Press Release– OHP announces a key formulation change to its Ancora® Microbial Insecticide, designed to make spray applications easier in a greenhouse and nursery. OMRI listed and approved for organic production, Ancora contains a naturally-occurring fungus that infects both foliar and soil-dwelling pests such as whiteflies, thrips, aphids, leafminers, spider mites, grubs, and other pests. The new Ancora is formulated on a different carrier which allows the product to mix more readily in water for easier sprayer application. “The new Ancora is formulated on a diatomaceous earth granule which will make it easier to mix and then move through spray…
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By guest author Rick Passo I have been with this Conference from the very start: learning, collaborating, networking and doing my utmost to create global recognition for how Las Vegas can lead the world in food policy, food innovation, food technology and food justice. I am interested especially in food and horticultural therapy for special needs populations including the severely mentally ill and those with traumatic brain disorders, which is my main interest in the controlled environment agriculture sector. Having experienced every Indoor Ag-Con Conference here in Las Vegas, my perspective is molded by following the progression and growth and…
University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online courses Nutrient Management 1 (Introduction) Train yourself, or your staff, to make better crop management decisions by learning the basics of plant nutrition management. Nutrient Management 1 is the second course of the 2019 Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension. This course is intermediate level and designed for people with some experience or entry university level, and are in production, technical, or sales role. Topics covered include common nutrient problems, essential nutrients, fertilizer types, onsite pH and EC testing, and growing media. The course is offered in English…
Indoor Ag Science Café in May started out with a presentation by Dr. Roberto Lopez on environmental factors affecting human-health promoting nutrients and growth of microgreens. This is an area of studies in which we expect to develop in the next few years, taking advantage of full capacities of controlled environment without being affected outdoor weather conditions. It was a great review of microgreens production practices and possibility of environmentally improving the plant morphology, and enhancing the growth, and nutritional quality of microgreens. Roberto’s recent study shows that 1) plants can be taller (easier to cut) under lower light, 2)…
Press Release – The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research’s (FFAR) 2018 Annual Report outlines the organization’s success in building strategic public-private partnerships, funding transformative research and supporting the next-generation of researchers. FFAR funded a wide-range of groundbreaking projects in 2018 that address agriculture challenges ranging from methane emissions in cattle to computational modeling of food access. FFAR also developed several scientific programs that focus on a variety of food and agriculture challenges, including exploring the complexity of food system interventions, improving animal welfare and stimulating innovative aquaculture research. In 2018, FFAR awarded more than 50 grants, totaling over $32…
Press Release – LAS VEGAS – Held May 22-24, 2019 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, the 7th annual Indoor Ag-Con line-up of keynotes, sessions, panel discussions and exhibits attracted growers, academics and other industry members from throughout the US, Canada and several other foreign countries. “As the first edition under our management we were very pleased with the attendance and the overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve received from the industry,” said Nancy Hallberg, who, along with other event industry veterans Brian Sullivan and Kris Sieradzki, acquired Indoor Ag-Con LLC from founder Newbean Capital in December 2018. “From growers…
PRESS RELEASE – Amsterdam, 28 May 2019 –GreenTech contributes to the overall health trend with showcasing the optimalization of new crops such as vanilla, curcuma, black pepper and medicinal cannabis. The largest and most progressive growers of fruit, flowers, vegetables and medicinal cannabis from all over the world come together at the trade show and share their practices and knowledge. Health The overall health trend and the demand of consumers for new and exotic crops create opportunities but also challenges for the horticulture. A number of scientists are calling for action when it comes to our food system. Vitamins and…
Each week, North Shore produces thousands of Sustainably Grown herbs bearing the SCS Kingfisher ecolabel. Certification from SCS provides transparency that retail customers and consumers trust. Learn more: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/ser…SHOW MORE
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will hold its 2019 Research Summit from October 15-17 in Troy, New York. At the event, LRC Partners, Alliance Members, and LRC Members will come together to network, discuss, contribute, and learn from each other on timely topics related to the impact of light on society and the environment. The event starts on the evening of Tuesday, October 15 with tours of the LRC facilities, networking events, and a keynote dinner where Dr. Mark Rea of the LRC will discuss the new lighting ecosystem – using lighting to improve human health,…
PRESS RELEASE – Seven dynamic international agtech start-ups will be taking the spotlight at the Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit in New York, (June 19-20), seeking investment opportunities and corporate connections to scale up innovative solutions including machine learning algorithms, A.I., hydroponics technology and indoor farming production. The summit’s Technology Showcase session will feature a selection of exciting entrepreneurs as they pitch to an audience of 300 indoor operators, food producers, technology developers, investors and retailers from around the world. The TechHub is a dedicated space for start-ups to showcase their breakthrough solutions up close within the exhibition and networking area. Featured start-ups include:…
Company will accelerate vision for a more efficient, traceable, and compliant agricultural economy with investment and new board members PRESS RELEASE – NEW YORK, NY – May 22, 2019 – Artemis (formerly Agrilyst), the leading enterprise Cultivation Management Platform (CMP), today announced it has closed a $8 million Series A funding round co-led by Astanor Ventures and Talis Capital with participation from existing investors New York State’s Empire State Development Fund and iSelect Fund. The company has raised $11.75m to date and will use the new funding to rapidly scale sales and expand its team across product, engineering, sales and marketing.…
Press Release – Munich – May 22, 2019 –Fluence by Osram LED horticultural lighting has been launched in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), supported by an experienced team of technical advisers to help growers produce the best crops possible to meet market demands in the region. The move follows Osram’s acquisition last year of Fluence Bioengineering Inc., a leading supplier of energy-efficient LED lighting for commercial crop production and research applications, founded in 2013 in Austin, Texas. “The latest generation of LEDs are energy efficient and are ready to replace traditional lighting, as they produce equal or better-quality crops,”…
Patented technology delivers the industry’s fastest linear suspended retrofit product.Product engineering and design goes beyond energy to deliver multi-level efficiencies.Digital solutions save time and money in cities, supermarkets and conference rooms. PRESS RELEASE – PHILADELPHIA – May 20, 2019 – Current, powered by GE unveiled a series of new products and digital solutions at LIGHTFAIR International that provide channel partners and distributors with workflow improvements and deliver productivity savings to end users. The company is focused on engineering products that extend benefits beyond energy savings with innovative approaches to installation, component modularity and asset management. “Multi-level efficiency means thinking beyond energy efficiency and using…
This tomato-picking robot is more efficient than humans and can work 24/7 from CNBC. Published by CNBC – Root AI’s Virgo robot is designed to pick tomatoes. It has a camera and artificial intelligence software that analyzes whether the tomato is ripe, and an arm with delicate “fingers” that swings out and snags the fruit right off the vine. The machine has been tested at a greenhouse in California, and if everything goes according to plan at Root AI, you might be eating a tomato picked by a robot. Urban Ag readers: What do you think of this robot? Let…