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Since greenhouses remove the mortality factors that would suppress spider mites, growers are especially vulnerable to an infestation. These factors include predators, extreme temperatures, and volatile weather conditions. “Greenhouses have suitable temperatures year-round and often ideal temperatures for the growth rate of insects,” says Laura Ingwell, Ph.D., associate professor of entomology at Purdue University. “Growers  Continue Reading »

Jack Maruna has spent the last four years at the intersection of horticulture, hospitality, and the culinary arts. He dedicated most of that time to Auburn University’s Food U program, a campus-wide effort that brings locally grown food to students across campus. He brought knowledge from that experience to his new role at Jones Valley  Continue Reading »

Take a stroll through Great Lakes Growers’ 2.75-acre greenhouse operation in Burton, Ohio, and it’s like walking through time. Managing facilities ranging in age from six to 13 years old, Director of Growing Renato Zardo doesn’t just grow lettuce. He fine-tunes a production strategy that adapts to each environment’s strengths to maintain consistent yield and  Continue Reading »