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Non-Electric Greenhouse
  • February 3, 2025

Non-Electric Greenhouse

An area man has developed a new method to make modern hydroponic technology work - without using electricity - a...

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NFT Production of Lettuce
  • February 3, 2025

NFT Production of Lettuce

History The nutrient film technique (NFT) was developed during the late 1960's by Dr Allan Cooper at the Glasshouse...

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S/CEA vs. Traditional Agriculture
  • February 3, 2025

S/CEA vs. Traditional Agriculture

A CropKing growing system requires lower labor costs, lower investment, and lower risk than traditional farming...

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Greenhouse Plant Growing Systems
  • January 6, 2025

Greenhouse Plant Growing Systems

Whatever the growing system used, plant roots need oxygen. Oxygen is used in the root for respiration of...

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Bugs and Greenhouses: Keeping the Bugs Out
  • December 11, 2024

Bugs and Greenhouses: Keeping the Bugs Out

The insects and mites that could become a problem in your greenhouse live on plants. If you bring plants into your...

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What's in your water?
  • December 4, 2018

What's in your water?

One aspect of farming that is often overlooked is the quality of source water being used for crop production. For...

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Shelter from the Storm
  • November 26, 2018

Shelter from the Storm

When the hail started falling in Grinnell, Kansas, there were plenty of disappointed people looking toward Dan and...

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Changing of Seasons
  • August 13, 2018

Changing of Seasons

Back to school means that the changing of the seasons is coming near. For greenhouse growers, maintenance is a key...

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A Look Inside the Grower Workshop
  • August 6, 2018

A Look Inside the Grower Workshop

CropKing Inc. hosts its two-day Introductory Grower Workshop for current and future greenhouse produce growers in...

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