Technology

Radicle Automation Challenge supported by Western Growers

Irvine, California-based Western Growers and Radicle Growth have partnered to create The Radicle Automation Challenge, a competition where AgTech automation entrepreneurs are eligible to compete for a minimum of $250,000 in investment capital and exclusive... more »

PlantTape product promises growers a streamlined start

A belt-fed mechanical system called PlantTape promises to reduce labor costs and save time during field planting. The industry standard is rotary or carousel-style transplanters. But many small vegetable growers are also familiar with non-motorized, single-row... more »

Teralytic debuts wireless sensor of soil conditions

Wireless soil sensor manufacturer Teralytic debuted a new sensor March 20, 2018 at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco. The new sensor features Semtech LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology in a wireless sensor to detect... more »

WeighPack debuts ‘Sleek Inverted’ packager

WeighPack has added a new device to its Sleek Wrapper-brand of automatic flow packaging machines. Flow wrapping is a horizontal packaging process in which product enters the machinery and is wrapped in clear or printed film,... more »

Commercial UAV Expo to be held in October in Las Vegas

Following the acquisition of Drone World Expo, the fourth Annual Commercial UAV Expo, a trade show and conference for the commercial drone market, will bring together thought leaders, end-users and decision makers in the commercial drone... more »

Organix Solutions’ mulch film certified to biodegrade

Minnesota-based Organix Solutions has received a certification of its product line of black soil biodegradable agricultural mulch film. The OK biodegradable SOIL Certification from Vinçotte International verifies that the product, called Organix A.G. Film, will... more »

Fresh Farms of America launching Las Vegas market

Fresh Farms of America has established the first farm under the brand name, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The local operation is named Vegas Fresh Farms, and is on track to serve and sell its... more »

MSU greenhouse installs LED supplemental lighting

Michigan State University (MSU) has teamed with Philips Lighting to update greenhouse supplemental lighting on the university’s East Lansing, Michigan, campus. High-pressure sodium (HPS) lights have been the horticulture industry standard for decades, but light-emitting diodes, commonly... more »