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Controlled Environment Agriculture

Explore the latest in Controlled Environment Agriculture news, with updates on advancements in indoor farming, vertical farming, greenhouse technologies, and climate-controlled systems. This section offers insights for CEA professionals, researchers, and investors, covering trends in automation, energy efficiency, crop yield optimization, and sustainable practices that are transforming the future of food production.

Indoor strawberry production eliminates soil contact entirely, removing the pathogen vector rather than managing it downstream.

Growing Strawberries Indoors Commercially: The Answer to Field Berry’s Biggest Problem?

Indoor strawberry production eliminates soil contact entirely, removing the pathogen vector rather than managing it downstream.

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YMCA of the USA is operating urban farms, community gardens, and hydroponic systems nationwide to supply fresh produce.

YMCA of the USA Grows Food Access Through Urban Agriculture Programs

Key Takeaways YMCA of the USA is operating urban farms, community gardens, and hydroponic systems nationwide to supply fresh produce to children and families facing food insecurity. Programs integrate hands-on […]

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Edible Garden reported revenue of $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $4.3 million in Q2 2024.

Edible Garden AG Begins Fresh-Cut Herb Shipments to Target

Edible Garden AG (Nasdaq: EDBL) has commenced shipments under a new fresh-cut herb distribution program with Target, one of the largest retail chains in the United States.

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Blue Radix has expanded its Crop Controller AI platform to strawberry greenhouse production, following proven results in vegetable crops.

Blue Radix Launches Crop Controller for Strawberry Greenhouse Production

Blue Radix has expanded its Crop Controller AI platform to strawberry greenhouse production, following proven results in vegetable crops.

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NatureSweet has expanded its Cherubs® portfolio with the introduction of Golden Cherubs®, a new golden grape tomato.

NatureSweet Launches Golden Cherubs®, a New Golden Grape Tomato Snacking Variety

NatureSweet has expanded its Cherubs® portfolio with the introduction of Golden Cherubs®, a new golden grape tomato.

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Infinite Acres announced the commercial launch of GroLoop, the agentic operating platform that powered 80 Acres Farms' national expansion.

Infinite Acres Commercially Launches GroLoop Platform for Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Infinite Acres has announced the commercial launch of GroLoop, the agentic operating platform that powered 80 Acres Farms' national expansion in controlled-environment agriculture.

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Michigan State University has officially opened the renovated MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on May 14, 2026

MSU Opens Renovated Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex in $35M Upgrade

Michigan State University has officially opened the renovated MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on May 14, 2026

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Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. announced that it has placed a pre-order for 1,000 FX Super One MPVs worth 100 million dollars.

Nature’s Miracle Signs MOU with DROMNI to Deploy Autonomous Robotics Across US Agriculture and Infrastructure

Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with DROMNI Intelligence Technology Ltd. to collaborate on AI-enabled autonomous robotics solutions for the US market.

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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reported second quarter 2025 net sales of $39.2 million, down from $54.8 million in the prior year period.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Reports Q1 2026 Results Amid Ongoing Restructuring

Hydrofarm's net sales decreased 32.7% to $25.1 million in Q4 2025 compared to $37.3 million in the prior year period, primarily due to industry oversupply.

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David Sandelman, COO of Canachold, did not set out to work in cannabis. Speaking on the Vertical Farming Podcast, Sandelman traced the origin of the company's Vapor Troll technology to his time running a Vermont inn and restaurant, where a commitment to local sourcing brought him into close contact with regional cheesemakers who were losing the battle against their own aging rooms.

David Sandelman on Why Cannabis Post-Harvest Is Still Operating in the Dark

David Sandelman, COO of Canachold, did not set out to work in cannabis. Speaking on the Vertical Farming Podcast, Sandelman traced the origin of the company's Vapor Troll technology to his time running a Vermont inn and restaurant, where a commitment to local sourcing brought him into close contact with regional cheesemakers who were losing

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