equipment
AgroFresh announces AI imaging and orchard analytics tie-ups with Aerobotics, Neolithics
AgroFresh Solutions, a post-harvest freshness supplier, is expanding its FreshCloud digital ecosystem through strategic global partnerships with Aerobotics and Neolithics, according to a news release. The company says the partnerships position its FreshCloud software as... more »
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled... more »
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention farm, market tour
Participants in the Jan. 27-30 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania, were able to view southeast Pennsylvania farm and farm market operations east of Harrisburg. During the Jan. 27 tour, participants visited these... more »
Oxbo joins grape group in equipment manufacturing partnership
Specialty crop harvesting and controlled application equipment manufacturer Oxbo has struck a partnership with National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA). The Madera, California-based Oxbo has been selected to join the inaugural class of affiliate members of... more »
World Ag Expo opens applications for 2025 seminars, ag innovation contest
The 2025 World Ag Expo is accepting applications for its annual Top-10 New Products competition and Seminar Series, which offer exhibitors and industry experts the chance to showcase the latest in agricultural innovation and education.... more »
Kubota acquires Bloomfield Robotics AI startup
Kubota Corp., a global tractor manufacturer, has acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc. Bloomfield is a startup that uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to monitor individual specialty crop plant health and performance. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Bloomfield’s... more »
2,500 growers and tech leaders to meet at FIRA USA ag robotics show
The third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show will be in northern California this fall. The Oct. 22-24 event, to be in Woodland, California, west of the Sacramento airport, is set to bring 2,500 growers... more »
AGCO introduces new tractor
A new generation of tractors is being released by agtech and tractor provider AGCO Corp. The AE50 award-winning Fendt 600 Vario Series tractor offers maneuverability and a completely new generation of Fendt's VarioDrive continuously variable... more »
















