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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.

David Hollinrake has been named CEO of Exacto®, LLC, succeeding Wally Beecroft, who served as CEO for five years.

Exacto® Appoints David Hollinrake as Chief Executive Officer

David Hollinrake has been named CEO of Exacto®, LLC, succeeding Wally Beecroft, who served as CEO for five years.

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Five varieties of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) heirloom seeds traveled to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time Native American heirloom seeds have flown to space.

Choctaw Heirloom Seeds Complete Space Journey, Inspire STEM Learning

Five varieties of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) heirloom seeds traveled to the International Space Station (ISS), marking the first time Native American heirloom seeds have flown to space.

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Red Sun Farms has expanded its Calgary, Alberta distribution center to 40,000 square feet, adding advanced packing technology.

Red Sun Farms Expands Calgary Distribution Center

Red Sun Farms has expanded its Calgary, Alberta distribution center to 40,000 square feet, adding advanced packing technology and multiple cold rooms with adjustable temperatures.

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Consider total cumulative costs when comparing LED grow lights. Learn how different efficacies can impact upfront and operating expenses.

Maximized LED Efficiency: Not The Fastest Path To Profit?

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Consider total cumulative costs when comparing LED grow lights. Learn how different efficacies can impact upfront and operating expenses.

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Stay up to date with weekly agtech update. Explore acquisitions, partnerships & innovative solutions for sustainable farming practices.

Weekly AgTech Update: Funding, Acquisitions & Innovation

Stay up to date with weekly agtech update. Explore acquisitions, partnerships & innovative solutions for sustainable farming practices.

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Agrify Corporation receives $20M convertible secured note from Green Thumb Industries subsidiary, with $10 million available at closing.

Agrify Corporation Reports Q3 2024 Financial Results

Agrify Corporation reported revenue of $1.9 million and gross profit of $0.2 million for the third quarter 2024.

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Mucci Farms announced the acquisition of Greenhill Produce, a 150-acre greenhouse facility in Kent Bridge, Ontario.

Mucci Farms Expands Greenhouse Operations with Acquisition of Greenhill Produce

Mucci Farms announced the acquisition of Greenhill Produce, a 150-acre greenhouse facility in Kent Bridge, Ontario.

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Nonprofits in Winnipeg, including Siloam Mission, are using vertical farming systems to address food security.

Winnipeg Nonprofits Tackle Food Security with Vertical Farming

Nonprofits in Winnipeg, including Siloam Mission, are using vertical farming systems to address food security.

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atNorth Partners with AgTech Startup Hringvarmi to Repurpose Data Center Heat

atNorth Partners with AgTech Startup Hringvarmi to Repurpose Data Center Heat

atNorth, a Nordic leader in colocation and high-performance computing, has teamed up with Icelandic AgTech startup Hringvarmi to repurpose excess heat from its ICE03 data center.

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Sam Murray, a leader with experience in retail, CPG, e-commerce, manufacturing, and B2B services, joins Brooklyn Grange as CEO.

Brooklyn Grange Appoints Sam Murray as First CEO

Sam Murray, a leader with experience in retail, CPG, e-commerce, manufacturing, and B2B services, joins Brooklyn Grange as CEO.

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