Controlled Environment Agriculture

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 »

Webinar to Address CEA Workforce Challenges

Researchers from Cornell University will present a free, one-hour webinar on "CEA Workforce Development Study: What Makes a Successful Indoor Farmer Operations Manager?" on June 18, at 2 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be presented... more »

PMA to Host Virtual Town Hall for Members

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will host a Virtual Town Hall for members on March 25, at 12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The Virtual Town Hall: Industry Responds to COVID-19 will be the first in a series of virtual meetings to provide expert insights and cross-industry... more »

UF Announces 2020 Online Training Courses

The University of Florida IFAS Extension has announced the schedule for its 2020 greenhouse training online courses. The four-week online training courses are offered in English and Spanish. Each course is completely online, and includes streaming... more »