Technology
California strawberry industry marks 10 years of Strawberry Center contributions
California's strawberry industry recently marked contributions made by its industry research facility. The California Strawberry Commission (CSC) and Cal Poly celebrated a decade of research and collaboration at the 10th Anniversary Strawberry Center Field Day... more »
BioConsortia releases latest bionematicide product results
BioConsortia Inc. has released the latest results of bionematicide field testing that could control nematodes. BioConsortia, a Davis, California, based agricultural tech company that discovers, designs and licenses advanced microbial products to reduce the ecological... more »
USDA awards UNH climate resilient ag funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the University of New Hampshire (UNH) $10 million for climate resilient agriculture studies. The funds were provided to the institution to develop more sustainable ways to implement climate-smart... more »
Editor’s Letter: Growers benefit from new apps, spraying tech
New University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest. As they say in real estate, it’s location, location, location. The study discovered chilli thrips prefer to... more »
Florida drone camp inspires 4-H teens into agtech careers
A recent drone camp helped Florida high school students learn how to master drone use in agriculture and other industries. While many of his high school classmates relished the lackadaisical days of summer break, Putnam... more »
Smart tech wipes out pests: The latest trends in spraying automation
Innovative spraying technology can help manage pests and diseases threats, which can significantly harm fruit and tree nut crops, affecting yield and quality. The new tech helps ensure healthy trees and abundant production. Responsible use... more »
Farm labor report: Labor challenges persist
In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, labor remains a perennial concern for fruit and vegetable growers. Results of the latest labor survey, conducted among fruit and vegetable growers across the U.S., shed light on the... more »
FIRA preview: Tech for veg growers big part of robotics conference
The third iteration of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, known as FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of vegetables and berries as well as tree fruit and nuts a view of the state of specialty... more »