Technology

Syngenta and Biotalys partner to fight pest resistance

Syngenta Crop Protection and Biotalys are collaborating to research, develop and commercialize new biocontrol solutions to manage key pests in a broad variety of crops. Biotalys is an agricultural technology company focused on protein-based biocontrol... more »

AgroFresh partners with Strella on pear, apple storage monitoring

Postharvest freshness solutions provider AgroFresh Solutions Inc. is partnering with sensor technology developer Strella, in an exclusive global distribution agreement. The agreement, announced April 20, launches immediately for the Northern Hemisphere’s apple and pear seasons,... more »

Companies announced for IFPA Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced their newest cohort for the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator. “This year’s companies are focused on climate-smart solutions to some of the industry’s biggest challenges, according to a news... more »

Fully autonomous drone introduced for large scale farm operations

Hylio has introduced a fully autonomous drone for large scale agricultural operations. The AG-130 has an 8.0-gallon tank capacity with an application rate of up to 50 acres per hour, according to the release. The... more »

Ohio’s Central State University to host research facility open house

Central State University Land-Grant Program is scheduling an open house to raise awareness of land-grant programs and celebrate the building of a new research facility. The open house and research facility groundbreaking is scheduled for... more »

FIRA news conference to introduce fall ag robotics forum

The International Forum of Agricultural Robotics – FIRA – is scheduling a news conference to discuss FIRA USA 2023. Scheduled for Sept. 19-21 in Salinas, California, FIRA USA 2023 is a three-day event focusing on... more »

BioConsortia leaders present research at international events

BioConsortia Inc., a leader in research and development for sustainable agriculture, will highlight its nitrogen-fixing microbial products at international events on innovative ag products. Sarah Reiter, senior vice president of business development, will appear during... more »

Survey reveals acceptance, potential of biological inputs

The growing awareness of biological products is highlighted by a study that surveyed row crop farmers. Of the 500 farmers surveyed, 83% said they are aware of the term “biologicals,” and early adopters of the... more »