Technology
MSU researches drones to control vineyard pests
At the annual Viticulture Field Day in late July at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, winegrape growers assessed autonomous tools for tasks including pest management. “One of... more »
Great Lakes EXPO: Emerging technology in the Ag industry
With several challenges facing growers, such as climate change, rising input costs and more, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest technology. During the 2023 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market... more »
Horticultural supplier Dramm welcomes marketing, sales associate
The Dramm Corp. has added Noah Dramm Becker as a marketing and sales associate. In his role, Becker will work primarily with the company’s commercial products and water management teams in content creation, website management,... more »
FarmSense pest monitoring system receives recognition
FarmSense’s pest monitoring system has won worldwide recognition. The agtech startup has been awarded the top prize in Bayer's global Grants4Tech Pest Monitor Challenge. The FarmSense team recently spent multiple days demonstrating the capabilities of... more »
Analytics award given to Highland Ag
Highland Ag MarketWatch has been recognized as “Analytics Innovation Of The Year” by an organization that honors ag tech companies. AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products... more »
Highland introduces new Highland Hub compliance tracker feature
Highland Ag Solutions, an agricultural technology supplier, has released its latest feature within the Highland Hub, Compliance Tracker. The new platform aims to transform the way consultants, marketers, retailers, large cooperatives and brokers manage compliance... more »
CMI unveils advanced pear packing technology
CMI Orchards has introduced pear packing technology that is marketed to possess strong benefits for retailers and consumers. The Wenatchee, Washington, based CMI’s recent expansions on the technology used to pack, market and sell pears... more »
USDA awards $72.9 million in Specialty Crop Block Grant funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced $72.9 million awarded to 55 states and territories through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grant program provides funding to enhance the... more »
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