Carbon dioxide (CO2) is extremely important in CEA vegetable, fruit, flower or cannabis production, whether in a greenhouse or a vertical farm. As most of us know CO2 is a key component of photosynthesis and directly impacts plant growth, allowing for significantly increased crop yields when, as an example, provided as a supplement in a greenhouse environment; essentially acting as a “plant food” that can lead to larger plants, higher quality produce, and faster growth cycles when managed properly. Why is CO2 in commercial horticulture? Elevated CO2 concentrations are proven to improve yield in CEA facilities. The challenge for most…
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Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, working groups will be hosted in partnership with Berkeley Lab as part of the CEA Accelerator Project PORTLAND, Ore. (September 18, 2024) — Resource Innovation Institute (RII), a not-for-profit, public-private partnership advancing climate resilience, announced today the topics for its working groups under the CEA Accelerator Project. Funded through the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) and hosted in partnership with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), each working group brings together members from the public sector, academia, private sector and growers to examine critical issues relevant to the ongoing advancement of Controlled Environment…
Register today for the 2024 GLASE Summit in Montréal on November 6 and learn from an experienced line-up of growers from the United States and Canada. Each operation, as unique as it is innovative, was selected to provide perspectives spanning geography, scale, and experience with various crops, including lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, microgreens, and other vegetables. Other Summit highlights include an engaging researcher panel, presentations on new technologies, a networking event, and a keynote by Tessa Pocock, Chief Science Officer of Soli Organic. The event will be held at Hotel St. Paul, and a hotel room block is available. Attendance is limited to 100…
Success with your Latino Workforce – NEW FOR 2024!Weed ManagementConcepts of communication and culture, and how they apply to your Latino workforce to create a positive and efficient work environment for all your employees.Understand weed management strategies for nurseries and greenhouses, including weed identification, herbicides and non-chemical methods for effective control. Success with your Latino Workforce is taught by Dr. Claudio Pasian, Professor Emeritus at the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University where he taught for 25 years. This brand-new course will prepare non-Latino supervisors or coworkers of Latino employees to solve issues in the…
VertiFarm to showcase trends, technology and expertise depicting the rapid development of vertical farming in urban areas The business and networking forum VertiFarm, together with the science-geared AVF Summit, is bringing the industry’s foremost players in over 40 countries together in Dortmund. Awaiting decision-makers in the agricultural, food and pharmaceutical industries are innovations, trends and ongoing developments in the fields of controlled environment agriculture (CEA), next-level farming and new food systems. Dortmund – VertiFarm will be focusing once again on tomorrow’s cultivation possibilities between 8 and 10 October. For the third time, the international next-level farming and new food systems…
Integrating artificial intelligence into today’s environmental control systems could reduce energy consumption for indoor agriculture by 25% – potentially helping to feed the world as its population rises, Cornell engineers have found. “If we incorporate AI into agricultural plant factories – large-scale indoor farms with complete lighting and climate control – all around the world, we can facilitate crop photosynthesis, transpiration, and respiration in these buildings,” said Benjamin Decardi-Nelson, a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Fengqi You, the Roxanne E. and Michael J. Zak Professor in Energy Systems Engineering in Cornell Engineering. “We can expect to see substantial energy…
Businesses able to present at the AVF Summit From 8 to 10 October 2024, VertiFarm, the next-level farming, controlled environment agriculture and new food systems show, will be focusing once again on sustainable transformation of agriculture and production of alternative foods. Industry giants will once again be meeting innovative start-ups at Messe Dortmund – and will also be given a special opportunity at this year’s show as VertiFarm partner ‘The Association for Vertical Farming e.V.’ (AVF) is inviting young businesses to the Start-Up Challenge as part of its Summit 2024. ‘Grow to the Next Height’ is the motto of the…
International show to provide information on efficient cultivation options for health-promoting, nutritious, useful cannabis products and applications. The 3rd VertiFarm show in Dortmund between 8 and 10 October 2024 promises to give deep insights into the rapid development of vertical farming in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and new food systems as well as a top-class specialist congress. Chinese photobiotech expert SANANBIO will be taking part once again as special sponsor. Dortmund, 26 August 2024 – From 8 to 10 October 2024, VertiFarm, the international platform for next-level farming and new food systems, will be focusing once again on innovative technologies and…
AURORA – Today, Governor Polis signed HB24B-1003, Business Personal Property Tax Exemptions, sponsored by Representatives Matt Soper and Junie Joseph and Senators Kevin Priola and Mark Baisley. The bill will help Colorado greenhouses and other agricultural businesses save more, and make certain property tax exemptions permanent, including an exemption for equipment used in greenhouses to grow food. “Colorado is proud to put food on tables across the state and around the world, and the success of our agricultural businesses and entrepreneurs is a key part of that. Today we are breaking down barriers and cutting taxes for Colorado greenhouses, helping to…
October 1-2, 2024 Edition Brings Academia and Industry Together For Collaboration, Innovation Danville, VA – [September 5, 2024] – Indoor Ag-Con and the Virginia Tech-Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center are pleased to announce that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will deliver the opening keynote address at the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East, taking place in Danville, Virginia, on October 1-2, 2024. Governor Youngkin’s keynote will kick off the summit on the morning of October 1st, setting the stage for two days of dynamic discussions, research showcases, tabletop exhibits and collaboration within the indoor…
Delphy B.V. & OHCEAC Present: “CEA Leafy Crops Event” February 28, 2025 | In-Person and Online Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC) The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH, USA This exclusive event will focus on the cutting-edge practices in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) for leafy crops such as lettuce and spinach! Our inaugural CEA Leafy Crops event offers a unique platform for industry professionals, growers, entrepreneurs, and research institutions to converge, exchange insights, and explore the future of CEA. Hosted by Delphy B.V. in partnership with Ohio State University, this event promises invaluable knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. Key Highlights Sign up for event updates: here
20 food and agriculture startups from around the world will compete to win a combined total of $3 million in prize money at the Summit on Nov. 6 and 7 Grow-NY competition is funded through Upstate Revitalization Initiatives – Finger Lakes Forward, CNY Rising, and Southern Tier Soaring – Regional Comprehensive Strategies to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) today announced the 20 finalists selected to take part in year six of Grow-NY, a business competition focused on enhancing the emerging food, beverage, and agriculture innovation cluster…
University of Florida Greenhouse Training Online courses Two courses start September 16th, including a new course for 2024! Field Diagnosis of Plant Diseases NEW FOR 2024! An intermediate level course that teaches detection and diagnosis of common greenhouse and nursery diseases, including appropriate and field-friendly scouting and sampling techniques. Nutrient Management 2 (Advanced) An advanced level course where you will formulate your own fertilizer from individual salts, diagnose nutritional problems and take corrective actions. Rated 4.5 out of 5 by grower participants. Field Diagnosis of Plant Diseases is taught by Dr. Carrie Harmon, Director of the UF/IFAS Plant Diagnostic Center in…
Virginia October 1-2, 2024 Edition Brings Academia and Industry Together For Collaboration, Innovation DANVILLE, VA – The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East is excited to announce that the keynote address, “Leadership Insights: Charting the Future Landscape of Controlled Environment Agriculture,” will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9 AM at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) Conference Center in Danville, Virginia. This session is one of two featured keynote addresses joining the full conference line-up for the October 1-2, 2024 edition, providing attendees with a double dose of expert insights and forward-thinking discussions. This keynote will bring…