Biofortification Meets Aeroponics
Key Takeaways: Biofortification Revolution: Scientists from the John Innes Centre, LettUs Grow, and the Quadram Institute have successfully biofortified pea shoots with Vitamin B12
Aeroponics
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Nutrients
Agriculture
Digital Solutions
Precision Ag
SmartCow’s Innovative Smart Spray System
Key Takeaways: SmartCow’s innovative spray system, integrated with NVIDIA Jetson AGX OrinTM embedded IoT system and multiple cameras, offers precise and efficient coverage
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Edible Garden Begins Fall Shipments from Heartland Facility
Key Takeaways Edible Garden AG Incorporated has started shipping fall ornamentals from its Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Edible Garden Heartland facility, including mums and
Biotech
Corporate
Partnerships
MGI and Gencell Forge Strategic Partnership
Key Takeaways: MGI and Gencell announce a strategic partnership, combining MGI’s advanced DNBSEQ technology and Gencell’s regional expertise. The partnership aims to address
Cannabis
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Fluence & Oakfruitland: Lighting the Future of Cannabis Cultivation
Key Takeaways: Fluence’s LED lighting solutions, through their partnership with Oakfruitland, have led to a 5% increase in yield and a 5% reduction
Agriculture
Environment
Cleanfarms Initiates Safe Disposal Program in British Columbia
Key Takeaways: Cleanfarms is hosting collection events for farmers in British Columbia to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock/equine medications.
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Corporate
Leafy Greens
Little Leaf Farms: New England’s Top Packaged Lettuce Brand
Key Takeaways: According to recent Nielsen data, little Leaf Farms has become the #1 best-selling packaged lettuce in New England. The brand has
Food Waste
Grants
Projects
USDA
USDA Announces $25 Million to Combat Food Loss and Waste
Key Takeaways: The USDA invests an additional $25 million under the American Rescue Plan Act to bolster efforts against food loss and waste.
Environment
Precision Ag
Water Management In Agriculture
Netafim’s Sustainable Shift: Certified Recycling in Irrigation
Key Takeaways: Netafim has received a certification for its robust recycling program and a separate recycled content certification for its sustainable production inputs.
Food
Reports
McKinney’s Anticipated 2023 Food Trends Report
Key Takeaways: McKinney’s 2023 Food Trends Report dives deep into four core categories influencing the food industry: Culture, Wellness, Technology, and Social Responsibility.