Crop Plan Warranties To De-Risk Farmers’ Operations
Growers Edge, under CEO Matt Hansen, is transforming agriculture with financial tools like crop plan warranties, reducing risks for farmers.
PHT Investment Group Launches Fund to Transform Post-Harvest Infrastructure
PHT Investment Group has launched the PHT Growth Fund LP to invest in and acquire temperature-controlled food supply chain assets.
Unraveling the Genetic Map for Peas: Insights into Agronomic Traits
A study by Liu et al. made strides in understanding the genetic basis of important traits in peas, a crop essential for human nutrition.
Innovations in Greenhouse Waste Management
In response to environmental challenges, the horticulture and greenhouse industries are exploring biochar and recycling to reduce waste.
Kip Tom Urges Farmers to Take Active Role in Shaping Agricultural Policies
Speaking at the AAPRESID event, Kip Tom urges farmers to actively engage in political discussions to influence agricultural policies.
Gene Editing Technologies In Plant Science: Between Controversy & Promises
Gene editing technologies find diverse applications across agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and biotechnology, offering solutions from increasing crop yields to producing pharmaceuticals.
Study Explores Plant Trait Diversity in Global Drylands Under Aridity and Grazing Pressure
A study by Gross et al. provided insights into how increasing aridity & livestock grazing affect plant phenotypic diversity in drylands.
Vermont Announce $1M in Equipment-Only Grants for Food System Resiliency
This funding is part of the larger $3.2M awarded to Vermont by the USDA through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.
inBerry Project to Explore Data-Driven Indoor Cultivation of Berries
The "inBerry" project explores a data-driven approach to indoor vertical farming, aiming to enhance efficiency.
Enhancing Crop Productivity Through the Plant Microbiome: Insights and Future Directions
Global research on the plant microbiome has deepened our understanding of plant-microorganism interactions