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Lumileds addresses industry growth with LUXEON 3030 HE Plus Horticulture
San Jose, California-based Lumileds announced Feb. 2 the immediate availability of its LUXEON 3030 HE Plus Horticulture LEDs. Based on the company’s leading 3030 LED portfolio and characterized for horticulture, the new options offer high PPF/W,... more
Legumes, dark greens and red and orange vegetables expand reach
According to Food Availability Data from the USDA, Economic Research Service, legumes, dark greens, and red and orange vegetable have expanded their shares of total U.S. vegetable availability over the last 20 years. This line chart shows vegetabl... more
Two trials for innovative strawberry technologies pursued by Oppy
Building on its 163-year tradition of innovation, Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues faced b... more
Artificial intelligence eyed with Syngenta Crop Protection, Insilico partnership
Syngenta Crop Protection is collaborating with artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning company Insilico Medicine to accelerate the invention and development of new, more effective crop protection solutions that protect crops from diseases, wee... more
2021 offers opportunity for ‘rural to shine,’ Georgia Ag Forecast shows
The pandemic has put a strain on all sectors of the economy, and the agricultural and food industries were no exception. From supply chain disruptions that led to dumping milk and crops to increased consumer demand for plants, there were many ups... more
Brighter Bites, Houston Food Bank ensure local families receive fresh produce
Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, will continue partnering with the Houston Food Bank, its most critical and longest-standing Houston-area partner, to help serve famil... more
Emergency COVID-19 regulations face lawsuit from Washington groups
Leading agriculture groups in Washington state announced Feb. 2 they are taking legal action against the sate of Washington over recently renewed emergency COVID-19 regulations they say are ill-conceived, increase health risks to essential farm worke... more
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