Why One Small Vegetable Farm Adopted Mechanization By Carol Miller|March 2, 2022 See how Gail and Paul Fenton research ways to lighten labor demands and make their crops competitive.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
How Precision Agriculture Can Help Growers Know Their Crops Better By David Eddy|March 1, 2022 Tech companies emerging in the past few years are providing new crop assessment tools that can boost profits.
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.
How To Create Process Budgets for Farm Equipment By Carol Miller|January 19, 2022 Understanding the costs of your machinery and other permanent materials isn’t easy. Here are some samples to work with.
How Smart-Spray Technology Can Save Citrus Growers on Pesticide and Fertilizer Use By UF/IFAS News|January 7, 2022 Learn more about new ag tech that applies more pesticide and fertilizers to fruit trees, meaning fewer chemicals in the environment.
Are You in Need of Orchard Equipment? Act Now By Thomas Skernivitz|January 4, 2022 Manufacturers encourage growers to plan and purchase ASAP, with possible price hikes.
Proper Management of Powdery Mildew in Grapes: The Fanfare Behind Sprayers By Thomas Skernivitz|November 1, 2021 Effective control of malady involves sprayer fans and canopy density, which dictate ideal tractor ground speeds.
Florida Coast Equipment Rolls on in Business Growth Mode Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 19, 2021 Company celebrates the addition of three new Kubota dealership locations in the Sunshine State.
Does Precision Ag Technology Improve Quality of Life on the Farm? By K-State Research and Extension|October 13, 2021 Extensive study results led by Kansas State University show automated systems score high on the list. Find out what else was found.
10 Ways To Keep Your Farm Equipment in Top Shape By Frank Giles|October 10, 2021 Proper maintenance is critical to performance and farmworker safety. Make your checklist now.
Why Good Is Good Enough When It Comes to New Ag Tech By David Eddy|September 28, 2021 The important thing for agricultural technology startups to remember is that their products must work in the field.
Robotic Pruner Ready To Cut Down Production Problems in Apple Orchards By Thomas Skernivitz|August 31, 2021 See how Penn State researchers are lending a mechanical hand for preharvest tasks.
Ag Technology Power Move: Semios To Acquire Agworld By Global Ag Tech Initiative|August 25, 2021 The combined company will service growers, agronomists, and ag retailers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa.
Ag Technology Moving Quick To Merge the Field With Machines By Frank Giles|August 2, 2021 Growers discuss why and how mechanization and more will continue to change the landscape of farming.
Get Your Farm Into the Flow With These New Irrigation Products By Thomas Skernivitz|July 20, 2021 Equipment arriving through the pipeline aims to address irrigation problems for growers as early and efficiently as possible.
Florida Coast Equipment Gears up for Major Expansion Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 14, 2021 New growth for Florida’s largest Kubota dealer creates jobs, strengthens service for local farmers.
Smart Sprayers Now Multitasking in the Field for Lettuce Growers By Richard Smith|July 7, 2021 Producers have used auto thinners for a while. The latest machines strive to do more.
How Much Will That Farm Tractor Cost? [Part 1] Posted by Carol Miller|June 30, 2021 In order to set realistic budgets, you need to understand ownership costs. These easy-to-use formulas will give you an accurate idea of what you’ll spend.
Labor Troubles in the Vineyard? Try a Machine By Thomas Skernivitz|June 22, 2021 UC Davis study reviews best practices for wine grape growers.
New Innovation for Tractors, Harvesters, Seeders, and Sprayers [Slideshow] By Johnny Eppich|June 9, 2021 Here is a round-up of some new technology to look out for when you’re in the market for a new tractor or seeder.