High Tech Heating System Aims To Save Apple Blossoms from the Cold By Penn State News|March 3, 2024 Research suggests autonomous, intelligent system is capable of warming fruit tree canopies.Read More
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Indoor Farming Insider Talks About Evolution of the Sector Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 26, 2024
5 Implements That Help Sustain the Drive at Visser Farms By Thomas Skernivitz|February 14, 2024 The Visser family follows through on its goal of leaving its western Michigan land better at the end of the year than when it started.
6 Weed-Busting Farm Machines You Have To See By Thomas Skernivitz|December 27, 2023 Equipment companies take to the field to demonstrate ideal weed control.
Get Ready To See Farming’s Next Frontier at World FIRA 2024 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 18, 2023 With robots now available for all ag sectors, World FIRA 2024 is a unique opportunity for the industry to see next-level functions in the field.
Caught on Film: Smart Spray Tech and Automation at Work in the Orchard Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 24, 2023 The Smart Apply Precision Spray System can now be teamed with GUSS Autonomous Sprayers. Check out a cool demo video.
Help Unwanted? Driverless Tractors and Bots Are Coming To a Farm Near You By David Eddy|October 2, 2023 Robots growers have been hearing about for decade are finally coming to fruition in the field. Find out what was seen and heard at FIRA USA 2023.
How a Robotic Cucumber Harvester Can Help Save Labor Costs By Greenhouse Grower|August 31, 2023 Ag tech company Four Growers has expanded the capabilities of its GR-100 robotic harvester to potentially include cucumbers.
Vegetable Growers Gaining Speed to Plant Faster Than They Can Sell It By Richard VanVranken|May 31, 2023 Technology that helps reduce labor costs and boosts sustainability is a good investment in the long run.
Why More Action Is Needed on Farm Workforce By David Eddy|May 30, 2023 American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy says until mechanization is fully implemented, let’s work on strengthening the labor pool.
New Report: Specialty Crop Growers Spending $500,000 a Year on Automation Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 27, 2023 Latest findings from Western Growers reveal a 25% increase in average year-over-year ag tech investment as labor shortage persists.
How Autonomy Is Driving New Partnerships in Agriculture By Global Ag Tech Initiative|March 10, 2023 With the value of autonomous farming forecast to reach $95 billion by 2027, the promise of business growth is leading to interesting investment agreements.
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.
Automation Geared To Help Move the Needle for Fruit Growers in the New Year By Thomas Skernivitz|January 10, 2023 When asked for their 2023 predictions, industry suppliers sung praises about ag tech and its positive effect on increasing labor costs and shortages.
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.
Automation the Answer To Easing Ag Labor Issues in 2023 By Thomas Skernivitz|November 30, 2022 Vegetable growers have reached out to suppliers in search of help. Find out what some companies have to offer.
This New Automated Herbicide Orchard Sprayer Is Ready To Roll By CropLife|September 29, 2022 The unique piece of farm equipment from GUSS Automation is available at select John Deere dealer locations.
Labor-Saving Equipment Putting Vegetable Growers on the Cutting Edge By Thomas Skernivitz|September 21, 2022 Ag tech abounds in the field. Check out some pieces of machinery to consider.
Breakthroughs in Auto Weeders Keep Coming for Vegetable Growers By Richard Smith|July 6, 2022 New technology in lasers, cameras, and artificial intelligence promise big labor savings in the near future.
John Deere Partners With Innovator of Semi-Autonomous Sprayers By Growing Produce Staff|April 21, 2022 GUSS Automation specializes in treatment of high-value orchards and vineyards.
Upgrades to Vineyard Equipment Means More Gains for Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|March 1, 2022 With labor becoming scarcer and more expensive, grape producers are relying more than ever on mechanization.