The Top News Stories of the Controlled-Environment Industry in 2021

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There was certainly no shortage of news for the controlled-environment industry in 2021, including the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing supply chain issues, and how the diverse markets in this industry responded.
A few headlines stood out, however. Here are the five most-read news stories on GreenhouseGrower.com in 2021.
Pallet Shortage Notice Highlights Challenges of Pandemic Recovery
The mad rush to offset 2020 product losses means all industries are competing for the same packing and shipping supplies and channels. Here’s what you can do in the short term.
How the Top 100 Growers Are Navigating Horticulture Supply Chain Issues
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. Learn how some of the industry’s largest operations are planning for 2022 and beyond.
14 Plants and Garden Products That Impressed Grower-Retailers at Cultivate’21
After taking a year off, grower-retailers were back on the trade show floor at Cultivate’21 in Columbus, OH, seeking out some of their favorite products.
Announcing Greenhouse Grower’s 2021 Medal of Excellence Award Winners
Presented during Cultivate’21, these awards celebrate those greenhouse operations, plant breeders, technology companies, and other organizations that strive for excellence.
12 Reasons Automation Can Work for Any Greenhouse Grower
Gain insights from three growers of varying sizes, each of whom has chosen to make greenhouse automation a key part of their plant production systems.