A Natural Alternative   Greenhouse Product News August 2008   By George C. Elliott
The recently introduced CowPots, manufactured from manure fiber, offer an unconventional alternative to standard plastic pots.

Water Woes: Part 2   Greenhouse Product News July 2008   Demie Moore, Fred Harned and Rick Bechtel
It won’t be easy, but with some solid education, initiative and collaboration, growers can stay afloat during challenging water times.

Water Woes   Greenhouse Product News June 2008   Demie Moore, Fred Harned and Rick Bechtel
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Seeking Solutions Abroad   Greenhouse Product News May 2008   By Darhiana Mateo
It’s no secret that greenhouse energy bills are at an all-time peak, and profits are far from it. Two MSU professors are thinking outside the box and researching innovative strategies with the potential to turn things around.

Techniques for Fighting Rising Energy Costs   Greenhouse Product News May 2008   By Patricia Dean
Faced with increased material costs, labor issues and rising energy prices, growers are looking to gain a competitive advantage.

Straw Pots   Greenhouse Product News April 2008   By Peggy Van de Wetering
As the push for sustainability gathers momentum, eco-friendly packaging is emerging as a critical piece of the puzzle.
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Learning to Conserve   Greenhouse Product News April 2008   By Jasmina Radjevic
Creating an energy-efficient greenhouse structure can be challenging, with rising energy costs and resources becoming scarce in parts of the country. But Pleasant View Gardens has managed to do so and even see a payback. Read on for some hot ideas.
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Sustainability — Shaping Tomorrow   Greenhouse Product News December 2007   By Stan Pohmer
In an ongoing struggle to define sustainability, implement environmentally and economically responsible practices, and establish an industry-wide standard, it’s critical that we have a say today on what the future will look like.