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The Economics of Crop Lighting Systems: What You Need to Know
November 6, 2021
The main message from a range of technology solution providers is to plan ahead, communicate, and pay close attention to how you’re using your resources.
The fourth module of the Plant Lighting Short Course will compare the pros and cons of different technologies, with input from growers about what they consider in greenhouse lighting systems.
Researchers at West Virginia University have come up with a robotic pollinator that can assist humans in greenhouse environments by pollinating various crops.
The proposal for a floral promotion order will be the subject of a Society of American Florists virtual panel discussion on Nov. 16.
Now is the time to gather with other owners, CEOs, and senior-level and executive leaders across all sectors of controlled-environment production. Here’s a preview of what thought leaders will be discussing at the Summit.
Find out who will be among the board of directors for industry organization born out of the PMA and United Fresh merger.
Keeping up with what’s happening at the retail floral level is important so you can identify where to focus your efforts to ensure your business blooms.
When you’re dealing with hundreds of thousands of square feet of controlled-environment production, any wrinkle in the horticulture supply chain can have major effects. Here’s how some of the industry’s largest operations are planning for 2022 and beyond.
The best strategies for pest scouting, according to growers from across the industry, include starting early, staying consistent, and getting your whole team involved.
The third module of the Plant Lighting Short Course will cover the pros and cons of different light spectra for supplemental lighting, and achieving good light uniformity.
There has been much speculation as to the root cause of the continuing labor shortages in the horticulture industry.
The language in the bill, while not necessarily binding, is still a gesture of senators’ affection for an industry battling imports and economics.
While you may not be using every platform available, if you’re selling direct to plant consumers, there’s a good chance your customers are using at least one of them.