Many food safety risk factors in controlled-environment agriculture are more controllable than those in open-field farms, but that doesn’t mean those risks aren’t present.

The high temperatures and humidity required to grow agriculture indoors often sets the stage for a large number of microorganisms to flourish.

Controlling indoor growing conditions to reduce spore transmission is the first line of defense.

Our recent Young Plant Grower survey highlights the importance of regular communication to alleviate concerns about pest issues, shipping delays, and more.

Orange oil is extracted from the peel of oranges through a natural cold pressing method. Companies like Dümmen Orange are using it to reduce the use of chemical crop protection.

During the summer and shoulder months, cooling and humidity control can make up a significant amount of a greenhouse facility’s energy use.

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is hosting a webinar on Sept. 14 that will provide details on how to design and operate water circularity systems in greenhouses and indoor farms.

Researchers are thinking outside the box to expand lettuce growing outside the traditional areas in Florida.

Quality Greenhouses and Perennial Farm, Greenhouse Grower’s 2023 Medal of Excellence Winner for Operation of the Year, is defined by its resiliency, variety, compassion, and smart approach to innovation.

Nutricote controlled release fertilizer has a predictable release curve proven to consistently deliver essential nutrients to crops during their entire growth cycle.

Investment firm Equilibrium purchased the company’s two largest facilities, while the third was sold to Dutch indoor blackberry producer Bosch Growers.

Knowing the chemistry of your sanitizing agents keeps pathogens out of your greenhouse.

Floriculture industry researchers are conducting a Seedling Cultivation Survey that focuses on the potential role of plasma-activated water.