Andy Wilcox

Learn how artificial intelligence empowers growers to fine-tune greenhouse conditions.

We reached out to growers and breeders to learn what production trends people in the perennial plant industry are seeing.

Drones have various uses in the greenhouse, including pest management, applying shading compound, and monitoring plant growth.

Growers continue to turn to biocontrols as pests and diseases develop resistance to chemicals.

Cross-disciplinary technology partnerships provide universities with funding for research, suppliers with a track record of success, and growers with reliable data.

Houseplants are hot, and they’re trending upwards for 2024, according to growers from across the industry.

Light measurement, including the right type of light, is a key factor in plant health.

We talked to some growers from our Top 100 Growers list about their best management practices and the importance of paying attention to the root zone, as well as crucial areas to look at.

Autonomous systems that streamline operational processes can be a force multiplier.

The new generation of gardeners is looking for pollinators. Here’s how to attract them.

Automation and artificial intelligence help growers stay ahead of diseases.

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.

Lighting, automation, biologicals, and data help vegetable growers increase their profit margin and yield.

Technology advancements in LED lighting systems can ease propagation challenges while improving consistency and vigor.

Nanotechnology can offer a range of potential benefits, from improved nutrient uptake to lighting efficacy.

Lighting, fertilizer, moisture, and plant growth regulators can all affect begonia flowering.

Biologicals, micronutrients, and nanobubbles may be key to proper nutrition for your crops.

Some growers believe it is too costly to automate their greenhouse tasks, but doing so in a simple fashion can cut costs and improve efficiency.

The opportunity for growers to get into raising tree seedlings, or growing them into nursery standard retail transplants, may never be better.