Science & Technology

Women looking into a microscope in Sormac's microbiological laboratory.

Sormac lab supports leafy greens processing worldwide

Sormac is helping processors improve the quality and safety of leafy greens through its in-house Microbiological Lab and specialized equipment. The company, which has developed vegetable processing technology since the 1990s, designs machines that handle... more »

Controlling greenhouse temperature for successful production

The single greatest reason we grow crops inside greenhouses is to regulate the temperature. In addition, the primary determinant of crop timing is the average temperature. Despite this, it can be easy to overlook temperature... more »

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Data logger vs monitoring system for greenhouse control

When it comes to environmental control and compliance in greenhouse operations, it’s essential to choose the right type of data tracking technology. CAS DataLoggers outlines three key differences between data loggers and monitoring systems to... more »

Source.ag partners with Sigrow to enhance greenhouse data

Source.ag has partnered with Sigrow to improve greenhouse growers' access to real-time climate data. Sigrow provides wireless sensors for precise microclimate monitoring, which will now integrate seamlessly with Source.ag’s AI platform. The partnership allows growers... more »

Source.ag partners with Bayer for AI horticulture

Source.ag, an AI solutions provider for vegetable growers, has partnered with Bayer to advance AI-powered horticulture. The collaboration aims to empower growers with innovative tools to optimize greenhouse efficiency and maximize yields. The partnership involves... more »

Indoor Ag-Con highlights trends in indoor farming

Indoor Ag-Con will return to Westgate Las Vegas on March 11-12, bringing together industry leaders to showcase the latest technologies and practices shaping the future of farming. This year’s event will feature an expanded expo... more »

Dutch company earns certification for spent substrate

The Dutch company Comgoed has become the first organization to receive RHP Consumer certification for spent substrate, a material used in horticulture. The certification ensures that the company meets the standards outlined in the RHP... more »

Dutch tomato grower boosts efficiency with AI tools

Breugem Horticulture, a family-owned greenhouse tomato grower in Blijswijk, the Netherlands, is using AI-driven technology from Source.ag to improve efficiency and manage its operations. The grower, known for producing high-quality, loose round tomatoes, is using... more »

DOE announces $428M for clean energy projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $428 million in funding for 14 projects aimed at boosting clean energy manufacturing in 15 former coal communities across the U.S. The projects, led by small and medium-sized... more »

Sollum Technologies partners with Roelands Plant Farms

Sollum Technologies has announced a partnership with Roelands Plant Farms to retrofit its high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures with advanced dynamic LED grow lights. This collaboration aims to enhance plant production through improved lighting technology. Roelands... more »