CEA Summit Brings Academia and Greenhouse, Vertical Farm, Urban Ag, Other CEA Business Sectors Together…
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College Students Working in the CEA Innovation Center
“My favorite part has been seeing the progress of the plants daily. Watching them start…
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Harnessing Endophytes for Disease Management in Agriculture
Using fungicides in agriculture has long been a double-edged sword, providing effective disease management but…
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ISO-Certified Analytical Chemistry Lab Supports Diverse Clients
Local growers who need to verify the percentage of cannabinoids in a batch of industrial…
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Beneficial Bacterial Research Shows Potential for Summer Lettuce Growth
Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and Virginia Tech are exploring…
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Inside IALR Podcast: Cutting-Edge Analytical Chemistry Testing Services
The “Inside IALR” team sits down with Senior Analytical Chemist, Yimeng “Jack” He, and Vice…
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Growing Impact Showcased in 2023 Annual Report
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) has published its 2023 annual report, which…
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Circ – How IALR Supports Industry
The average piece of clothing is worn between seven and 10 times before it is…
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Inside IALR Podcast: Circular Fashion and Textile Recycling
The average piece of clothing in the U.S. is now worn just seven times, and…
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Inside IALR Podcast: CEA Roadmap
“GO Virginia Region 3 and IALR are well poised to be the leader in the…
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IALR Collaborates with AgroSpheres
Abigail Alderson, a Research Assistant for the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), and…
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High School Students Experience Plant Sciences, Robotics with IALR SMART Tables
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) utilizes four Spatially and Mechanically Accurate Robotic…
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IALR to Bolster Agribusiness Support, Research with Recent Grants
Grants come from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and…
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IALR, Virginia Tech, GO Virginia Region 3 Adopt CEA Roadmap to Guide Industry Growth
Several partner organizations recently completed the development of a strategic roadmap regarding the economic growth…
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Ferrum Professor Diversifying CEA Knowledge During IALR Fellowship
Nearly a decade ago, the cutting-edge research at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research…
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CEA Summit East Recap
Alliances and Innovation Headline 2nd Annual CEA Summit East In Virginia Building alliances, sharing information…
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AeroFarms President and CFO Guy Blanchard to Lead Keynote at CEA Summit East
AeroFarms President and Chief Financial Officer Guy Blanchard will lead a keynote address at the…
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Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to kick Off CEA Summit East with Opening Morning Keynote
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr will lead the opening morning keynote address…
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SMART Tables: Automation and Accuracy in Plant Imaging
Some of the world’s most unique and innovative plant imaging technology has been developed here…
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Controlled Environment Agriculture Summit East Announces Graduate Student Poster Competition
10 Finalists Will Be Invited To Present Posters At September 19-20, 2023, Edition at IALR…
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IALR Scientist Participates in Gates Foundation Workshop
Dr. Chuansheng Mei, Chief Scientist at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), presented…
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IALR Shares Partnerships, Progress and Transformation in Annual Report
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) has published its 2021-2022 annual report, which highlights innovative and…
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Controlled Environment Agriculture Summit East to Return in September 2023
Indoor Ag-Con, Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center to Co-Host 2nd Annual Edition September 19-20, 2023,…
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Controlled Environment Agriculture Training in Middle Schools
“Is food manufactured?” The average person would say that the produce or agricultural products they…
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