Technology
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 »
Irrigation tech field day set planned by WSU
Washington State University (WSU) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission are scheduling an irrigation field day to show growers the latest in irrigation technological advances. The Irrigation Technology Field Day is scheduled for July... more »
Bulk weigh filling machine introduced by WeighPack
A new bulk weigh filling machine has been introduced by precision weigh-filling and packaging machinery manufacturer WeighPack Systems Inc. The new bulk weigh filling machine system integrates an in-line metal detector between the filling process... more »
Partnership of Monarch Tractor, Verizon fosters sustainable farming partnership
A partnership between Monarch Tractor and Verizon Business is designed to support more sustainable farming practices through Verizon’s network connectivity. Monarch developed the MK-V, the world’s first fully electric, autonomous, smart tractor, according to a... more »
Precision ag open house scheduled
An open house for growers to learn more about the latest in weather and crop sensing advancements and other technologies is scheduled. The Washington State University (WSU) Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS)... more »
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