Allan Armitage
Allan Armitage

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Christopher J. Currey
Christopher J. Currey

Automation for the People: Technology for Small- and Mid-size Producers
Amanda Solliday, Ph.D.
Amanda Solliday, Ph.D.

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Jeff Neese

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Highlights from Greenhouse Grower’s July 2026 Issue

Greenhouse Grower staff By Greenhouse Grower staff|July 28, 2026

From better water use and management to how automation can solve problems for growers big and small, there was a lot of information to cover in Greenhouse Grower® Magazine‘s July 2026 issue. Check out the slideshow below for a closer look at the top stories (links to each story are included in the photo gallery and the rest of the article below). You can also find a digital version of the issue here.

How Technology Can Connect the Dots Between Problem and Solution

Here are some musings about technology use in floriculture as growers finish up this season and prepare for the next.

6 Things Growers Should Know About the Dümmen Orange/Syngenta Flowers Joint Venture

The Dümmen Orange and Syngenta Flowers partnership is focused on stronger variety development, broader portfolios, and breeding decisions that reflect grower needs.

The Water-Wise Test

Marisa Reyes writes about how drought tolerance is only the start for crops that need to finish reliably, sell at retail, and succeed in the landscape.

Automation for the People: Technology for Small- and Mid-size Producers

Christopher J. Currey looks at how smaller growers can use practical automation tools to save labor, improve consistency, and reinvest time back into the business.

The 2026 National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) Series

To better understand the greenhouse manufacturers and component suppliers market, Greenhouse Grower surveyed members of the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA), whose products range from greenhouse structures and coverings to controls and lighting systems:

  1. Greenhouse Tech Suppliers Facing Market Opportunities and Challenges
  2. Greenhouse Tech Suppliers Helping Growers Navigate Pain Points
  3. Why Growers Are Currently Cautious When it Comes to Capital Investments
  4. Energy Costs Driving Growers to Focus on Efficiency
  5. Tariffs, Other Geopolitical Issues Having Mixed Impact on Greenhouse Supplies
  6. Costs, Lead Time Concerns Leading to More Standardization in Greenhouse Technology
  7. Why Disconnects Between Design and Reality Can Hinder Greenhouse Projects
  8. Underrated (And Overrated) Trends in Greenhouse Design, and Future Market Shifts

In Horticulture, the Simplest Path Is Often the Smartest

Dr. Allan Armitage‘s latest column focuses on the value of simplicity, and how it often leads to the best outcome in horticulture.

It’s Time to Wise Up About Water Use

Concerns over availability and quality are pushing growers to rethink how they deliver water and nutrients to their crops, writes David Kuack.

Automation That Solves the Real Bottlenecks

From Andy Wilcox: Suppliers say the best automation investments start with the tasks that slow production, strain labor, or limit growth.

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