Technology
Representation sought for ag, forestry, rural sectors on FAA’s Drone Policy Board
U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D-Michigan, introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s chief drone policy committee includes representation for agriculture, forestry and rural America. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act,... more »
Sentera introduces 6X Sensor: Multispectral, RGB and onboard analytics
Sentera has launched the 6X, the highest-performing, most powerful sensor in its class. 6X delivers the data and processing necessary to meet a wide range of customer requirements, from broad acre, specialty, and permanent crop... more »
CES Innovation Awards honors John Deere in tech category
John Deere (NYSE: DE) is being honored in the Tech for a Better World category of the 2020 CES Innovation Awards, which recognize outstanding product design and engineering in consumer technology products. Deere is an... more »
Engineering shop coming to Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center
A new agricultural engineering shop at Penn State's Fruit Research and Extension Center will, when completed, enhance research capabilities that ultimately will benefit growers, according to the center's director and one researcher who will use... more »
John Deere, CLAAS, CNH Industrial and 365FarmNet form DataConnect
Farmers and contractors operating fleets of machinery from different brands will in the near future be able to securely exchange and view machine data through a common interface called DataConnect. In addition, they will be... more »
Investment, need drive in-soil strawberry harvester
Investment, a groundbreaking “commercialized” strawberry harvest and swelling grower interest add up to a good year for Advanced Farm Technologies (AFT). The Davis, California-based company’s T-6 robotic strawberry harvester is one of just a handful... more »
Updated John Deere tractor lineup set for model year 2020
John Deere has updated its lineup of 7R Tractors for model year 2020. These newly refined tractors offer the perfect combination of power and versatility with new levels of comfort, John Deere dependability and the... more »
Five finalists chosen to compete for $250K at 2019 AgSharks Competition
After reviewing the flood of applications from start-up companies who are all developing technology to solve agriculture’s most critical issues, Western Growers and S2G Ventures have chosen five finalists to compete in the 2019 AgSharks Competition on... more »
