greenhouses
A naturally ventilated greenhouse with roll up sidewalls was winterized to improve heat retention and maximize energy conservation through the heating season.
Dramm begins construction of solar field in Wisconsin
The $120,000 project is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP).
Harnois partnership expands production for Quebec grower
Greenhouse Vegetables, a Quebec-based family business, has reached 1 million square feet of greenhouse production across three sites.
How are you maximizing greenhouse production space?
During the hustle of the spring season, many ornamental growers feel the pressure of tight spaces during crop production and staging. For some growers, the idea of building or leasing additional growing structures may not be a financially viable option.
Strategies for PVC use and reducing energy consumption
There are many potential uses for PVC, from the greenhouse-grade poly that covers your greenhouse to the plumbing system that feeds your plants and even potholders for the plants themselves. However, it’s important that you use PVC in greenhouses properly, as it can react to certain chemicals and isn’t immune to UV damage.
Vive Crop Protection helps bring advanced tech to smaller operations, specialized crops
Vive Crop Protection has introduced its Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE), aimed at accelerating the release of crop protection products.
Rimol Greenhouse Systems hires new sales rep
Adam Earle has joined the sales team at Rimol Greenhouse Systems.
Industry veterans create new greenhouse solutions company
Three greenhouse industry veterans have partnered to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions for greenhouse construction, renovations, heating and cooling, maintenance and equipment.
Stuppy enhances services in CO, IA with new leadership
Beginning in September 2024, Stuppy Greenhouse Inc. is strategically expanding its focus to further strengthen its presence in Colorado and Northeast Iowa, enhancing service to these critical regions.
Editor’s letter: Are you controlling?
Trying to encompass all that is going on in CEA and lighting for greenhouse growers in one issue is definitely impossible. Although, you will find new and valuable information to share with the team here.
SGAFT: Small greenhouse surface area distribution
How does one operate profitably knowing that a small greenhouse range or farm is more expensive to run?