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. Read More
Western Growers Strengthens Agtech Career Development Pipeline Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|August 30, 2021 New “middle school” offers five initiatives for post-graduates.
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.
Is Gene Editing the New Horizon for Berry Crop Improvement? By John R. Clark|August 17, 2021 North Carolina-based company focuses on seedlessness, plant architecture, everbearing, and thornlessness.
Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Citrus Yields Better Than Humans? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 11, 2021 New study shows AI technology is hitting the mark with 98% accuracy.
How Science Is Helping Us Produce Better Pome Fruit By Kenong Xu|August 10, 2021 Argonaute proteins prove to be the next generation in fighting bacterial disease.
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.
Imaging Spectroscopy Predicts Water Stress in Wild Blueberry Fields Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 University of Maine researchers cite increased need for predictive tools because of warming, drought, freezing, and pathogens.
Irrigation Tips for Produce Growers: Dealing With the Dry Season By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 Equipment manufacturers stress timeliness, efficiency to combat rising temperatures, and minimal moisture.
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.
Max Yield in the Field: How Precision Irrigation Hits the Right Spot By David Eddy|July 6, 2021 You can’t change the land where you farm, but you can control how productive it is.
Conservis Bringing Fruits of Its Labor to Orchard Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 2, 2021 Farm management platform digs data to provide efficient financial performance for farms.
California Specialty Crop Sizes Reveal Farmworker Woes By David Eddy|June 29, 2021 Harvesting challenges reflect growers’ increasing move to mechanized options.
Semios Beefs up Data Collection with Centricity Acquisition Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 23, 2021 Integration of farm management and compliance solutions designed to help growers worry less.
Weed-Killing Robots Aim To Save Time and Money for Strawberry Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2021 University of Florida scientists are on track to put automation to work in the field.
Mighty Battle: Artificial Intelligence Takes on the Two-Spotted Spider Mite Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2021 New app could lead to more accurate and earlier detection of dreaded crop pest.
First Fully Electric ‘Smart’ Tractor Makes Debut By David Eddy|April 27, 2021 Monarch Tractor, which hopes to become the Tesla of tractors, unveils first unit.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Put Nematodes on Notice Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 14, 2021 Researchers are using the advanced technology to help growers identify the bugs – bad and good – more quickly and efficiently.
Want a Better Tasting Strawberry? Artificial Intelligence Is on the Case Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 7, 2021 See how machine learning is helping researchers and plant breeders see the future of flavor.
