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Robots to boost Australian veggie growers’ tech
Aussie vegetable growers are set to gain a competitive edge with exclusive trials of cutting-edge global machinery under a groundbreaking new program. The $4.1 million initiative will boost the adoption of advanced mechanization technology in... more »
New elements mark this year’s Organic Produce Summit
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some changes to this year’s show, including the addition of a fireside chat. Scheduled for July 10-11 in Monterey, California, OPS is the only event exclusively dedicated to... more »
Ag robotics focus of fall northern California FIRA USA
FIRA USA — the ag robotics conference — is returning to California. FIRA USA is set to provide a convergence of technology in the global AgRobotics sector. The third edition of the agricultural robotics conference... more »
Robotics being tested sorting Vidalia onions
In time for this year's Vidalia sweet onion harvest, robotics are involved in a trial helping sort onions on Georgia farms. During the pandemic, labor problems became acute on many farms in Georgia and across... more »
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. Bick runs the university’s Original Digital Entomology Lab. She... more »
Commentary: 5 AgTech trends to watch in 2024
Editor's note: In 2023, the agricultural industry faced challenges from extreme weather to supply chain issues. To address these issues and meet the goal of feeding a growing population, researchers and engineering teams developed smart... more »
AI, advocacy trends focus of IFPA State of the Industry talk
Citing a host of challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral community, International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) head emphasized action and advocacy as the vehicles through which the organization and its members will overcome... more »
Drone tech company relocates headquarters to Michigan State
Aerial Vantage, a drone tech company, has relocated its corporate headquarters from Washington D.C. to the Midwest. The company’s new headquarters are located at the Michigan State University (MSU) Technology Innovation Center in East Lansing,... more »
Ag robotics, demos set for FIRA USA
After the successful first edition of FIRA USA in Fresno last year, 2,000 participants and ag leaders will gather at the Salinas Sports Complex from Sep. 19-21 for a global event on ag robotic solutions... more »
Climate grant awarded to Purdue
Purdue University has received a grant to help fight climate change in agriculture. The university won a five-year, $500,000 grant to play an education and workforce development role in the new $20 million AI Institute... more »
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