Sustainability
Human urine could fertilize crops, according to study
A new study is showing how bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers. This makes recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according... more »
Exacto receives growth investment boost
Exacto, a provider of agricultural, horticulture and turf solutions, has received a growth investment from S2G Ventures and Skyline Global Partners. The investment aims to strengthen Exacto’s leadership in soil and water management and accelerate... more »
agInnovation leaders reveal 10-year agricultural research plan
AgInnovation, a network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, unveiled a 10-year Research Roadmap in Washington, D.C., outlining strategic priorities for agricultural innovation. The Roadmap was developed by state agricultural experiment station directors from... 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 »
Presidential candidates provide positions to American Farm Bureau
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump revealed their priorities for American agriculture in responses provided by their campaigns to a questionnaire distributed by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Farm Bureau asked... more »
Reinke invests in robotics
Global irrigation systems and technology company Reinke Manufacturing is investing $12 million in the modernization and automation of its irrigation systems manufacturing facilities. The investment includes implementing advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase... more »
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms, based in Salinas, California, has been a pioneering force in berry production since 1917. With origins as a marketing cooperative for strawberries, Naturipe has since transformed into a vertically integrated company owned by... more »
Modified Atmosphere Packaging helps growers, packers
Growers and packers can benefit from Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology. The tech aids with bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality. In a recent press release from Masterpack Group USA, the company explained... more »
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