AgTech Digest: New Financing, Plant Science Advances & CEA Expansions Drive Industry Momentum
Explore the agtech digest for the week of August 4, highlighting key funding and partnerships in agriculture technology.
Alex Tyink on Scaling Fork Farms and Addressing Food Access Through AgTech
Alex Tyink, President of Fork Farms, believes fresh food access is a fundamental right and a vehicle for social change.
Christine Zimmermann-Loessl on AVF’s Mission to Unite Vertical Farming Through Collaboration
Christine Zimmermann-Loessl leads the Association for Vertical Farming, an international nonprofit advocating for vertical farming.
Marcus Comaschi on Gyroplant’s Push for Substrate-Free Innovation
Marcus Comaschi leads R&D at Gyroplant, developing reusable superstructures to replace traditional substrates.
greenhub solutions GmbH Releases Beginner’s Guide to Vertical Farming
greenhub solutions GmbH has released a new whitepaper titled "I Want to Start a Vertical Farm" to provide practical guidance.
CEA Advisors Delivers First Tissue Culture Growtainer® Lab to Nash Nurseries
The First CEA Advisors Growtainer® tissue culture lab delivered to Nash Nurseries in Michigan in partnership with Hydrofarm & CM-Fabrication
Charles Miller on Solynta’s Hybrid Potatoes: Scaling True Seeds for a Sustainable Future
Solynta’s hybrid breeding model replaces bulky seed tubers with efficient, true potato seeds, according to Charles Miller
Farmer Sentiment Declines Sharply in July Amid Income and Investment Concerns
Farmer Sentiment Index dropped 11 points to 135 in July, reflecting weaker views on current and future conditions
Itafos Reports Q2 2025 Results, Increases Net Income Amid Market and Operational Advancements
Itafos Inc. reported its financial and operational results for Q2 of 2025, posting revenues of $126.8M, up from $105.1M in Q2 2024.
AgVault Unveils Precision Fermentation System to Expand Ethanol Industry’s Value Chain
AgVault has announced the development of a precision fermentation technology aimed at unlocking new revenue streams for existing ethanol plants.