Woodland, CA – Sakata Seed America, Inc. is pleased to announce a strategic executive leadership transition, effective April 1, 2025. After more than fifteen years of dedicated service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sakata Seed America, Inc, Dave Armstrong will step into the role of Executive Chairman, where he will continue to provide strategic oversight and guidance for the business. Eduardo (Ed) Flores will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, taking over operational responsibility and leading Sakata Seed America into its next phase of growth. Ed joined Sakata Seed America in 2021 as Chief Operating…
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Winners To Be Announced At Gala Luncheon During Indoor Ag-Con 2025 Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (January 30, 2025) – Indoor Ag-Con, Inside Growermagazine and presenting sponsor BPGrower.com are proud to announce the finalists for the inauguralCEAs — 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…
What an interesting conversation between Dr Guil Signorini and our very own Christopher Higgins.In this video they discuss both the state of the industry as well as a critique of the Wageningen Plant Research white paper “Locations for the highest-potential greenhouse development in the world.”They looked at the goal of the paper:- Increasing demand for greenhouses worldwide.They looked at the objective of the paper:- Help Dutch greenhouse construction companies identify new markets abroad.They then discussed the realities of the paper vs the current realities of the market based on Dr. Signorini (The Ohio State University)market analysis and USA based data.
January 27, 2025 — A UF/IFAS assistant professor has been selected by the U.S. Sec. of Agriculture for a USDA federal advisory committee to provide guidance for supporting urban agriculture and innovative production across the U.S. Catherine Campbell, an assistant professor in the UF/IFAS family, youth and community sciences department, was recently chosen for the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee. The 3-year appointment positions Campbell in an advisory role to – along with 11 other committee members – provide the Secretary of Agriculture with evidence-based information to inform regulations, laws and other decisions related to agriculture. “Dr. Campbell’s selection…
90+ Expert Speakers, 25 Sessions Covering Technical Grower Techniques, Operations, Market Trends, Cannabis, and Sprout Grower Insights Indoor Ag-Con, the largest show dedicated to controlled environment agriculture, greenhouse and vertical farming, is excited to unveil its comprehensive lineup of educational tracks for its upcoming 2025 conference at the Westgate Las Vegas March 11-12, 2025. This year’s program is designed to offer in-depth insights and practical knowledge across the entire spectrum of CEA, appealing to growers, business leaders, and industry innovators alike. Recognized as a major global platform for influential thought leaders from diverse backgrounds, Indoor Ag-Con’s all-star lineup of speakers…
Zenith Global is delighted to announce details of its 6th annual Vertical Farming World Congress, set to take place from 7 to 9 October 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This annual industry event is recognised as the highest-level and most significant industry event of the year, welcoming a dedicated audience of vertical farm operators, suppliers, customers and industry advisers, representing leading businesses from all around the globe. Past attendees have praised it as the ‘” go to” event of the industry’, ‘the premier platform for discovering key insights’ and ‘by far the best Congress you can go to for the Vertical…
Las Vegas, NV (January 16, 2025) –Indoor Ag-Con, the largest show dedicated to indoor agriculture, is the place to find the latest trends shaping the future of farming. Come March 11-12, farmers, growers, ag tech leaders, suppliers, advocates and enthusiasts will converge at Westgate Las Vegas to experience an expanded Expo Hall with 200+ exhibiting companies offering the most cutting-edge products, services and tools on the market. Indoor agriculture has reached new heights, with innovative technologies and practices, helping pave the way for a sustainable future in food production. As the world faces increasing challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and urbanization, the indoor farming sector…
Hurricane Milton caused agricultural production losses with an estimated value between $190.4 million and $642.7 million in Florida, according to a preliminary report by the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP). The report is based on a diverse set of baseline data and surveys UF/IFAS agricultural economists distributed to producers. Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Oct. 9 near Siesta Key and generated significant tornado activity between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12. Hurricane-force winds impacted 14 Florida counties: Brevard, Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole and Volusia. An additional 43 Florida counties experienced…
200+ Exhibitors, Keynotes, Educational Sessions, Networking Events, NEW CEA Awards Indoor Ag-Con, the largest and premier trade show and conference dedicated to vertical farming | greenhouse | controlled environment agriculture returns March 11-12 to a new and expanded location, Westgate Las Vegas. Indoor Ag-Con unites farmers, growers, hospitality industry executives, ag tech leaders, suppliers, academics, investors and advocates under one roof for two days of education, inspiration and networking. Attendees can explore an expansive Expo Hall with 200+ world-class exhibitors featuring the most cutting-edge technologies, products and services in the indoor agriculture industry from lighting and…
Photo right: Chuck Tryon, Bushel Boy Farms Author: Tinneke Hattingh © HortiDaily.com Bushel Boy Farms has established itself as a provider of greenhouse-grown produce for over three decades. Based in Owatonna, Minnesota, and Mason City, Iowa, the company operates two high-tech greenhouse facilities, spanning a combined 48 acres of growing surface. “Bushel Boy is a vertically integrated growing company that grows, packages, and markets a wide variety of greenhouse-grown produce sold under the Bushel Boy brand,” shares Chuck Tryon, President of Bushel Boy Farms. While premium-quality tomatoes remain the main focus of its operations, the company is also expanding into other high-demand…
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…
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…