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For commercial growers, greenhouses offer a protected space where plants can be produced at scale, while also being shielded from the elements. Still, within these seemingly controlled environments, a delicate balancing act is constantly at play. Humidity, often overlooked, plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of greenhouse production. To achieve and maintain ideal […]

When building a new greenhouse structure, there are many decisions businesses must make. Every operation wants to optimize their grow, and the most effective way for businesses to do this is to choose the type of greenhouse that best sets them up for success. This leads growers to ask… What is the best type of […]

Food production and environmental impact continue to be major concerns in not just the agricultural industry, but the world as a whole. According to a study from the University of California, total population is projected to grow to roughly 9.1 billion people by 2050, requiring a 70 percent increase in global food production. At the […]

Seeing a greenhouse project come to life is an exciting moment for any commercial grower. After months of legwork and preparation, like choosing a location for their structure, acquiring permits, setting up utility access and finalizing other details in their greenhouse plans, they get to see their structure finally take shape during the installation process. […]

What exactly goes into setting up a commercial greenhouse grow? Besides the important preliminary steps, like selecting a location, acquiring permits and picking out the right greenhouse materials, operations will also need to go through the process of planning out their production space. During this phase of a project, one of the challenges growers are […]

Today’s cannabis operations need to be more adaptable and sustainable than ever to maintain success. As a result, it’s becoming increasingly important for these growers to find ways to minimize expenses, without impacting the quality of their harvests. Indoor facilities are generally inefficient and cost-intensive by nature, since they rely on extensive lighting systems to […]

Since its formation in 2014, Gross-Wen Technologies has become one of the most trusted sources for environmentally-friendly wastewater treatment. Their patented RAB™ (Revolving Algal Biofilm) system employs vertically oriented conveyor belts, which are used to grow algae that recover nitrogen and phosphorous from wastewater, while also producing a nutrient-rich algae biomass that can be harvested […]

When operations want to grow crops in a year-round greenhouse, the requirements for doing so can be vastly different, depending on their location. In warmer regions, for instance, the cold season is not as severe, so growers don’t need their structure to double as a winter greenhouse to stay operational. However, across northern climates, growers […]

As markets become increasingly competitive and unpredictable weather patterns continue to hinder open-field production, growers are thinking about controlled environment agriculture (CEA) now more than ever. With the right structure, they can gain the protection they need against the elements and achieve superior yields on a regular basis, gaining an edge over competitors. Two of […]

A retail nursery has a much different look and feel than a traditional growing facility. While other operations can simply focus on maximizing their growing space, nursery owners are faced with the unique task of creating a production area that also serves as a retail destination. This adds an interesting dynamic to a business’s strategy, […]