272 Arize Element L1000 LED fixtures are being gifted to OSU’s horticulture program to help bring light to a future greenhouse on campusThe greenhouse aims to be operational in 2021 CLEVELAND—GE Current, a Daintree company has gifted 272 horticultural lighting fixtures to The Ohio State University to benefit the university’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. The Arize Element L1000 LED fixtures will illuminate a state-of-the-art greenhouse being built within the new Controlled Environment Food Production Research Complex. The greenhouse was made possible with funding from Nationwide Insurance, as well as support from other Ohio-based companies. “We are excited…
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A new YouTube video (https://youtu.be/lkSiSmDwIqw) by Dr. Paul Fisher from the University of Florida IFAS Extension describes how to sample, interpret, and solve chemical issues for water used to irrigate greenhouses and nurseries. Dr. Fisher introduces the free online WaterQual tool at cleanwater3.org to interpret your water quality analysis. This video is the first in a new series called “Five Tips for Horticulture” featured on the Greenhouse Training Online channel (https://tinyurl.com/ufgto). The series will highlight technical topics from university and industry experts. Look for upcoming videos on topics such as growing media, vermicompost, and nutrient control in hydroponics. The channel…
AppHarvest, a Pioneering Developer and Operator of Sustainable, Large-Scale Controlled Environment Indoor Farms, to Become a PublicAgTech Company CNBC highlights AppHarvest announcement Press Release – AppHarvest (“the Company”), a developer and operator of large-scale, high-tech controlled environment indoor farms, and Novus Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: NOVS) (“Novus Capital”), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in AppHarvest becoming a public company. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named AppHarvest and is expected to remain listed on Nasdaq under a new ticker symbol. The combined company will…
Save the date! The Ohio State UniversityGREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Improving Production via Listening to PlantsJanuary 27-29, 2021 A virtual workshop from 10 am to 2 pm (ET) daily Topics focus on fundamentals and use of sensor technology for improved environmental control for food and ornamental crop production, including: Greenhouse management fundamentals: Plant physiological and physical aspects, pests, and diseasePlant monitoring tools: Just in time irrigation, graphical tracking, and moreCommercial plant response-based technologies and toolsOSU research updates Speakers (confirmed) include Ohio State University faculty: Dr. Luis Canas, Dr. Francesca Hand, Dr. Michelle Jones, Dr. Chieri Kubota, Dr. Peter Ling, and Dr. Uttara Samarakoon;…
University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online courses Earn CEUs with Weed Management starting October 26! Understand all aspects of weed management in nurseries and greenhouses including weed identification, developing herbicide programs, and the latest non-chemical methods of weed control that work. Weed Management is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training courses offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension. This intermediate course is designed for growers with some experience and training and offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for many states in the United States. Topics covered include weed identification, herbicides, calibration, non-chemical methods of weed control, impact of production…
We have been following Stephen Ritz for years and have always been one of his biggest fans! We agree that everyone should have easy access to healthy food choices and support the work being done in public schools in The Bronx and beyond. Generation Growth – Theatrical Trailer from Mu Sun on Vimeo.
Press Release – Indoor Ag-Con October Webinar Schedule Announced: What do space farming, greenhouse simplicity and triple bottom line farms have in common? Each topic is part of the Indoor Ag-Conversations free webinar series schedule for October 2020. Produced Indoor Ag-Con, LLC, programs include: Association For Vertical Farming Presents: Harnessing the Growing Synergy Between Space Farming And Terrestrial Indoor Agriculture October 7, 2020 | 2-3 pm ESTRegistration Link: This program is presented by the Association for Vertical Farming. Over the decades there has been both the evolution and transformation of biologically-based life support innovations that have now been adopted — and are being improved upon — in…
By Silver Fern. Originally shared with GPN If you are an owner or manager of a business, you are likely an operator and an investor. As an investor, you decide what to do with the capital you have. Should you: 1) keep it in cash, 2) reinvest in your business, or 3) return it to shareholders? Alongside day-to-day management, deciding what to do with the capital available to you drives the success of your business. Consider this from Warren Buffett: The lack of skill that many CEOs have at capital allocation is no small matter: After ten years on the…
This presentation ‘Hydroponic Nutrient Management Basics’ was given by Dan Gillespie (JR Peters Inc.) during our 22nd cafe forum on September 22nd, 2020. Indoor Ag Science Cafe is organized by the OptimIA project team funded by USDA SCRI grant program. Cafe Archive & QA Forum Our archived Indoor Ag Science Cafe page in OptimIA website now has a forum function! Please click on presentations of your interest and ask your quick questions. Notifications come to us and we should be able to respond promptly. Submit Your General Questions for ‘Indoor Ag Sci Queries’! Please submit your questions (anonymously if you wish) about sciences and…
Oct. 8-Nov. 2, 2020 Learn Online This Year! Special Features Will Excite You. Apply now! The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak this year has forced the Japan Plant Factory Association (JPFA) to give up running its renowned Introductory Training Course on Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting (PFALs) as usual since JPFA gives top priority to the safety of prospective attendees. However, JPFA is offering the course online in October in response to requests from indoor farmers, researchers and future entrepreneurs in the exciting and emerging field of PFALs, also known as vertical farms. Since 2010, JPFA and Chiba University have organized…
By Godfrey Dol It is said that managing irrigation is a bit like being married. No matter how hard you try, you never do it right. But it is because we try that we succeed in having a happy marriage. Plants need water and fertilizer to grow. In the hi-tech glasshouse industry, we apply both at the same time. A fertilizer injection system provides the fertilizer, and the drip irrigation system distributes the water evenly to the plants. How hard can it be? When I was a student studying Chemistry, I was never interested in Agriculture. You plant a seed,…
Top Companies to Share Expertise at Online Congress The first Vertical Farming World Congress will be held online from 22nd to 24th September, bringing together the sector’s top minds and businesses, who believe the coronavirus pandemic will accelerate the industry’s inevitable growth. With the theme ‘Shaping Food’s Future’, the event is sponsored by LED lighting solutions provider Heilux. “This is a unique opportunity for interested investors, agriculturalists, food producers, suppliers, academics and governments,” commented Richard Hall, Chairman of event organiser Zenith Global, the food and drink experts. “There may never be a better time, because the industry is rapidly establishing…
All things food in and for urban areas will be in focus during the 3rd Urban Food Systems Symposium scheduled for virtual delivery on Wednesdays in October and hosted this year by Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension. 2020 Urban Food Systems Symposium online sessions will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT every Wednesday in October. If you’ve got an interest in any aspect of urban food systems there’s a session for you and you are encouraged attend. The format for each Wednesday session includes one or more live keynote speakers supplemented by breakout discussions,…
Indoor Farming Technology Sales & Support position for the territory of North and South America This is an outstanding opportunity for a person who is willing to learn theControlled Environment Agriculture business from the ground up. There issignificant advancement potential for the right person in this rapidly growing cutting-edge company. For Interest in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to Ron Acorn at racorn@dascom.com Job Objective: Develop HYVE Indoor Farming Systems business by Sales andSupport of customersResponsibilities:Support HYVE System salesTake customer calls and inquiresUpdate and maintain data in CRM systemProactive phone calls for follow up/appointments/GrowLab toursCollaboratively develop Quotes…