John Deere Revs up New Tech to Expand Farming Footprint

First commercial use of automated picker logged in Southern Hemisphere orchard.

While new farm tech innovations stir the imagination of fantastical possibility, one day, we’ll wake up and wonder how we ever lived without them.

The human factor in agriculture might be relegated to the back seat as smart robotic solutions continue to crop up.

Take a look at these before and after field images, showing how an auto weeder and an auto thinner does its job. 

Report maps out a future filled with advanced agriculture technology, automation, and mechanization in the field.

Some of the early adopters share what has their attention in 2019.

Through the evolution of agricultural technology, there always are differing opinions about the real prospects for widespread adoption.

Data management and machine learning are driving modern medicine breakthroughs. The same technology can be applied to farm fields.

Napa Valley’s terrain can be a challenge for vineyard spray coverage, but new uses of technology could help change that.

With advanced software to drive the machine and follow a route, this unit is the next generation of farm sprayers.

Washington State University scientist Manoj Karkee recognized for his work with agriculture technology.

Not long ago, conventional wisdom said only row crop operations would adopt precision agriculture tools. However, the 2019 State of the Vegetable Industry shows the time of precision agriculture in vegetable production has arrived. 

Will robots be our next farmworkers? Growers peer into their crystal balls to talk about the future of precision agriculture on their farms.

Beginning with the most basic ― your smartphone weather apps ― plenty of modern tools are available to every grower.

The third International Forum of Agricultural Robotics Conference points up potential and challenges of farm automation.

Modern mechanization can potentially help Florida growers and many others beyond address ongoing workforce shortages.

The latest efforts to boost food safety are amped up versions of what is already in place. What more can we do to improve our crops impact on public safety?

Novel conference and expo created for specialty crop growers of all types and industry stakeholders alike shines brightly amid the lights of Las Vegas.

Scientist has citrus greening in his sights, and he’s pointing an infrared beam of energy right at it.