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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.

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) identified a gap in the U.S. controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry: no centralized certification program existed for the trades workforce designing, building, and maintaining greenhouse facilities.

Rob Eddy on Why the Design & Construction Industry Needs Horticulture Education

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) identified a gap in the U.S. controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry: no centralized certification program existed for the trades workforce designing, building, and maintaining greenhouse facilities.

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Explore the innovative hydroponic classroom container farm, where students engage in real-time agricultural education.

What Is a Hydroponic Classroom Container Farm? A Practical Guide for Educators

Explore the innovative hydroponic classroom container farm, where students engage in real-time agricultural education.

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LettUs Grow, in collaboration with the John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute, and University of Bristol, has demonstrated that pea shoots grown via Advanced Aeroponics can deliver the full recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin B12 in a single 15-gram serving.

LettUs Grow Achieves Vitamin B12-Fortified Pea Shoots at Commercial Scale

LettUs Grow, in collaboration with the John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute, and University of Bristol, has demonstrated that pea shoots grown via Advanced Aeroponics can deliver the full recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin B12 in a single 15-gram serving.

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Bom Group and HX Agriculture have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to build multiple HX AGF greenhouses across China.

Bom Group and HX Agriculture Sign Long-Term Greenhouse Partnership in China

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Bom Group signed a landmark agreement to construct a new high-tech research center in Bleiswijk.

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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 Reports Q4 2025 Financial Results with $232M Impairment Charge

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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Explore Jim Kras's vision for Edible Garden: from produce to plant-based innovations and sustainable packaging solutions.

Jim Kras on Edible Garden’s Path From Greenhouse to Ready-to-Drink

Explore Jim Kras's vision for Edible Garden: from produce to plant-based innovations and sustainable packaging solutions.

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ICA Kvantum Märsta has selected Swegreen's in-store growing technology, with the Saga Medium system launching in spring 2026.

Swegreen Secures USD 2.2M to Scale In-Store Farming Operations

ICA Kvantum Märsta has selected Swegreen's in-store growing technology, with the Saga Medium system launching in spring 2026.

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Local Bounti reported a 38% year-over-year increase in sales and a 181% increase in gross profit for full-year 2024.

Local Bounti Reports 27% Revenue Growth in 2025, Secures $15M Investment

Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL), a U.S. indoor agriculture company, has announced it secured $15 million through the issuance of a convertible note with an existing strategic investor.

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Discover how school farms using hydroponic systems enhance STEM education and real-world agricultural skills.

Container Farms for Schools: How FarmBox Foods Is Transforming STEM, Food Security, and Experiential Learning

Discover how school farms using hydroponic systems enhance STEM education and real-world agricultural skills.

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Generate Capital announced the sale of Equinox Growers, a Virginia-based high-tech greenhouse operator, to Taylor Farms, a leading North American fresh food producer.

Equinox Growers Greenhouse Facility Sold to Taylor Farms

Generate Capital announced the sale of Equinox Growers, a Virginia-based high-tech greenhouse operator, to Taylor Farms, a leading North American fresh food producer.

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