Technology
Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials laser weeding, battles pests
Technology, including autonomous robots, is a part of A&M Farms’ sweet onion production success. Aries Haygood, president, grows Vidalia sweet onions with his wife, Megan, company co-owner whom the company’s initials represent. Though growing up... more »
Modified Atmosphere Packaging aids efficiencies
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology offers benefits to growers and packers in terms of bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality. In a recent press release from Masterpack Group USA, the company explained that... more »
Great Lakes EXPO 2024: Premier event for specialty crop ag innovation, networking
With over 5,000 attendees, 800-plus booth opportunities and over 400 vendors, the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO make it easy to meet the decision makers on the... more »
Autonomous machines may change farming
Autonomous machines could transform crop farming. The automation would bring improved productivity and precision and operational efficiencies, according to a new report by RaboBank's RaboResearch. Despite the potential, adoption of the technology faces hurdles due... more »
New tech geared to help with crop input, farm management
Ag Assistant, a new AI-powered agronomic engine, was launched and it is designed to assist growers with crop input and farm management. "Ag Assistant is the result of extensive data collection and analysis," said Jason... more »
New John Deere utility vehicles to aid efficiencies
Equipment manufacturer John Deere has released two utility vehicles that are designed to improve grower efficiencies. The new Gator XUV 845 and Gator XUV 875 utility vehicles are designed to boost productivity for farmers and... more »
Pyka partners with SLC Agrícola for fully autonomous, electric crop protection aircraft
Pyka, a manufacturer of autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has signed a commercial agreement with SLC Agrícola, one of Brazil's largest agricultural producers. Pyka will deliver its fully autonomous, electric crop... more »
American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute hires new director
The American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute (ASPMI) has hired Jeff Smutny as executive director. Smutny was the global director of marketing and regulatory affairs at the American Pecan Council. He also worked in various roles... more »
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