Staying within the walls of your own greenhouse rarely broadens your perspective. That’s why cultivation advisors regularly visit growers and connect digitally to exchange ideas and share knowledge. But when the opportunity arises to gather fresh insights quickly and efficiently—through presentations,…
Del Fresco Pure® has announced its inaugural participation in the prestigious Organic Produce Summit. This event, a cornerstone for the organic produce industry, will take place from July 9-10, 2025 at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, California and Del Fresco Pure will be at booth #1002…
Van der Waay, a Dutch manufacturer of greenhouse roof maintenance systems, based in Hazerswoude-Dorp, has begun expanding its business premises. The start of construction was celebrated with the driving of the first pile by Natasja Koolmees, wife of director Marcel Koolmees, marking a new phase in the…
On Saturday, July 12, Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouses will host a festive Open House BBQ at their new facility in Delaware, Ohio. From 4:30 to 7:00 PM, attendees are welcome to explore the latest innovations in greenhouse technology and enjoy great food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Throughout the…
When Liam Wade, 17, tells people he wants to be a farmer, he often gets a puzzled look. After all, he lives just 90 miles south of the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can plunge to -60°F, and daylight disappears for months at a time. In northern Alaska, growing seasons last eight weeks at best. But for…
On Wednesday, June 18, the Dutch Queen Máxima officially opened the Twence CO₂ capture plant. This facility extracts 100,000 tons of CO₂ annually from flue gases and converts it into reusable raw materials. With the push of a button, CO₂ was symbolically captured from the chimney. A model demonstrated…
Most nurseries in Michigan produce fruit propagation material in greenhouses at some stage in the production cycle. Growers may also produce their own planting stock in a greenhouse or tunnel. In addition, the acreage of commercial fruit production under high tunnels is increasing. Tunnels allow…
As Indonesia strives toward food self-sufficiency and improved food quality, the Indonesian government has made sustainable horticulture development a national priority. To meet these goals, the nation is actively exploring innovative solutions and technology in the sector. At the same time, the Dutch…
For commercial greenhouse operators, the approach to maintenance isn’t just about keeping things running – it’s about safeguarding your entire business. “The choice between reactive “fix-it-when-it-breaks” maintenance and a proactive, preventative strategy directly impacts your yield, costs, and…
Viking Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, has announced that the Ashby High School Greenhouse Project will receive a $7,500 grant from the Member Impact Fund along with a $2,500 donation from Viking Bank. This matching grant program will result in FHLB Des Moines awarding $20…
Green City Farming has secured SEK 7.5 million (US$709,000) in new funding from existing investors as it works toward profitability and prepares for expansion. The company, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, says the capital will support production scaling and product development while keeping operations…
Little Leaf Farms is continuing its expansion with a new campus in Tennessee. The new 215-acre site, located in Manchester, Tennessee, is initially planned for 40 acres of greenhouses, with an option to expand to 80 acres. With financing already in place, Little Leaf Farms will begin construction this…