The debate about whether warehouse growing or greenhouse growing is more efficient and profitable is largely based on grower preference, types of plants grown and available technologies, according to various industry players. Traditionally, greenhouse growing has been the norm. However, warehouse growing is becoming increasingly favorable with certain growers.

You’re likely to see more construction work going on in the greenhouse industry in 2015, according to Greenhouse Grower’s 2015 State of the Industry survey. Responses show growers have high hopes for the future, which may be one reason why more of them are looking to spruce up their facilities.

Harvest Automation’s robot rental program proved to be such a success for the company that it is being extended through the spring. The program was unveiled last year as a way for customers to get started with HV-100 robots.

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New developments and research in precision irrigation address water use issues and help growers make more informed fertilizer decisions.

Hanna Instruments recently released HALO, a professional pH probe with Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth 4.0) technology that transmits measurement data directly to an Apple iPad running the Hanna Lab App.

Pleasant View gardens installed its first biomass boiler six years ago and has added a second one since. Now it’s reaping the benefits of lower heating costs and dollars saved.

New media and light products cover a broad sweep of growing conditions.

Keelan Pulliam retires from Griffin Greenhouse Supplies after more than 20 years of service to the lawn and garden industry.

NY SunWork’s Greenhouse Project aims to build 100 labs by 2020. With 15 greenhouse project labs built and 11 more in development, it’s on its way to reaching that goal.

Griffin Grower and Retailer Expo 2015 dates set for Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

Osaka Prefectural University’s new city farm, which has been fitted out with Philips LEDs, opened September 19.

The Grow A Lot program enriches communities by turning vacant lots into productive hydroponic greenhouses. Several companies are teaming up to work on this project, which is part of the Clinton Global Initiative America Commitment to Action.