Greenhouse Grower - The Future of Floriculture
5 days ago · Greenhouse Grower Top 100 Growers in the ornamentals market shows that many of today's largest ornamentals operations continue to expand, with optimism for the future and cautious over labor costs and the changing economy.
Control Of Thrips With Systemic Insecticides - Greenhouse Grower
Jun 10, 2013 · Here’s one example of how water solubility influences the uptake and efficacy of systemic insecticides. Imidacloprid (Marathon), which has a water solubility of 0.51 g/L or 500 ppm, tends to be less effective against flower- and pollen-feeding insect pests including WFT.
Four Trends Driving Greenhouse Technology and Automation
In the July 2023 cover story for Greenhouse Grower ® magazine, 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. Trend 1: Keep Looking Overseas. As has been the case for many years, much of the automation technology developed for U.S. horticulture ...
How to Create the Ideal Ventilation System for Your Greenhouse
Aug 9, 2019 · But as Will Kacheris, Commercial Greenhouse Specialist for GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures, points out, passive ventilation is beyond a grower’s control. “Passive ventilation can be used when the situation presents itself, but active ventilation should always be available,” Kacheris says.
The Benefits of Greenhouse Polycarbonate Panels
Jun 26, 2022 · Along with improved plant growth, the best material will also limit monthly operating costs and help growers increase their bottom line. For these reasons, many greenhouse growers today are opting for polycarbonate panels to cover their structures.. Polycarbonate panels offer growers a superior cladding solution, delivering effective light transmission and diffusion, simplifying maintenance ...
How Mastronardi Produce Became Pioneers of High-Tech …
Jun 4, 2020 · Mastronardi Produce is one of the true pioneers in the greenhouse produce industry. Since building the first commercial greenhouse in North America in the 1940s, the company has continued as an innovator and leader in the greenhouse industry for more than 70 years, with four generations leading the charge over time. With a formative vision to provide fresh, premium greenhouse vegetables year ...
There Are Endless Careers in Horticulture, And They're Not All …
Feb 17, 2024 · “No matter what your passion is, you’re very likely to find something in this industry,” Albarran says. Careers Without Plants. The career opportunities that do not involve plants are endless.
Cannabis Top 20: North America’s Largest Commercial Grows …
Oct 22, 2020 · According to the data, the largest North American grower producing cannabis exclusively in a greenhouse is Arizona’s Copperstate Farms at nearly 2 million square feet, while February’s cover story subject, Glass House Farms in Santa Barbara, CA, is reportedly the largest cannabis greenhouse in the Golden State currently with two structures coming in at a combined 500,000 square feet.
The Story and the Legacy of Griffin Greenhouse Supplies
Jan 6, 2023 · Rick Hyslip (President): This industry is very family friendly, and it is what makes the horticulture industry unique.Our dad, Ken Hyslip Sr., instilled family values into the culture of the company right from the beginning. Being part of the Griffin family does not mean you are a direct family member, as our father always felt his employees were …
Maintaining a Microclimate: The Delicate Art of Temperature Control
Mar 9, 2024 · Greenhouse growers have an intricate ecosystem to maintain. The walls surrounding an indoor microclimate must resist the temptation to abide by conditions of the outside world.