LAS VEGAS — Indoor Ag-Con, the premier trade show and conference for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is pleased to announce that the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) will hold its 33rd Annual Convention alongside Indoor Ag-Con’s upcoming March 11-12, 2025 edition at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. This news follows the recent announcement that the CEA Alliance, the membership trade association representing vertical farms and greenhouse producers, will also be hosting its annual meeting and presenting the opening morning ‘State of the Industry’ keynote address at Indoor Ag-Con. Together, these co-locations will bring a diverse community of CEA…
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The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern facility will centralize ARS labs currently at the University of California, Davis, and support advances in climate resilience, water scarcity solutions, pest management, and crop preservation. The two-story, 59,000-square-foot building will house four ARS research units: Crops Pathology and Genetics, Invasive Species and Pollinator Health, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, and Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems. Together, the teams will enhance agricultural sustainability across California and the Western U.S., according to a news release.…
Nominations Now Open; Winners Will Be Announced At Gala Luncheon During Indoor Ag-Con March 11-12, 2025 Edition LAS VEGAS -Indoor Ag-Con and Inside Grower magazine are proud to announce the inaugural CEAs — Cultivating Excellence Awards. This prestigious new awards program is designed to recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, spotlighting achievements across three categories: Operational Excellence, Good Stewardship, and Product Innovation. Presented at a special gala luncheon on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the 12th annual edition of Indoor Ag-Con, held at the Westgate Las Vegas, The CEAs will honor trailblazing businesses and standout products that…
From FloralDaily.com “In the world of horticulture, every investment must deliver exceptional value. We know that one of the most critical inputs to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) environment is lighting. By now, it’s well understood by most in the industry that LED lighting is the lighting technology of today and the future. The reasons are many—superior efficacy leading to significant energy savings, higher outputs, ease of control and dimming, and the ability to combine different types of LEDs to create the optimal spectrum for specific applications, just to name a few,” states the Acuity Brands team. The decision to incorporate…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. Partners will provide $968 million in contributions to amplify the impact of the federal investment. Selected RCPP projects will help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and expand voluntary, locally led conservation strategies to enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis. Today’s investment is made with funding available through the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act. The…
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2024– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $33.5 million for 113 grant projects in 43 states and territories to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems and increase the availability of locally grown agricultural products. The funding will be distributed through the Local Agriculture Market Program’s (LAMP) Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs (FMLFPP) and the Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. “The Local Agriculture Market Program is a key piece of USDA’s efforts to strengthen local and regional food systems with over $220 million awarded to 597 projects since 2021,” said USDA Under…
An engaging and informative conference tailored for both new and prospective growers interested in specialty crop production under controlled environments, as well as experienced growers looking to deepen their understanding of the basics of crop production in such settings. The event will be held from 8 a.m.- 4:40 p.m. on December 5 at the Water Education Building at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252. In-Person & Virtual Registration Options Available! Speakers
LAS VEGAS – Building on the success of the 2024 pre-event workshop, Indoor Ag-Con is excited to announce its continued partnership with Ceres University to host two comprehensive CEA Food Safety Workshops ahead of the 2025 Indoor Ag-Con trade show, scheduled for March 11-12 at the Westgate Las Vegas. This workshop series, tailored for professionals in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming industries, will offer food safety managers, quality assurance personnel, and executives a valuable opportunity to expand their knowledge and revalidate HACCP Certification. The CEA Food Safety Workshops, scheduled for March 10, 2025, will feature two sessions:Workshop One: Internal Review…
Ithaca, NY October 23, 2024 — Cornell University’s Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium is thrilled to announce the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing in a GLASE workforce development initiative. The Empowering Greenhouse Resiliency with an Optimized Workforce (E-GROW) project is designed to inspire and develop youth competency in agricultural technology (AgTech) and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). In partnership with seven project collaborators and ten middle and high schools across four U.S. states, E-GROW will launch a certificate program, preparing the next generation for careers in the rapidly evolving field of CEA. “Young people are…
If you already have taken Field Diagnosis of Plant Disease or know how to identify diseases but have doubts on your best choices for management, Practical Disease Management is the course for you! This is the last course for 2024 of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training courses offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension. This is an intermediate course that teaches to prevent disease by learning how disease develop and spread, understand basic organic and conventional management, and safely apply and handle fungicides. This course is taught in English and Spanish. Practical Disease Management is taught by Dr. Carrie…
“Introduction to Greenhouse Environmental Control for Crop Production” is a 14-week certificate course designed and offered by ADVANCEA. The course will provide students with foundational information about the essentials of greenhouse environment control for a variety of commonly-grown crops. Based on our previous experience offering this course, it was substantially revised and improved with the aim of making it most relevant to beginning and intermediate greenhouse growers. Who Should Take This Course? This course will provide a strong understanding of greenhouse environment control to those who are already employed in the industry, or those enrolled in an academic program with desire to…
The greenhouse lighting landscape is changing as automation brings new capabilities to growers and is proven to save energy. Growers, researchers, manufacturers, educators, policymakers, and other industry leaders from across North America and beyond will gather to explore dynamic lighting via thought-provoking researcher and grower panels, presentations on new technologies, and an exciting keynote from Tessa Pocock, a lighting expert with over 40 years of horticulture experience. Registration is limited to 100 attendees so secure your place in Montréal on November 6 today. The 2024 GLASE Summit Agenda: 9:30 – 10:00 amWelcome and Presentation from Anchor Partner Sollum Technologies 10:00amKeynote SpeakerTessa Pocock, Independent…
Third edition took place from 8 to 10 October at Messe Dortmund In its third edition, VertiFarm, the leading international trade fair for Next Level Farming and New Food Systems, offered participants from the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector plenty of space to hold in-depth discussions and make valuable contacts. The aim: to create sustainable synergies so that visions become reality. The focus was particularly on the innovative industry of vertical farming and cannabis cultivation. In addition to well-known national and international manufacturers and renowned scientific and research institutions, the start-up scene was once again well represented. Dortmund, 14 October…
LAS VEGAS – Indoor Ag-Con, the largest, longest-running gathering for the greenhouse, vertical farming, controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry, is pleased to announce the slate of members for its 2025 Advisory Board. This distinguished group of industry leaders will provide valuable insights that will guide the continued growth and development of the event’s conference program, special event features, and exhibition throughout the coming year. The Advisory Board plays a crucial role in ensuring that Indoor Ag-Con remains at the forefront of the indoor agriculture industry. With expertise spanning the diverse sectors of CEA, including greenhouse and vertical farming, the board’s contributions…