Category: Technology
New feature adds transparency to Produce Pay
Fresh produce marketers and retailers can have full transparency of produce shipments from the field to their final destination with a new feature from Produce Pay.
New Hampshire greenhouse operator prepares for May opening
North Country Growers, hydroponic, greenhouse, protected agriculture, lettuce, leafy greens,
Irish foundation recognizes U.S. AgTech leaders
Eamonn Keogh, distinguished professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of California-Riverside, and John Hartnett, founder and CEO of SVG Ventures|THRIVE, have received honors for exceptional contributions to research and innovation.
Immediate answers from Bayer’s GenAI system
Bayer has developed a GenAI system that will give farmers a wealth of information at their fingertips, answering farm management questions immediately.
Southwest Florida venture capital initiative to help ag
AgTech, Cap Table Nation, Gingras Global, technology, southwest Florida, agriculture,
Vertical farming operator Oishii raises funds
Oishii CEA, vertical farming, sustainability, strawberries, tomatoes, indoor, greenhouse, controlled environment,
New LaserWeeder model handles different soil types
Carbon Robotics has released the Track LaserWeeder, a new model of its LaserWeeder, along with software enhancements.
Tech event focuses on small-scale farmers
The Small Farm Tech Expo features an exposition tailored for small-scale farmers and dynamic workshops focused on technology.
AgTechX Ed Summit tackles workforce issues
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Merced College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed, a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers.
New Jersey farmer earns national honor
New Jersey’s 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer, vegetable grower Byron DuBois, is one of four national winners of the 2024 National Outstanding Young Farmers Award.
Syngenta, Lavie Bio to develop pest-fighting biologicals
Syngenta Crop Protection and ag-biologicals company Lavie Bio Ltd. are partnering on the discovery and development of biological insecticidal solutions.
Biotalys, academics partner on biocontrol research
Biotalys has entered into academic collaborations with researchers in plant pathology in the U.S. and United Kingdom (UK).
U.S. Syngenta site recognized by EPA for decarbonization
Syngenta, sustainability, crop protection, pests, weeds, insects, insecticides, decarbonization, environment,
Water saving irrigation pivot sensor introduced
irrigation efficiencies, Reinke Irrigation, CropX Technologies, water, water management, sustainability, soil health
Project looks at pathogen risks, sanitation for CEA
Controlled environment agriculture ,CEA, indoor ag, vertical farming, greenhouse, pathogens, sanitation, food safety,
Washington State water project expands grower options
A unique five-year study in Washington’s Columbia River Basin, which has some of the most intensively irrigated land in the U.S., is looking at how to make the most of the available water.
Food, ag research award nominations open
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research FFAR ag research sustainability
Indoor farming firm Eden Green expands donations capabilities
Eden Green Technology, indoor farming, vertical farming, food insecurity
Policy agenda for American Farm Bureau set at convention
California Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, policies, labor, crop insurance artificial intelligence,
Biologicals companies added to Platform10 roster
biologicals, Platform10, biopesticides, Wharf42, Western Growers, Salinas Biologicals Summit, technology