Technology
Blossoming innovations in cut flower production
Cut flowers have experienced an increased interest over the last few years and breeders are looking at creating new and improving varieties to work better in cut flower production. Chuck Pavlich, director of new product... more »
Reinke invests in robotics
Reinke Manufacturing, an irrigation systems and technology manufacturer, announced a $12 million investment in the modernization and automation of their manufacturing facilities to produce irrigation systems, including implementing advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to... more »
Editor’s letter: Strolling through trial gardens
Trial gardens throughout the U.S. are a beautiful escape into vivid colors and striking foliage combinations. They also provide influential knowledge to growers and breeders about a plant’s performance in different climates and environments. Most... more »
MSU develops low-cost sensors for irrigation efficiency, disease management
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists discover dynamic solutions for food systems and the environment. Their work is shared through articles on the MSU website. In a recently published article, Cameron Rudolph discusses the low-cost sensors... more »
Editor’s letter: Are you controlling?
Greenhouse growers control the growing environment daily through irrigation, lighting, humidity and other manipulations that keep operations and plants in top shape. Scientists and researchers discover new pathways, improve genetic traits and continue to develop... more »
Now is the time for LED lighting
As more controlled environment growers install LED grow lights, those who haven’t may question whether they are missing out on the benefits of adding these lights to their operations. It depends a lot on the... more »
Technically Speaking: Extended photosynthetically active radiation (ePAR) can increase plant growth
In controlled environments, light is often the limiting factor for photosynthesis and thus crop growth. When quantifying light, usually the first thing we consider is its intensity. In particular, we are interested in the number... more »
New soil moisture meter geared for greenhouse, potted plants
Innoquest Inc. has introduced the SpotOn Pocket Soil Moisture Meter, a handheld device designed for greenhouse growers and potted plant enthusiasts. This meter provides quick, accurate readings of soil moisture, pore and bulk electrical conductivity... more »
Crop intelligence provider brings new agronomic engine to growers
A crop intelligence provider, Taranis, has launched a new AI-powered agronomic engine called Ag Assistant; designed to assist growers with crop input and farm management. This tool uses multimodal AI to enhance the speed and... more »
Huisman Chrysanten integrates Philips GrowWise System for efficient lighting
Huisman Chrysanten has integrated the Philips GrowWise Control System from Signify with Hoogendoorn’s IIVO climate computer. This integration allows the grower to control the intensity and spectrum of their Philips LEDs based on crop needs... more »
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