Category: Water
Robotics to help Reinke improve irrigation efficiencies
Reinke Manufacturing, a global irrigation systems and technology company, is investing $12 million in the modernization and automation of its irrigation systems manufacturing facilities.
October to bring growers, tech leaders to FIRA USA ag robotics show
This fall is bringing the third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show in northern California.
Growers guided by sensors on water decisions
Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch.
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.
New statewide Florida Extension agent educates growers on food safety
A new statewide Florida Extension agent is helping growers manage food safety concerns.
Precision ag open house scheduled
Growers can learn the latest in weather and crop sensing advancements in an upcoming open house.
Nanobubble partnership to help growers with efficiencies, water
Growers could benefit from an AgTech partnership designed to increased input efficiencies, including water savings through nanobubble technology.
Satellite crop monitoring helps tomato growers adapt to climate change
Discover how satellite crop monitoring helps tomato growers optimize irrigation, cut costs, and adapt to climate change.
Greens to be grown at new 140,000-square-foot Texas plant
A new, 140,000-square-foot indoor vertical farm in San Antonio, Texas, being built by Soli Organic will grow more than 10 varieties of greens and herbs.
Valley Irrigation displays irrigation equipment improvements
Valley Irrigation, a global supplier of precision irrigation technologies, recently showed off its irrigation equipment at the National Mall.
Field trials spur soil inoculant introduction
ProGro BIO has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program.
Speakers announced for Center for Produce Safety event
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is promoting the names of the scientists who will be presenting at the 2024 CPS Research Symposium.
Commentary: To protect food supply, pass farm bill
There are few times when Congress has the opportunity to take a single action that benefits every family in America. One of those opportunities is in front of our lawmakers now.
Water allocations revised for some areas of California
Improved hydrologic conditions have led to increased Central Valley (California) Project 2024 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors and those in the Friant Division.
Climate projects funded by MSU
In Michigan, four research and outreach projects have been funded through the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program.
Land-use bill taps farmland for solar sites
Roughly half of California’s 30 million acres of farmland is protected from development by the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
Fresha expands carrot growing in Georgia
Fresha, a grower of locally grown carrots, has expanded its operational footprint by acquiring a south Georgia facility.
Organic information toolkit available to retailers
The USDA has a new online retail toolkit of consumer-focused, educational resources to highlight the unique value of the organic label.
CropX partnership to streamline drip irrigation management
precision irrigation, CropX Technologies, digital farm management, WiseConn, precision drip irrigation,
Report: too much, too little water creates ag risks
California water, irrigation, water shortage, UC Merced, climate change, Extension, Environmental Defense Fund,