GLASE webinar series

GLASE presents “Balancing Cost, Performance, and Quality” Webinar with Chris Higgins on February 22

GLASE will host their first free webinar of the year, “Balancing Cost, Performance, and Quality” on February 22 from 2 – 3 pm ET. Chris Higgins of Hort Americas explores the meaning of quality in greenhouse technology with a focus on horticultural lighting in a conversation with Gretchen Schimelpfenig of GLASE. Attendees will learn how the high-performance […]

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USDA Launches New Working Lands Climate Corps to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders

USDA program will place at least 100 young people in jobs across the country SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new effort to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders. As part of President Biden’s historic American Climate Corps initiative, the Working Lands Climate Corps will provide […]

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Quantified Sensor Technology wins challenge Mexico

Quantified Sensor Technology emerged as the winner in the start- and scale-up challenge, a collaborative effort by GreenTech Americas, the Netherlands Embassy in Mexico, the Netherlands Business Support Office Querétaro, UTEQ, and AVAG. The Dutch start-up stood out among 8 notable entries, earning the opportunity to showcase their innovative and sustainable solutions for the Latin […]

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DesignLights Consortium Announces Formation of Horticultural Controls Technical Working Group

Stakeholder panel will provide advice and feedback as the DLC guides the horticultural lighting industry toward connected, integrated lighting solutions MEDFORD, MA – The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) today announced the formation of a Horticultural Lighting Controls Technical Working Group that will advise and assist the DLC in efforts aimed at accelerating the horticultural lighting industry’s transition to […]

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Industry Leaders from Gotham Greens, Plenty, Red Sun Farms, and Soli Organic join Keynote line-up for Indoor Ag-Con Las Vegas 2024

Top Execs Share Insights on Future Landscape of Controlled Environment Agriculture Las Vegas, NV – Indoor Ag-Con is excited to announce its third keynote address, “Leader Insights: Charting the Future Landscape of Controlled Environment Agriculture,” led by industry veterans on Monday, March 11 at 11am. The keynote will feature Moderator, Daniel Malech, Board Chair of […]

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USDA Encourages Producers Participating in Conservation Reserve Program to Consider Forest Management Incentive

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering financial assistance to agricultural producers and private landowners enrolled in its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to improve the health of their forests. The Forest Management Incentive, available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), can help participants with forest management practices, such as brush management and prescribed […]

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The OptimIA Project presents theOptimIA University lecture series: “Basic Knowledge for Indoor Farming”

Free, online educational materials created to support your learning and training in mastering indoor farming science and technologies What Will I Learn The general learning objectives of this lecture series are:Being familiar with indoor farming system componentsUnderstanding basics of hydroponic culture management, andBeing able to start planning your own indoor farming business What Topics are […]

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 USDA Invests Approximately $11.5 Million in Composting and Food Waste Reduction Projects in 23 States

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $11.5 million in 38 cooperative agreements that support innovative, scalable waste management plans to reduce and divert food waste from landfills. The Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreements, which are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, are part of USDA’s broad support for urban […]

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Adam Bergman, Global Head of AgTech for Citi, Joins Keynote Line-Up for Indoor Ag-Con Las Vegas, March 11-12, 2024

Bergman to deliver address on “Indoor Farming: The Next Revolution in Agriculture”  Las Vegas, NV –Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to announce that Adam Bergman,  Managing Director, Clean Energy Transition Group, Global Head of AgTech for Citi, will deliver the day two morning keynote address on March 12, 2024 at 8 am at Caesars Forum Las […]

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GLASE Launches New Greenhouse Systems Short Course

Researchers, growers, and manufacturers showcase benefits of efficient greenhouse technology ITHACA, NY – The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium will deliver their latest virtual short course with a focus on three interactive greenhouse systems. Experts from academia and industry will share how growers can select and operate greenhouse coverings, climate screens, and supplemental horticultural […]

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Are USDA’s Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm risk management resources right for you?

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) may have the coverage you need if you are running a smaller operation. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Program are great risk management options for urban, organic and innovative producers. Whole Farm Revenue Protection provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance […]

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Texas A&M AgriLife expands controlled environment horticulture initiatives

Horticultural research remains at epicenter of growing field By Adam Russell, Texas A&M AgriLife Communication Specialist Jeff Bednar, owner/operator of Profound Foods in Fairview, is relatively new to controlled environment horticulture. It might surprise any visitor to his 10-acre farm — featuring 10,000 square feet, soon to be 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor […]

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IUNU Gears Up for New Growth Phase with Sales Leader Don Cronin at the Helm

Positioning for Profitable Expansion While Empowering Growers  SEATTLE, WA – IUNU, a leading automation provider in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), announced the appointment of Don Cronin as its new Vice President of Sales, marking a shift towards accelerated growth and market expansion. This move comes at a pivotal moment for both IUNU and the CEA […]

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Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend Jan. 31 Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

All urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders are invited to virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on January 31 from 2-3 p.m. ET.  For more info and to register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_J26CfPVSS8S2zglVIy–3Q?utm_campaign=1226urbganag&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/registration

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