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Federal Farm Program Acreage Dimension Changes
Line on Agriculture
The Farm Service Agency is taking into account new urban farming trends in it's acreage reporting guidelines.
Vertical Farming Company Shifts Away from California
California Ag Today
Vertical farming startup Plenty has announced it will close its flagship indoor lettuce farm in Compton, California.
Indoor Ag Looking to Expand Beyond Just Leafy Greens
Farm of the Future
Indoor ag companies see potential in new crops for food, pharmaceuticals, and beyond.
The Limitations of Vertical Farms
Farm of the Future
The two ways vertical farming is being done currently, shipping containers or large industrial warehouses, both have limitations.
Farming in a Skyscraper
Farm of the Future
Ag entrepreneur Dan Houston sees opportunity in setting up vertical farms in vacant downtown commercial real estate.
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.
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.
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.
Farm.One Wants to Bring 'Weird and Wonderful' Produce to Consumers
Farm of the Future
Vertical farming may not have a wide variety of crops that it can grow, but it does allow for new and unique varieties.
Vertical Farms Need New Plant Architecture
Farm of the Future
For vertical farming to reach its potential, it has to expand into fruiting crops; but the plants need to grow differently.
Unfold Develops Genetics for Vertical Farms
Farm of the Future
As the vertical farming industry matures, growers will need access to genetics developed specifically for these growing systems.