Fruits
TOMRA Food unveils new AI tech
At the 25th edition of Fruit Attraction, TOMRA Food unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and introduced a new regional structure, highlighted by its headquarters in Valencia. The event, held from Oct.... more »
Robotics Plus highlights autonomous vehicle for orchards, vineyard
New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus returned to FIRA USA and highlighted Prospr, its autonomous hybrid vehicle designed to assist orchard and vineyard operations. Robotics Plus founders Dr Alistair Scarfe (Chief... more »
USDA offers $26 million in hurricane recovery aid for Florida producers
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is offering disaster assistance to help agricultural producers recover from the damages caused by hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP),... more »
UF/IFAS urges Florida farmers to report Hurricane Milton ag damages for disaster assistance
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is urging Fruit and vegetable growers and stakeholders to assess and report agricultural damages caused by Hurricane Milton. Anna Mészáros, a Palm Beach County... more »
UCCE to host wildlife workshop, field day and virtual pear grower meeting
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has several upcoming events designed to provide critical information for agricultural producers and land managers. Registration is now open for these workshops and field days, each focused on... more »
Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques highlighted at Great Lakes EXPO
At the 2024 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO, Zilfina Rubio Ames and Olga Padilla-Zakour will share insights on blueberry fertilization and Concord grape juice cold-press techniques. Padilla-Zakour, the Seneca Foods Foundation professor... more »
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards. Gallo, which markets itself as a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward... more »
UF studies crop fertilization rates
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has long studied crop fertilization rates. In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization... more »
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Maine strawberry grower Tom Stevenson
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