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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.

USDA-funded UC Davis study shows UbiQD’s quantum dot glass boosts greenhouse crop yield, nutrition, and light-use efficiency sustainably.

UbiQD Publishes USDA-Funded UC Davis Study Showing Quantum Dot Glass Boosts Crop Growth and Efficiency

UbiQD, a company specializing in quantum dot (QD) technology, announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round.

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Premier Tech expands its PRO-MIX® AGTIV® portfolio for CEA growers, combining biologicals and substrates to boost crop yield and quality.

Premier Tech Expands PRO-MIX® AGTIV® Portfolio to Empower Controlled Environment Agriculture Growers

Key Takeaways: Premier Tech unveils new PRO-MIX® AGTIV® products for the CEA sector Portfolio combines biological innovation with advanced growing media Official launch set for the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, October […]

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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 Appoints Chris Yetter to Board of Directors as Susan Peters Retires

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYFM) announced the appointment of Chris Yetter to its Board of Directors and Compensation Committee, effective October 1, 2025.

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Explore the food as medicine approach in healthcare through vertical farming. Discover its benefits for patient nutrition and recovery.

The Food as Medicine Movement: A New Era for Healthcare Nutrition

Explore the food as medicine approach in healthcare through vertical farming. Discover its benefits for patient nutrition and recovery.

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Area 2 Farms secured $9 million in a funding round led by Slow Ventures and Seven Seven Six, with participation from ANIMO Ventures.

Area 2 Farms Raises $9 Million to Expand Local Agriculture Network

Area 2 Farms secured $9 million in a funding round led by Slow Ventures and Seven Seven Six, with participation from ANIMO Ventures.

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Burro, a developer of autonomous outdoor robots, announced the expansion of its fleet at Petitti Family Farms in Lake County, Ohio. The farm will increase its number of Burro Grande robots from 10, deployed earlier this year, to 25 by the end of 2025.

Burro Expands Autonomous Robot Fleet with Petitti Family Farms in Ohio

Burro, a developer of autonomous outdoor robots, announced the expansion of its fleet at Petitti Family Farms in Lake County, Ohio. The farm will increase its number of Burro Grande robots from 10, deployed earlier this year, to 25 by the end of 2025.

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JumpLights®, a lighting solutions company, launched the Catalyst Pro under canopy light, building on its previous generation of products.

JumpLights Launches Catalyst Pro Under Canopy Light for Cannabis Cultivation

JumpLights®, a lighting solutions company, launched the Catalyst Pro under canopy light, building on its previous generation of products.

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Heliospectra AB, a global provider of intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, has appointed Rebecca Nordin as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 15, 2025.

Heliospectra Appoints Rebecca Nordin as Chief Financial Officer

Heliospectra AB, a global provider of intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, has appointed Rebecca Nordin as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 15, 2025.

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KUBO’s trial greenhouse is testing how strawberries can be scaled in Ultra-Clima greenhouses with an emission-free CO₂ dosing strategy.

KUBO Advances Strawberry Cultivation Research in Ultra-Clima Greenhouses

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KUBO’s trial greenhouse is testing how strawberries can be scaled in Ultra-Clima greenhouses with an emission-free CO₂ dosing strategy.

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Grodan debuts patented vermiculite-free plugs and blocks for tomato, pepper, and cucumber propagation, improving safety and crop uniformity.

Grodan Introduces Vermiculite-Free Growing Media for Tomato, Pepper, and Cucumber Propagation

Grodan and Signify have extended their greenhouse tomato trial into its second year, now testing larger tomatoes on the vine after demonstrating success with cherry tomatoes.

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