Whereas traditional farming has distinct planting and harvest seasons, Controlled Environment Agriculture goes beyond that. It enables year-round planting and harvesting of crops by utilizing climate-controlled indoor spaces, such as greenhouses and vertical farms.
Issue: Agricultural Sustainability and Innovation
Strengthening Conservation Through the Increased TSP Access Act
Today, most farmers advocate for strengthening NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) voluntary conservation programs, recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship.The good news is that strengthening these programs doesn’t have to come from monetary investments alone.
What is Biochar, and Why Does it Matter?
Some farmers and foresters are already using biochar as a soil amendment to improve the health of their land. But what exactly is biochar, and why does it matter?
Bacterial Batteries Promise a New Era of Data-Driven Agriculture
For farmers used to costly on-site power solutions like obstructive wiring, disposable chemical batteries, and weather-dependent solar panels, Bactery offers a refreshing alternative with consistent, reliable power at an affordable price:
This Startup Could Make the World’s Most Popular Crop Greener
By working directly with growers across South and Southeast Asia, Rize’s experts are driving efforts to decarbonize the global rice industry while successfully feeding the world.
AI is Helping Farmers Kill Weeds
Harnessing AI in agriculture will be critical to stabilizing food production and building more resilient farming systems.
The Beardslee Homestead is Marrying Tradition and Sustainability
The American spirit of perseverance rooted in faith was very prevalent in the Beardslee family and now in the Greco family as we regenerate the farm into an Eco-AgriResort.
Congress Advances Bipartisan Bills to Boost R&D, Energy Innovation
These four bills will help to increase American competitiveness, accelerate innovation, and benefit the lives of consumers, businesses, and farmers.
This Game-Changing Seed Technology Could Transform the Way We Farm
InnerPlant’s revolutionary sensing solution can help farmers reduce their pesticide usage and grow more food to feed American families, a win-win for the environment and agriculture alike.
Lab Grown Algae Could Play a Pivotal Role in Reducing Global Emissions
Brilliant Planet says that its facilities capture 30 times more carbon per year than an equivalent area of forest, all without encroaching on arable land.