Category: Technology
Acadian, Koppert partnership to expand biostimulant access
Acadian Plant Health, a biostimulant technologies provider, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Koppert USA, a biological crop protection and natural pollination supplier.
Edible Gardens vertical integration program starts with herbs
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) grower Edible Garden AG Inc. is switching to in-house production of potted herbs, a move expected to enhance its margins.
MSU upgrades greenhouses
In late December 2022, bitterly cold days hit the Michigan State University campus.
Tech allows growers to ‘eavesdrop’ on insects
Emily Bick, assistant professor of precision pest ecology and Extension specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is compiling the ultimate playlist for her field of expertise.
Corteva sets sights on biologicals, technology
Corteva Inc. has launched a platform focused on agricultural innovations, including genome editing, biologicals and other natural products.
Bland Farms’ sweet success
Long before the family name became synonymous with the iconic Vidalia sweet onion, the Bland family was known for other crops.
Veg connections: Tips on choosing robotics
Weeds threaten the specialty crop industry. Read how robots could help growers protect yields and discourage pests and pathogens from harming crops.
Cox Farms debuts with network of 17 greenhouses
Cox Enterprises has launched Cox Farms, with 17 BrightFarms and Mucci Farms greenhouse locations in North America.
Laser system controls bird pests
laser bird control, Avix, Bird Control Group, autonomic laser bird control system, sustainability, AVIX Autonomic, bird pests,
Report: too much, too little water creates ag risks
California water, irrigation, water shortage, UC Merced, climate change, Extension, Environmental Defense Fund,
CE-line, Dramm partner for nutrient testing
The Dramm Corporation is offering in-line nutrient testing of irrigation water through a partnership with CE-Line.
Spray drone education offered by MSU
Michigan State University is offering a new event for spray drone pilots, and those interested in using spray drones.
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.