Technology
Ag mulch film certified to naturally biodegrade
Minnesota-based Organix Solutions has received a certification of its product line of black soil biodegradable agricultural mulch film. The OK biodegradable SOIL Certification from Vinçotte International verifies that the product, called Organix A.G. Film, will... more »
MSU apple harvesting/sorting system evolving
Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) say they remain on track in developing an in-orchard harvesting aid/ sorting machine that could prove to be significantly lower in cost than other existing systems. Renfu Lu, research... more »
Testimony: Rural growers need broadband internet
A tech company CEO told Congress this week that rural growers will need broadband Internet access to take advantage of new technologies in the agricultural sector. Tim Hassinger is president and CEO of Nebraska-based Lindsay Corporation,... more »
USDA targets funds for broadband infrastructure improvements
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett said Nov. 6 that USDA is investing more than $200 million in infrastructure projects to bring broadband to hundreds of unserved and underserved rural communities. “Broadband infrastructure is... more »
Sentera offers new sensors for DJI drones
Sentera has made available gimbaled Double 4k and Quad sensors for the DJI Inspire 2 drone. Sentera's swappable precision crop health sensors paired with the Inspire 2 offers agronomists, crop consultants, and growers a way... more »
Two-day workshop on ‘Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture’
Washington State University is offering a two-day workshop on “Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture.” The event will be held Nov. 8-9 in Prosser, Washington. In the past few years, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones... more »
$600K given for longer shelf life research
Hazel Technologies will continue its research into developing new shelf-life extension technologies for fresh produce after receiving a second round of federal funding. The Chicago-based company will receive a second phase of funding from the USDA... more »
Green and yellow Deere colors protected in lawsuit win
A U.S. District Court in Kentucky has ruled in favor of Deere & Co. in a lawsuit that was filed to protect use of the trademark green and yellow color combination on John Deere agricultural... more »
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