Technology

Grower profile: North Carolina Farms

Mitchell Donahue may have started North Carolina Farms as a hobby business selling ferns out of a homemade greenhouse, but now it’s blossomed into an unstoppable force selling wholesale plant starters to greenhouses and garden... more »

Taking control of technology

As growers, we all yearn to cultivate healthy plants. With so many technologies available, it’s easier than ever to achieve. Today’s systems also enable growers to monitor and adjust settings in real-time through user-friendly interfaces... more »

Technically speaking: Getting the most out of energy and shade curtains

Retractable energy and shade curtains offer potential advantages when producing crops inside greenhouses. In the summer, a curtain system can limit the greenhouse temperature rise by decreasing the solar load, which also decreases plant water... more »

Canadian grower partners with source.ag

Source.ag announced that Jack’s Organics, part of the Hazel Farms Group, has become its customer. The Ontario tomato grower will use Source.ag’s AI solutions to streamline data collection, improve transparency and support operational scalability in... more »

Michigan program helps farmer overcome barriers

Michigan State University's Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) welcomed Cade Krieger, a wheelchair user with a passion for agriculture, to its team in 2024, thanks to collaboration with AgrAbility and adaptive technologies. Krieger,... more »

TTA-ISO merger aims to advance horticultural automation

Two companies in horticultural technology, ISO Horti and TTA, have merged to form TTA-ISO, a company focused on advancing automation in global horticulture and food production. The merger combines TTA’s expertise in transplanting and sorting... more »

Source.ag names new CTO to drive innovation

Source.ag has appointed Magnus Hilding as its new chief technology officer, effective immediately. Hilding, who brings extensive experience from Silicon Valley, will lead the company's efforts to advance AI-driven solutions for vegetable growers. Previously, Hilding... more »

Source.ag partners with Bayer for AI horticulture

Source.ag, an AI solutions provider for vegetable growers, has partnered with Bayer to advance AI-powered horticulture. The collaboration aims to empower growers with innovative tools to optimize greenhouse efficiency and maximize yields. The partnership involves... more »

Indoor Ag-Con highlights trends in indoor farming

Indoor Ag-Con will return to Westgate Las Vegas on March 11-12, bringing together industry leaders to showcase the latest technologies and practices shaping the future of farming. This year’s event will feature an expanded expo... more »

Indoor Ag-Con to showcase CEA advancements in 2025

The 12th annual Indoor Ag-Con will take place March 11-12, 2025, at the Westgate Las Vegas. This year’s event will feature expanded programming and exhibits for professionals in vertical farming and greenhouse production. The event... more »