Technology
Farmer’s innovation guided Dale Marshall’s career
Dale Marshall, who received patents for harvesters and mechanical fruit and vegetable handling equipment as an engineer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has died. Marshall, who retired in 1998, died on Dec. 8, at... more »
In the muck and weeds: Michigan veg experts honored
The Michigan Vegetable Council honored a family farm that has raised vegetables for nearly 100 years on muck soil and a Michigan State University professor who specializes in weed management. The awards ceremony at the... more »
Lewis Taylor Farms counters rising labor costs
Lewis Taylor Farms Inc., one of the Southeast’s largest privately-owned vegetable and greenhouse operations, battles escalating costs through in-house mechanization and efficient use of labor as well as improved methods of fighting pests and diseases.... more »
BHN makes leadership changes
Bio Huma Netics Inc. (BHN) has announced structural changes and expansion of its leadership team. The changes are designed to better align with the company's continued growth and strategic goals, according to a news release.... more »
Ag tech company to acquire berry grower
AgriForce Growing Systems Ltd. has entered into a binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire Berry People LLC. Based in Hollister, California, Berry People is a year-round grower and shipper of organic and conventional strawberries,... more »
FarmHQ app monitors, controls irrigation
Farm technology company FarmHQ has released an app for remotely monitoring and controlling irrigation equipment. The app, which helps lower costs and simplify operations, is now... more »
Rijk Zwaan winter leafy hydroponics demo approaching
Rijk Zwaan’s winter leafy hydroponics demo is nearing. Scheduled for Feb. 1-10, the plant breeding company plans its winter leafy hydroponics high tech demo in the Netherlands, its home base. This year’s demo features Rijk... more »
Groundwork BioAg names new general manager
Groundwork BioAg, a global bioagriculture company, has named Andrew Duff as general manager for North America. Duff’s more than 20 years of experience in biostimulants, seed technology and U.S.... more »
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