Opinion: Reap The Benefits Of High Tunnels

Points to consider when constructing your high tunnel walls.

Researchers from Cornell University explore the use of a fixed sprayer system in high tunnel berries for effective canopy coverage.

Managing pests in vegetable transplants is an integrated process that includes sanitation, sound cultural practices, the use of resistant cultivars, and proper use of the correct crop protectant.

Choose the proper site and construction materials and heed advice on irrigation and crop protection options.

Effort earns research team leaders the 2013 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Partnership Award for Innovative Programs and Projects.

Kikkoman soy sauce, low potassium lettuce, and fast food restaurants are just a few of the markets where greenhouse vegetables are making an appearance.

Steve Hale of St Bethany Fresh details what it takes to break into the greenhouse vegetable market — and stay there.

Take note of what to consider when using insect nets or other exclusion methods in high tunnels.

A greenhouse that incurs lower costs and is “greener” than the average greenhouse is what the researchers at […]

Skeeter Bethea has grown fresh produce in Florida for years and has learned a lot about the nuances […]

Consumption trends for fresh market produce have changed significantly over the last two decades. Concerns have been expressed […]

During the seedling stage of pepper development, the stage is set for the season. The following tips can […]

With consumer interest in locally raised foods steadily growing, vegetable farmers are discovering they can add an important […]

Just like in the U.S., peppers and tomatoes are popular greenhouse-grown vegetables in the Netherlands. While participating in […]

When choosing which greenhouse vegetable varieties to produce, growers must take several factors into consideration. Patricia Rorabaugh, a […]

High tunnels are hitting the mark for farmers who sell their produce at the Athens Farmers Market in […]

Tree fruit expert Desmond Layne may have taken his talents from Clemson University to Washington State University, but […]

Lipman has installed a Cravo retractable roof greenhouse at its farm in Naples, FL. According to Gerry Odell, […]

Editor’s Note: Dr. Kacira is an associate professor in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department and Controlled Environment […]