The Ins And Outs Of Irrigation   Greenhouse Product News February 2006   By Ellen C. Wells
Learn the basics of irrigation systems and how the right one may boost your bottom line.
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Headhouse Design   Greenhouse Product News January 2006   By John Bartok, Jr.
Growers have the potential to consolidate greenhouse operations and improve efficiency with a carefully planned headhouse.
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Sweating High Humidity   Greenhouse Product News December 2005   By Scott Shelton

Training with Crop Simulations   Greenhouse Product News July 2005   By Jim Faust, Pranahita Andolu and Kelly Lewis
It is surely not possible to include every possibility of what can happen in a greenhouse, so we narrowed our initial focus.
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Managing Light During Propagation   Greenhouse Product News June 2005   By Roberto Lopez and Erik Runkle
Michigan State University research examines how environmental factors — especially light — influence the rooting and growth of vegetative annual cuttings.
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A Grower’s Structure   Greenhouse Product News May 2005   By Mackenzie Gaffney
Viewing the greenhouse structure industry through the eyes of the grower gives great insight into what the manufacturers are doing, and provokes a little more thought when it comes time to expand or build.

The finance of automation   Greenhouse Product News April 2005   By Bridget White
Specifically, we will be addressing the two major concerns when assessing affordability: return on investment and cash flow.
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Grower 101: Supplemental Lighting   Greenhouse Product News November 2004   By A.J. Both
These systems can help improve crop quality, keep production on schedule and reduce the length of the growing cycle.
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The Finances of Automation   Greenhouse Product News October 2003   Mike Porter
Since we are now in the prime season for purchasing automation equipment, it is time to address some of the concerns growers have about plunging into automation.
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Temperature and Light on Bedding Plants   Greenhouse Product News July 2003   Lee Ann Pramuk and Erik Runkle
Last year, we began to research the effects of temperature and light intensity on four popular bedding plants: salvia 'Vista Red', celosia 'Gloria Mix', marigold 'Bonanza Yellow' and impatiens 'Accent Red'. Our objectives were to determine how temperature and daily light integral influence plant growth and development of these species. From this information, we can predict how changing your environment will influence the timing and quality of your bedding plant crops.
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This Year in Structures   Greenhouse Product News April 2003   Neda Simeonova
For large and small growers alike, every year brings new uncertainties and questions about how to remain in business. A sluggish economy and soaring energy prices continue to influence trends in greenhouse structures. Investing in automation tops the list of factors that help greenhouse operations through the difficult times.
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Choosing an Open Roof Greenhouse   Greenhouse Product News June 2002   Sven E. Svenson
One of the main advantages of a retractable roof system is that the size of the structure is not limited by the restrictive capacity of mechanical ventilation systems, resulting in a more uniform growth response from the entire crop. Originally designed for snow protection of forest seedlings in the 1970s, retractable roof systems are now used for all types of horticultural production, with five types to choose from.
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Choosing the right structure   Greenhouse Product News April 2002   Elizabeth Pensgard and Carrie Burns
Whether you’re a small, medium or large grower, it is important to remember the basics when choosing a structure for your situation. So, let’s review the fundamentals.
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Growing Under Open Roofs   Greenhouse Product News March 2002   Sven E. Svenson
What is the function of a growing structure? To control the environment or to assist the grower with manipulating healthy plant growth? Should the grower and the plants be forced to adapt to the environment the greenhouse provides, or should the greenhouse provide adaptable environments the grower needs to force the crop? Open-roof structures provide more environmental flexibility compared to traditional greenhouse designs.
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Greenhouse Curtain Systems   Greenhouse Product News February 2002   National Greenhouse Manufacturer’s Association
Looking to conserve energy? A curtain system might be just what you need. This, the last in our three-part series with the NGMA, will help you decide if a curtain system is right for you.
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Structure Basics, Part II: Using Insect Screening   Greenhouse Product News January 2002   National Greenhouse Manufacturer’s Association
This, the second in our three-part series with the NGMA, will start you in the right direction.
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GROWER 101: Structure Basics, Part I: Helpful Hints on Glazing   Greenhouse Product News December 2001   National Greenhouse Manufacturer’s Association
What is the best covering material for my greenhouse?
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Comparing Investment and Return Risks for Subirrigation Systems   Greenhouse Product News July 2001   By Wen-fei L. Uva
Weighing returns, initial investment costs, material costs, indirect variable costs and overhead costs shows that zero runoff subirrigation (ZRS) systems can maximize production profitability.
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Trends in Greenhouses: It All Comes Down to Energy   Greenhouse Product News April 2001   Beth Meneghini and Andrew Wagner
As growers battle high energy costs and a fizzling economy, innovation and automation are helping greenhouse operations through the tough times.
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Getting Back To Basics With NGMA Part III   Greenhouse Product News January 2001
This third installment of greenhouse questions and answers from the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association provides some helpful hints (or reminders) about heating systems and environmental control computers. Whether you’re an experienced grower or a relative newcomer to the industry, this kind of no-nonsense review of greenhouse basics can always help.
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Breathe Easy With The Right Safety Equipment   Greenhouse Product News December 2000   By Mike Chronister
Most growers don’t think about OSHA standards for greenhouses, but if you have employees, you are expected to be in compliance. Having the right safety equipment is a big part of what’s expected.

greenhouse structures   Greenhouse Product News November 2000   Bridget White
Research shows that photoselective films can reduce the use of growth regulators and fungicides, lower greenhouse temperatures and decrease water usage. But just how useful are they to the average grower?

Greenhouse Light   Greenhouse Product News October 2000   Pamela C. Korczynski, Joanne Logan, and James E. Faust
This study brings to light a new method for estimating sunlight measurements in greenhouses across the 48 contiguous states.

Structures - Back to Basics with NGMA: Part II   Greenhouse Product News October 2000   NGMA Staff
This second installment in a series of GPN articles from the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association provides some helpful hints (or reminders) on greenhouse venting and cooling systems.Whether you’re an experienced grower or a relative newcomer to the industry, this kind of no-nonsense review of greenhouse basics can always help.

Structures - Back to Basics with NGMA: Part I   Greenhouse Product News September 2000   NGMA staff
Whether you are an experienced grower or a relative newcomer to the industry, a no-nonsense review of greenhouse basics can never hurt. This first installment in a series of GPN articles from the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association provides some helpful hints (or reminders) on purchasing new structures and using electricity efficiently.