Leafy Greens
New AI-powered offering provides new lettuce thinning option for growers
Niqo Robotics has introduced its new RoboThinner technology to the North American market, aiming to improve lettuce farming through AI-driven precision. In a recent press release, Niqo Robotics boasted that RoboThinner uses real-time AI to... more »
GreenVenus unveils fast-growing lettuce varieties for indoor farming
GreenVenus, an agricultural technology company based in Davis, California, has announced the development of fast-growing lettuce cultivars designed for indoor farming. In a recent press release, GreenVenus shared that these new varieties, which grow nearly... more »
BrightFarms opens greenhouse in Yorkville, Illinois
BrightFarms, an in indoor farming operations, has opened a new greenhouse hub in Yorkville, Illinois, marking the first of three regional hubs to launch in 2024. The facility, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, adds... more »
Pop Vriend Seeds-KWS changes name
Plant breeder Pop Vriend Seeds gains a new name. On Oct. 1, the Netherlands-based Pop Vriend plans to officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. Pop Vriend Seeds made the announcement in a... more »
A. Duda & Sons’ Ed Duda mourned
A. Duda & Sons' Ed Duda has died. Duda, a principal of A. Duda & Sons Inc., died Aug. 11. He was 91. Western Growers and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) mourns the passing... more »
Weather challenges vex East Coast organic vegetables
Weather issues are challenging this year's East Coast organic vegetable deal. Sustained hot, wet weather has been affecting organic produce crops from Georgia to Maine. Hurricane Debby and high summer temperatures have reduced the growing... more »
Michigan crop report notes cooler temps, with increased pest pressure
Michigan's vegetable crops are facing increased disease pressures as cooler temperatures continue to affect the state, according to the recent Michigan State University (MSU)'s crop update. MSU shared the following information in the Aug. 14... more »
Foxy-The Nunes Co.’s Tom Nunes remembered
Tom Nunes of The Nunes Co. and Foxy, is being mourned. Nunes was 95. He died Aug. 5 in Carmel Valley, California. The Nunes Co. markets its vegetables and leafy greens under the Foxy brand. Nunes'... more »
FIRA preview: Tech for veg growers big part of robotics conference
The third iteration of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, known as FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of vegetables and berries as well as tree fruit and nuts a view of the state of specialty... more »
Stewardship, sustainability Braga Fresh priorities
At Braga Fresh Family Farms Inc., sustainability is in the ground and in the name of one of its sister companies. Hard work and dedication to the land, mixed with innovative agronomic and sustainable growing... more »
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