The breeder is constructing almost nine acres of state-of-the-art greenhouses near Barbarena, Guatemala, to bring its stock farm closer to the U.S. market. The first phase of construction was complete in February 2014.

GGS plans to first test this device extensively and look for ways that growers can use Google Glass in their day-to-day processes.

The partnership between Harvest Automation and SBI Software will integrate Harvest Automation’s HV-100 plant-moving robots with Harvest Knowledge, a new cloud-based data collection system, and SBI Software’s inventory and production systems.

In part one of a two-part series, Michigan State University researchers share their findings in germinating seedlings with LED lights.

Bartlett Instrument Company has introduced its new Vent Boss, a 24VDC power supply designed to control two 5A motors for roll up and down walls.

Dramm is now offering a stainless steel nozzle that can be used for all versions of the Autofog chemical applicator.

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association has taken on several common questions about greenhouse glazings in this FAQ.

Robotics research at Vineland Research and Automation Centre are taking a look forward to the future of robots in the greenhouse.

Take a look at the future of robotics in the greenhouse from the perspective of one of the newest robotics companies to join the market.

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs at the grade-school level are turning out more students familiar with engineering and computer technologies.

This glimpse into the future is based on today’s rapidly evolving automation technologies.

At the current rate of technological advancement and the drive to automate business processes to improve efficiencies, there are sure to be many changes for greenhouse growers in the next few years.

We’re not predicting the end of the Quonset or big gutter-connect ranges. We do, however, believe you will see a dramatic change in the ways some traditional structures work, where greenhouses are built, or even what is considered a “greenhouse” in the future.