Controlled Environment Agriculture
A Guide to Grafting Tomatoes: Cornell’s Tips for Success
Grafting is an age-old process of connecting the vascular tissues of two distinct plants. The aim of grafting is to combine and utilize beneficial traits of both the rootstock plant and the scion plant (the... more »
Managing the Daily Light Integral for Leafy Greens
The increasing popularity of specialty leafy greens such arugula (Eruca sativa), kale (Brassica oleracea), pac choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) and Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is causing more growers to produce them. However, as less-than... more »
Managing Air Temperature for Specialty Leafy Greens
Greenhouse and controlled-environment production of food crops is increasingly popular among consumers. Specifically, specialty leafy greens including arugula (Eruca sativa), kale (Brassica oleracea), pac choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) and Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) are... more »
Sakata Creates CEA Department
Sakata Seed America has announced the formation of a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) department. This new department will focus on indoor agriculture, a growing segment of the produce industry that focuses both on traditional greenhouse... more »
New Venture by Bayer and Temasek Focuses on Vertical Farming Innovations
Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment arm of Bayer AG, and Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, announced the joint investment and formation of a new company, Unfold. The new venture will focus... more »
Fertilizing Specialty Leafy Greens
Leafy greens are some of the most popular crops to grow hydroponically. They are popular with consumers, have a quick crop time, and don’t require specialized structures like trellises or a high gutter height. Specialty... more »
Organic Association Adds Support to New USDA Rule
On July 8, the Organic Trade Association issued a statement welcoming USDA’s efforts to boost the integrity of the global organic market through its Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Proposed Rule, soon to be published in... more »
PMA Fresh Summit to Go Virtual in October
On June 30, the Produce Marketing Association announced its 2020 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo will be a virtual experience instead of an onsite event in Dallas, Texas. It will take place Oct. 13-15. In a... more »
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