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80 Acres Farms expands to Georgia, Texas and Colorado

As the demand for fresh, local, pesticide-free produce continues to grow, 80 Acres Farms is leveraging more than a decade of industry learnings by acquiring and revitalizing existing vertical farming facilities.

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BrightFarms quadruples capacity in six months with three new operations

The growth since BrightFarms opened its first greenhouse in 2013 in Pennsylvania has been slow but steady.

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CEA HERB Part 1: Best practices for producing culinary herbs in controlled environments

Michigan State researchers delve into light quality and how the light spectrum can be manipulated to regulate growth and especially crop height of herb transplants.

USDA Reinstates Fired Probationary Employees

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board issued a 45-day stay on the termination of 5,692 USDA probationary employees.

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BrightFarms quadruples capacity in six months with three new operations

The growth since BrightFarms opened its first greenhouse in 2013 in Pennsylvania has been slow but steady.

Growing cilantro with green leaves with light brown edges.

CEA HERB Part 1: Best management practices for culinary herbs

Learn how to manage nutrient disorders of cilantro for a more profitable crop.

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Research shows consumers contemplate how their their food affects health, environment

Meeting consumers where they are builds brand loyalty. Are you paying close attention to their changing concerns?

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Top-notch tomatoes

Isabel Branstrom, product development manager at PanAmerican Seed, describes some of the common tomato problems she has observed during research and offers solutions for a more profitable crop.