New Tractors and Harvesters That Drive Efficiency Up and Down the Rows By Thomas Skernivitz|October 18, 2023 Check out several pieces of farm equipment designed to help alleviate labor concerns.Read More
Spotted Wing Drosophila Surge Has Florida Blueberry Growers On Watch Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2024
How Drones Are Making Artificial Intelligence More Accessible To Farmers By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|March 14, 2024
ChatGPT, Can You Help Design a Tomato Harvesting Robot? Yes By Greenhouse Grower|June 16, 2023 Researchers enlist artificial intelligence to design a useful tool for an industry facing future supply challenges, while factoring in the inherent risks.
Watch Innovative Farm Harvesters Growing To the Next Level [Video] Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 6, 2023 Ag technology is growing by leaps and bounds. There’s something quite satisfying about watching these mechanized marvels at work in the field.
Nanovel Unveils Plans for Its Robotic Tree Fruit Harvester Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 3, 2022 Israel-based company expects to launch a beta version of its autonomous farm equipment in 2023.
New York State ‘SnapDragon’ Apple Production up 25% Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|October 5, 2022 Crunch Time Apple Growers cite maturity of recently planted trees.
Tree Fruit Researchers Excited About Potential of New Chemical Thinners By Thomas Skernivitz|February 15, 2022 See why the focus is turning to ACC and Metamitron.
New Robot Developed for Thinning and Pruning Peaches By Anna Akins|February 8, 2022 Labor is a big problem, and with no viable chemical thinners available to peach growers, robotics may provide a solution.
How To Optimize Your Asparagus Harvest By Ajay Nair|December 15, 2021 Here are a few easy guidelines to getting the most out of your asparagus harvest.
The Time Is Now for Almond Growers To Cut the Dust By David Eddy|November 16, 2021 Ambitious industry program calls for at least some growers to make big changes in harvest practices.
Harvest Update: ‘RubyFrost’ Apples Return with New Look By Growing Produce Staff|October 14, 2021 Meanwhile, sales of ‘SweeTango’ expected to again thrive this fall.
Will COVID-19 Change How and Where Our Food Is Grown? By Frank Giles|October 4, 2021 Producers cope as pandemic exposes vulnerabilities in logistics and supply chains.
California Specialty Crop Sizes Reveal Farmworker Woes By David Eddy|June 29, 2021 Harvesting challenges reflect growers’ increasing move to mechanized options.
Labor Troubles in the Vineyard? Try a Machine By Thomas Skernivitz|June 22, 2021 UC Davis study reviews best practices for wine grape growers.
13 Innovative Companies Chosen for Global Harvest Automation Effort Posted by David Eddy|May 18, 2021 Find out the ag tech innovators selected by Western Growers for this groundbreaking project.
Global Harvest Automation Initiative Launched By Western Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 16, 2021 Aided by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, the ambitious initiative aims to accelerate ag automation by 50% in a single decade.
What’s the Secret? Machine Harvesting of Blueberries Is Taking Off By David Eddy|April 6, 2021 Despite the expanding trend in automation, growers are reluctant to talk about it. But why?
Near-Harvest Technology Now Available for Blueberries Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 3, 2021 AgroFresh’s Harvista secures fruit quality, optimizes labor resources, and extends shelf life.
Harvest Timing on the Minds of Stone Fruit Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|January 22, 2021 Survey responses stress the importance to do the ripe thing.
Drive to Cut Fruit Grower Costs Drives Harvest Innovation Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 19, 2020 Lack of labor and the need to efficiently deliver quality challenge industry suppliers.
Soft-Catch Tech Wanted by Blueberry Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|September 22, 2020 As small fruit producers increasingly turn to machine harvesting, the need for innovation with a gentle touch is becoming critical.