Welcome to 5th Annual Controlled Environment Horticulture Conference
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas Dallas, TX
December 7, 2023 || 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
December 8, 2023 || 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
We invite you to attend the 5th annual Texas A&M Controlled Environment Conference. The conference is designed for new and prospective growers interested in specialty crop production under a controlled environment and for experienced growers who want to learn more about the latest research by local and national experts in the field.
The conference will be held at the state-of-the-art Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas, located at 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75252.
The conference will be presented in a hybrid format, with in-person and virtual participation accepted.
Registration Options:
In-Person Registration ($150.00)
Thursday (December 7, 2023)
- Registration starts at 7:30 am and the program starts at 8:30 am.
- Donuts & coffee available before registration begins.
- Lunch provided
- Dinner reception at 6:00 pm.
Friday (December 8, 2023)
- Tour of Eden Green Technologies in Cleburne, TX
*Seating on the bus is limited to 40 persons. Registrants can also drive their personal vehicles to attend the tour.
Virtual Registration ($100.00)
Agenda
Thursday, December 7, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 am Onsite Registration; Coffee, Donuts
8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome, Introductory remarks.
Dr. Joe Masabni, Dallas Center
8:45 – 9:00 am Center Vision, and Research Update.
Dr. Daniel Leskovar, Dallas Center/Uvalde Center
9:00 – 9:20 am Spinach hydroponics in deep water culture hydroponic system.
Dr. Qianwen Zhang, Dallas Center
9:20 – 9:40 am Light & temperature control strategies to increase yield and quality for indoor farming.
Sangjun Jeong (graduate student), Dallas Center
9:40 – 10:00 am Solving food safety in CEH with superhydrophobic coatings
Dr. Joe Masabni, Dallas Center
10:00-10:30 Planning Production Efficiency in CEH
Dr. Simone Valle de Souza, MSU
10:30 –11:00 am Break and Exhibitor Visit
11:00 – 11:30 am CEH Labor Requirements
Dr. Simone Valle de Souza, MSU
11:30 – 12:00 pm Advancement of Plant Sensing Technology for Sustainable Crop Production Under Controlled Environment
Dr. Murat Kacira, University of Arizona
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 1:30 pm Light and Nutrient Management for Indoor Strawberries
Dr. Yujin Park, ASU
1:30 – 1:50 pm Supplemental silicon for hydroponic lettuce production: An underutilized nutrient
Dr. Seunghyun Choi, Uvalde Center
1:50 – 2:10 pm Lettuce cultivar evaluation for sustainable hydroponic production in greenhouse and indoor farming
Dr. Desire Djidonou, TAMU Commerce
2:10 – 2:30 pm Automation & AI in Controlled Environment
Dr. Azlan Zahid, Dallas Center
2:30 – 2:40 pm Intelligent Algorithms for CEH: A Leap Towards Sustainable Agriculture
Willem Verkade, Hoogendoorn, USA
2:40 – 2:50 pm CEH Entomology New Program
Dr. Arash Kheirodin, Dallas Center
2:50 – 3:00 pm CEH Breeding New Program
Dr. Krishna Bhattarai, Dallas Center
3:00 – 3:30 pm Break and Exhibitor Visit
3:30 – 4:20 pm Industry introduction/panel
Moderator: Chris Higgins
4:30 – 5:30 pm Tour of Dallas hydroponic facilities
6:00 pm Reception/dinner (provided)
Friday, December 8, 2023
8:00 – 8:30 am Load Bus
8:30 am Leave for Eden Green in Cleburne
10:00 – 11:00 am Tour of Eden Green Technology Greenhouses
Aaron Fields
11:00 am Return to Dallas Center
12:00 pm Program ends
Note: for more information, please contact: Dr. Joe Masabni at jmasabni@ag.tamu.edu
Registration Options
The conference will be presented in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation accepted.
In-Person Attendance
$150
for Day 1 morning coffee and donuts,
lunch, and dinner reception 6 pm.
Virtual Attendance
$100
Links will be sent out prior
to start of the event.
Sponsorships
$250-$2000
Price varies according to
level of sponsorship.
Speakers
Sponsors
Hotel Information
**Participants are encouraged to make their own hotel reservations.
Nearby Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn **Close to Center**
1001 W. Pres. George Bush Turnpike
Richardson, TX 75080
972-792-9393
Staybridge Suites Plano - Richardson Area **Close to Center**
301 Silverglen Dr.
Plano, TX 75075
972-612-8180
Residence INN by Marriott **Close to Center**
Dallas Plano/Richardson at Coit Rd
300 Silverglen Dr.
Plano, TX 75075
972-596-3200
Quality Inn-West Plano - Dallas
5021 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
972-867-8000
La Quinta Inn & Suites - Plano
4800 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
972-599-0700
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Plano
4712 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
972-519-0303
Extended Stay America - Plano
4709 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
972-596-9966
Doubletree by Hilton - Richardson
1981 N Central Expy
Richardson, TX 75080
972-644-4000
Holiday Inn Express - Richardson
1655 N Central Expressway
Richardson, TX 75080
972-238-1900
