Greenhouse Grower Senior Editor Brian Sparks recently caught up with Rick Parod, CEO at AdeptAg, to learn more about what 2023 has in store both for its team and its grower customers.
Trials show that variety-specific nuances in greenhouse and hydroponic lettuce, such as color, flavor, and morphology, can be enhanced by dynamic LED lighting.
A gerbera harvesting robot originally developed by Wageningen University has improved significantly over the past year, although it is unclear when it will be available to growers.
Texas A&M AgriLife is part of a collaboration aimed at laying the groundwork to address food and nutrition security by accelerating controlled environment agriculture innovations.
The pressures of increased energy costs and compliance with new energy codes is driving the development and adoption of systems that reduce energy consumption.
The first speaker has been announced for the Dr. Greenhouse Academy Spring Workshop, which takes place May 4-5 in Sacramento, CA, with a focus on HVAC and controls.
During the event, manufacturers shared information on their latest research, products, technology, and how each company is supporting growers in their pursuit of operational efficiency.
According to one lighting company, since LEDs produce less radiant heat, growers can apply much higher levels of light, achieving high yields without stressing the plants.
Using nanotechnology, greenhouse film manufacturer Plastika Kritis has developed an anti-condensate material that minimizes dripping and misting over long periods of time.
From planning early to following a roadmap for design optimization, here are just a few factors to consider when building a new controlled-environment facility.
The Greenhouse Horticulture and Flower Bulbs Business Unit of Wageningen University & Research developed a 3D model that determine the distribution of heat in the greenhouse.
