Technology

Grodan, Philips trial reduces heat input for tomatoes
Grodan and Philips Horticulture LED Solutions are advancing low-energy tomato production by integrating LED spectral dimming, advanced climate control and precise irrigation management. Their ongoing trial at the Botany Research Centre has demonstrated a 50%... more »

Expanding AI forecasting for tomatoes
Harvest House is expanding its partnership with Source.ag by implementing the agtech company’s Harvest Forecast AI across all 600+ hectares of its tomato production. The Dutch cooperative supplies fresh produce to major European retailers and... more »

WPS expands automation in North American greenhouses
WPS, a horticultural automation company based in the Netherlands, has secured two major contracts aimed at advancing plant production and research systems in North America and Europe. Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan will be the... more »
MSU students present research at EAV plastics conference
Three undergraduate students from Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources presented research at the 2025 Plastics in Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Conference, held last month in Troy. Zhanyla Coley, Corey McKenzie... more »

AmericanHort launches AI tool to support growers
AmericanHort has introduced Sage, a new AI-powered assistant aimed at helping members and industry professionals quickly access information across its websites. Sage, the new AI-powered assistant from AmericanHort. Photos courtesy of... more »

Source.ag partners with Axia to boost efficiency
Source.ag has announced a new partnership with Axia Vegetable Seeds to enhance greenhouse operational efficiency through artificial intelligence. Axia will integrate Source.ag’s AI-driven tools into its Demo Greenhouse to improve data analysis and support breeding... more »
Source.ag launches new AI tools for growers
Source.ag has launched three new AI-driven product tiers aimed at making advanced data tools more accessible for greenhouse vegetable growers. The new tools — Source Workspace, Harvest Forecast and Cultivation Management — are designed to... more »

Source.ag launches its newest team member: AI assistant for growers
Source.ag has launched AskSource.ai, an AI-powered assistant developed specifically for fruit and vegetable growers to support greenhouse operations. Unlike general AI tools, AskSource.ai is tailored to the agricultural sector, offering real-time advice on climate control,... more »
Agmatix and BASF partner on soybean pest detection
Agmatix and BASF have announced a collaboration to develop a digital tool for detecting and predicting soybean cyst nematode (SCN), a major pest affecting soybean yields. The initiative, launched through BASF’s AgroStart platform, aims to... more »
Source.ag launches AI assistant for greenhouse growers
Source.ag has introduced AskSource.ai, an artificial intelligence tool designed to assist fruit and vegetable growers with real-time insights on crop management. The AI-powered assistant provides instant responses on harvest timing, climate control, irrigation and pruning... more »