Practical guides on greenhouses, drip irrigation, multi-tunnels and sustainable farming in the USA.
The covering you choose affects light transmission, thermal performance, durability, and operating costs for the life of your greenhouse. Here's a straight comparison of the two main options.
Read article Leafy greens and herbs are among the best crops to start with in a commercial greenhouse. Shorter cycles, strong local demand, and good margins make them attractive. Here's what the production actually looks like.
Read article Drip tape and drip line are not interchangeable. Choosing the wrong one for your crop and setup creates problems that are annoying to fix mid-season. Here's how to pick the right system from the start.
Read article Texas is one of the fastest-growing greenhouse markets in the country. The climate is challenging, the market opportunity is real, and the growers who plan carefully are building successful operations. Here's what you need to know.
Read article California is the largest greenhouse market in the U.S. Here's what makes the state unique for protected agriculture and what growers need to plan for before building.
Read article Tunnel production for raspberries and blackberries is growing fast across the U.S. Here's a practical look at why it works, what it requires, and whether it fits your operation.
Read article The shape of your greenhouse determines how it handles snow, sheds rain, manages airflow, and scales over time. Here's a practical breakdown of the three main structure types used in commercial agriculture.
Read article Vertical farming got a lot of attention and a lot of investment capital. Most of it has collapsed. Here's an honest look at why, and why greenhouses remain the most practical path to controlled-environment agriculture for working farmers.
Read article At some point, a single greenhouse isn't enough. The question of whether to add separate structures or connect them into a multi-bay system shapes your costs, your operations, and your growth ceiling for years.
Read article Bell peppers and specialty peppers are among the most profitable greenhouse crops in the U.S. Here's what it takes to grow them well and what to expect from a commercial operation.
Read article Florida's growing conditions are unlike any other state. The heat, humidity, hurricane exposure, and year-round market access create both unusual challenges and real advantages for greenhouse growers.
Read article A greenhouse is a significant investment. Here are the real funding options available to U.S. farmers, from federal programs to farm lenders, and how to think about structuring the financing.
Read article Cucumbers are one of the most productive and profitable crops for commercial greenhouse growing. They're also demanding. Here's an honest look at what production actually involves.
Read article Open-field farming and greenhouse production are fundamentally different businesses. Here's an honest side-by-side look to help you figure out which direction makes sense for your operation.
Read article Greenhouse tomatoes are one of the most profitable crops in controlled-environment agriculture. They're also more demanding than most growers expect going in. Here's what year one actually looks like.
Read article You don't need 10 acres under cover to make greenhouse production work. Smaller operations are succeeding with protected agriculture across the U.S. Here's how to think about starting small and growing intentionally.
Read article Plastic mulch is one of the highest-return investments in vegetable and berry production. The color, thickness, and material you choose affect weed control, soil temperature, moisture retention, and crop yield. Here's how to make the right call.
Read article High tunnel blueberry production is growing fast across the U.S. Here's a straightforward look at what it takes, what the benefits actually are, and whether it makes sense for your operation.
Read article A greenhouse that isn't engineered for your local weather conditions isn't just a performance problem. It's a structural risk. Here's how to understand snow and wind load ratings before you buy.
Read article Buying a commercial greenhouse is a major decision. These are the questions experienced growers wish they had asked before signing anything.
Read article Since 1995, REGASA has supplied greenhouse structures, drip irrigation, and growing systems to growers across Latin America and the United States. Here's what three decades of working with growers actually teaches you.
Read article Growing twelve months a year is possible in almost every U.S. state with the right structure. Here's an honest look at what year-round greenhouse farming requires and how to know if your operation is ready for it.
Read article Not all greenhouse frames are built the same. Here's what separates a structure that performs season after season from one that fails in year three, and what American growers should ask before they buy.
Read article Macrotunnels have become one of the most practical investments for strawberry operations in the U.S. Here's what they actually do for your harvest window and why berry growers keep coming back to them.
Read article The USDA NRCS EQIP High Tunnel Initiative covers a significant portion of installation costs for qualifying farmers. Here's what the program actually covers and how to apply.
Read article Not sure what structure your farm actually needs? Here's a straightforward breakdown of high tunnels, macrotunnels and commercial greenhouses, what each one does, who it's for, and how to choose.
Read article How drip irrigation systems can cut water use by 50% during drought conditions. Practical strategies, system design and crop-specific tips for American farmers.
Read article Honest ROI analysis for greenhouse farming in the USA. Real numbers on costs, revenue, payback periods and which crops make the most financial sense.
Read article How American farmers are using greenhouses and multi-tunnels to grow strawberries year-round. Varieties, systems, costs and ROI for US berry producers.
Read article Complete comparison of REGASA drip irrigation tapes R1, Q1 and B1-PC. Flow rates, crop recommendations, installation tips and cost analysis for American farmers.
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