Technology
Hazel trials technology with melon shippers
Hazel Technologies, a produce storage company with USDA, recently wrapped up a trial season with Dan Andrews Farms, a third-generation melon grower in San Joaquin Valley, California. With more than 30 years of experience growing melons, Dan... more »
Key Technology ‘s VERYX sorters for fresh-cut leafy greens
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, introduces VERYX digital sorters for fresh-cut leafy greens. VERYX calls itself the world’s only belt-fed sorter that can inspect product entirely in-air with top and... more »
Sentera expands use of Gimbaled Quad Sensor
Sentera's Quad sensor is now available in an integrated gimbal-stabilized package for DJI Inspire and Matrice drones. Featuring four fully-customizable and individually-filtered focal plane arrays, the Quad sets the standard for data accuracy and ease-of-use.... more »
Deere adds to frontier tillage and feeding lineup
John Deere bolsters its lineup of Frontier equipment with the addition of several implements including cultipackers, three-point shank rippers and overseeders. These are implements commonly used by large-property owners and producers who need smaller-sized equipment... more »
AgroFresh launches FreshCloud platform
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions recently launched FreshCloud, a data-backed, insights-driven platform for monitoring produce quality through the supply chain. AgroFresh’s insights and expertise add new technology to predict produce freshness, quality and optimal consumption timing. As... more »
Natural controlled-atmosphere nesting bins debuts
Following years of collaborative research and development, JMT US and Macro Plastics are proud to launch, in the USA, a new controlled atmosphere equipment for the... more »
University of California touts entrepreneurship network
The dizzying impact of the digital revolution on many sectors of society – from retail to law enforcement, politics and entertainment – has also altered the picture on California farms. With technology, farmers have found... more »
Jacto changes approach to its sprayer distribution system
Jacto has made a change in its distribution approach for its tractor-mounted sprayers from a two-step distribution system supported by a West Coast domestic warehouse to three direct progressive importer/distributors. Backpack sprayers will continue to... more »
