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Growing More Crops in Vertical Farming Systems
Farm of the Future
Vertical farming has caught the attention of the investment community, but production is limited to mostly leafy greens.
California Farm Bureau on WOTUS and Tariffs are Leverage with China
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson tells EPA that WOTUS must provide protections for normal farming activities, and USTR Tai says tariffs on Chinese imports are effective leverage for negotiations.
Barriers to Getting Into Farming for the First Time
Farm of the Future
Between land access and costs and expertise there are a lot of barriers to entry to getting into farming.
California Water & Irrigation Cuts and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers facing severe cuts in irrigation supplies, and agriculture and food production creates large number of U.S. jobs.
Survey Reveals Consumer Perceptions of Carbon Farming
Farm of the Future
A new survey from Agoro Carbon Alliance reveals consumer insights on carbon farming and the role of farmers to mitigate climate change.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part Three
Farm of the Future
De-risking supply chains for retailers is one potential opportunity for vertical farms.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Areas of the world that want to bolster their domestic food production with minimal land see opportunity with vertical farms.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part One
Farm of the Future
Despite the excitement around vertical farming in many circles, it’s a young industry that still faces a lot of challenges.
Bringing Fruiting Crops to Vertical Farming
Farm of the Future
Unfold offers genetics and digital tools to vertical farms for leafy greens, and for the expansion into more fruiting crops.
Is the “Dirty Dozen” List Filthy?
California Ag Today
The “Dirty Dozen” list gets released every year disparaging popular, affordable, and more-accessible fruits and veggies. Alongside many groups, the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has repeatedly raised questions about the environmental group’s credibility. AFF says the “Dirty Dozen” list lacks science-based findings.
Closed-Loop Farming Systems
Farm of the Future
Some farmers are exploring ways to grow grain in more of a closed-loop system by incorporating livestock.
People are the Key to Farm Expansion
Farm of the Future
Kristjan Hebert is a farmer in Saskatchewan who has grown his operation from around 3,500 acres to nearly 30,000.
Robotic Mushroom Picker
Farm of the Future
TechBrew Robotics CEO Mike Boudreau says they’ve developed a robotic mushroom picker.
Farm-Grown Bioplastic
Farm of the Future
Companies are looking for alternatives to plastic, especially for single-use items. Could agriculture be the answer?
Cattle and Sustainability
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Kansas cattlewoman, Debbie Lyons-Blythe is now chair-elect of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef in order to make sure the cattle producers are at the table when environmental and animal activists begin pointing fingers.
Sustainable Outcomes
Farm of the Future
When many people talk about sustainable agriculture, they are referring to practices. But what about outcomes?
The Costs of Vertical Farms
Farm of the Future
Vertical farming might not be big by agricultural standards, but investments into these facilities are on the rise.