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. She had a hunch that too much water was... 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 »
New statewide Florida Extension agent educates growers on food safety
A new statewide Florida Extension agent is helping growers manage food safety concerns. Growing up in rural Douglas, Georgia, a town of 11,000 people, Stephanie Brown actively participated in Future Farmers of America. She also... 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 »
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. Nanobubble technology supplier Moleaer Inc. is collaborating with Griffin Greenhouse Supplies Inc., one of the largest U.S.... more »
Satellite crop monitoring helps tomato growers adapt to climate change
A recent study published in Nature forecasts that global tomato yields could fall by more than 5% in the next 30 years, with key growing regions such as Italy and California facing the steepest declines.... more »
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. The facility, in the mixed-use Brooks Community at the site... more »
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. Valley participated in the second Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall, hosted by the... more »
Field trials spur soil inoculant introduction
ProGro BIO has introduced a soil inoculant. ProGro has announced the commencement of its 2024 U.S. expansive in-field trial program. Building upon the success of its 2023 program, which encompassed more than 10,000 acres across... more »
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. The event is scheduled for June 18-19 at the Hyatt Regency Denver... more »
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