The network offers rapid, 24/7 support to key geographic regions where growers are investing in electrical and climate control systems as well as irrigation and automation solutions.
Plantech, which AdeptAg acquired late last year, offers a full spectrum of vertically integrated greenhouse electrical systems, controls, and automation solutions.
Greenhouse Grower will announce the overall winner at its Medal of Excellence event on July 17 at Cultivate’23.
Growers looking for operational savings can still turn to utility incentive programs for upgrades to LED fixtures.
We asked growers, suppliers, and others from across the controlled-environment industry about the key factors affecting innovation in greenhouse production today. Here’s what they had to say.
Signify, a world leader in lighting, recently announced a collaboration between Philips Horticulture LED solutions, 80 Acres Farms, and Siemens for the global scale-up of vertical farming.
According to research at Sollum Technologies, the lighting recipe applied to a particular flower type can significantly influence its growth, development, and aesthetic appeal.
Distribution agreement between greenhouse suppliers will allow greater access of nanobubble technology to more growers.
Hydrofarm’s Innovative Growers Equipment commercial division will serve as the North American manufacturing and marketing hub for CEA Advisors’ Growtainers and Growracks.
By following the right steps, growers can achieve optimal growth conditions and savings while also avoiding negative impacts on plant growth.
Radio frequency ID tags assist in tracking products and inventory management.
Skytree took the Concept Award for its Model 5, while Biobest in collaboration with PATS won the Innovation Award for Trap-Eye.
Proposed legislation would establish a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Research and Development Program within the United States Department of Agriculture.