Chuck Stanley
AeroFarms plans to complete the world's biggest vertical farm as well as expand production, research and development for its aeroponic vegetable operations.
The 20m gallon a year biofuel plant will rely entirely on renewable energy for power.
The firm has made its third investment from its $893m Fund IV, and will help Australian company AgBiTech grow in the US.
The company hopes to cash in on the US craft beer explosion, by providing specialised local malts to small regional brewers.
EatStreet lures growth capital from new and existing investors.
The company hopes to provide food-sourcing solutions for lengthy space missions.
Irrigated crop acreage in the US could decline as soon as 2020.
The company says its drone is ideal for collecting video and sensor data.
The producer of space-tech agri products expects to gain listing on a senior exchange in 2016.
Michael Christodolou replaces Dean Jernigan on the REIT's board of directors.