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INSIDE GROWER - February 2023
Cover Story
Breeding for Resilience
Jennifer Polanz
Crop breeding will be a major key in the future success of CEA production, but there are lots of hurdles to overcome in the process.
Features
Making Sense of Sensors
David Kuack
Sensors for collecting environmental data can assist growers in improving crop performance, identifying production issues and growing more efficiently. Here’s how to get the most out of your sensors.
Features
Optimal Environment for Cannabis
Dr. Brian Corr
In our final excerpt from the new cannabis chapter in the 19th edition of the Ball RedBook written by Dr. Brian Corr, he addresses the cultivation environment, including light, ventilation, temperature and air.
Features
Questions About Consumer Behavior
H. Christopher Peterson, Simone Valle De Souza & Joseph Seong
In this fourth installment of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about indoor farming, the OptimIA Economics Team presents their latest consumer survey results concerning consumer preferences and willingness to pay for Indoor Ag-grown leafy green lettuce attributes. Parts 1, 2 and 3 were in the May, August and November 2022 issues of Inside Grower.
Features
The Rise of Vertical Farming
Daniel Pilsworth
How growers are future-proofing with flexibility and innovation.
From Your Editor
Common Bonds
Jennifer Polanz
The importance of partnerships.
Insider
Growing Herb Operation
Jennifer Polanz
Soli Organic, formerly Shenandoah Growers, is expanding.
Insider
Labor Woes
Jennifer Polanz
Results from the 2022 Greenhouse & Nursery Labor Employment survey.
Insider
Lighting Automation
Jennifer Polanz
A new tool from Fluence allows growers to automate their LED lights.
Insider
New CEA Alliance
Jennifer Polanz
The CEA Food Safety Coalition is now the CEA Alliance.
Insider
New Tomatoes
Jennifer Polanz
Nature Fresh Farms Introduces The Yoom.
Insider
Revol Greens Doubling Its Romaine Production
Jennifer Polanz
The new, 20-acre greenhouse in Temple, Texas, allows the company to expand romaine production.
Web Exclusive
CEA: Making Our Voice Heard
Tom Stenzel
CEA Alliance Executive Director and produce industry veteran Tom Stenzel highlights the importance of collaboration with government and each other to move indoor growing forward.
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Local Bounti Expanding
Jennifer Polanz
Local Bounti breaks ground on new Texas growing facility.
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Prevent Surprise Heating Repairs
Jamie Tuinstra
End-of-season heating inspections can prevent costly repairs when you need your heat the most.
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