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.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Will COVID-19 Change How and Where Our Food Is Grown? By Frank Giles|October 4, 2021 Producers cope as pandemic exposes vulnerabilities in logistics and supply chains.
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.
Ways to Sharpen Your Sweet Cherry Production Systems With Precision By Gregory Lang|September 21, 2021 The precise development and simplification of fruiting units results in the most efficient canopy structure for harvest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grower Focus Starting To Sharpen On Precision Pruning Of Apples By Thomas Skernivitz|May 3, 2021 Reducing the number of flower buds to a predetermined number results in more vigorous buds, larger fruit size, and less bienniality.
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.
Welcome To the Orchard of the Future Right Now By Thomas Skernivitz|March 2, 2021 Growers have never been able to synchronize the limitless streams of data from myriad sensors. In the smart orchard, it all comes together.
Why There’s More To Irrigation Than Just Watering By David Eddy|March 1, 2021 Industry suppliers note there are many related issues for growers, including the way soils respond, sampling, salinity, even cellular service.