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Growers have been acutely conscious of their energy usage since the ongoing conflict in Ukraine flared up into the Battle of Kyiv in February 2022. Energy prices soared. Some have made use of Svensson’s Energy Monitor plug-in for the Let’s Grow platform to trim the energy costs of their climate screen-equipped greenhouse. But…

Bearden was one of several schools around the country chosen by NASA to conduct an experiment on space travel and germination. In 2016, NASA sent tomato seeds to space, while leaving a collection of seeds from the same plant as control seeds on Earth. The seeds sent to space were then brought back to earth and sent to high…

One of the most difficult challenges in greenhouse CEA (controlled environment agriculture) is designing an appropriate ventilation system to maintain proper temperature and relative humidity without increasing energy costs. Typically, greenhouse ventilation consists of air entering the greenhouse…

The East Allen Township Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to grant conditional use approval to BrightFarms for its 1.5 million-square-foot greenhouse complex. Supervisor Frank Kostecky was absent from the vote. The project must still go through the township’s land development process before…

A Summerland farmer is hoping to build a greenhouse to inspire and train the next generation of farmers. Thomas Tumbach, owner of LocalMotive Organic Delivery and Low Waste Market, spoke to the local council at their meeting on Tuesday, requesting support for a grant application. He shared that he is…