A new $1 million grant provided through USDA NIFA’s Organic Transitions Program is supporting scientists in evaluating precision laser weeding.

Through Munckhof’s Pluk-O-Trak and M-Connect, growers can collect data at individual tree or orchard block level.

For growers facing labor shortages, rising production costs, and more, mechanization and smart technology offer new opportunities to improve productivity.

Polly, the pollination robot, uses advanced cameras and image recognition to analyze individual flowers and identify those ready for pollination.

Launched during FIRA USA 2026 in Yakima, WA, the new RoboWeeder F50 from Niqo Robotics can cover up to 25 acres per hour.

Industry experts share the emerging smart technologies helping vegetable growers improve efficiency, reduce labor demands, and transform field operations.

Autonomous M5L tractors from Kubota are expected to be available in early 2027 for orchard and nut growers.

In Episode 2 of the Growing Produce Podcast, we explore ag tech adoption and the challenges of moving beyond demos to commercial use.

From custom-built equipment to specialized planting and harvesting machinery, Polter’s Berry Farm relies on these tools to manage its diverse operation.

UC Merced’s Innovate to Grow program connects student teams with industry partners to tackle real operational challenges.

AI-powered drones are transforming field monitoring, turning aerial data into actionable intelligence that helps agribusinesses improve efficiency.

Apple Girl Kaitlyn Thornton wants to know if a drone can really spray an apple orchard effectively. Watch as we find out with her.

The right spray equipment and regulatory know-how can make applications more effective and efficient.

Ag tech may be advancing at breakneck speed, but specialty crop growers are not necessarily following at the same pace. And maybe they shouldn’t.

New AutoHavest technology automatically optimizes harvester performance to deliver more marketable fruit.

Technology took to the field at the inaugural Great Lakes Tek Flex. We were there. Take a look at some of the highlights.

New report released by PMMI finds the U.S. robotics market serving packaging and processing is projected to reach approximately $800 million by 2031.

Latest State of the Vegetable Industry survey reveals what’s driving growers to invest in smart technology — and what’s holding them back.

New spray drones boost capacity, autonomy, and efficiency, reshaping aerial application for custom applicators and growers in 2026.