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 »
Survey reveals ongoing farm labor challenges for growers
In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, vegetable industry farm labor challenges remain a persistent concern for growers in the U.S. The latest labor survey, conducted by Vegetable Growers News and its sister publication Fruit Growers News highlights... 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 »
SweetWater Technologies launches first drone franchise partners
SweetWater Technologies has launched its first group of independently-owned and operated franchises. This move aims to enhance agronomic practices through drone technology. The new franchise partners are Bill Pirkl in Byron, Minnesota; Nathan Janz in... more »
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 »
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