Category: Technology
IFG owner Bloom Fresh appoints interim CEO
Bloom Fresh International, International Fruit Genetics, IFG, fruit breeding, breeding, research, plant breeding,
Syngenta, Lavie Bio team up to develop bioinsecticides
Syngenta Crop Protection and Lavie Bio Ltd. are partnering to discover and develop biological insecticidal solutions.
Group advocates for specialty crops in Farm Bill
Amid ongoing farm bill discussions on Capitol Hill, the co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) gathered in Washington, D.C., to advocate for America’s $64.7 billion specialty crop industry.
USDA seeks solutions via Climate Corps training program
The USDA has launched the Working Lands Climate Corps initiative to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders.
Biotalys partners with universities on biocontrol research
Biotalys has entered into academic collaborations with researchers in plant pathology in the U.S. and United Kingdom (UK).
Syngenta continues decarbonization of global operations
Syngenta, sustainability, crop protection, pests, weeds, insects, insecticides, decarbonization, environment,
Reinke, CropX introduce pivot irrigation sensor
irrigation efficiencies, Reinke Irrigation, CropX Technologies, water, water management, sustainability, soil health
CEA pathogen risks, sanitation examined
Controlled environment agriculture ,CEA, indoor ag, vertical farming, greenhouse, pathogens, sanitation, food safety,
Biologicals firms join Platform10 roster
Platform10, biologicals, biopesticides, Wharf42, Western Growers, Salinas Biologicals Summit, technology
American Farm Bureau sets policy agenda at convention
California Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, policies, labor, crop insurance artificial intelligence,
Nominations open for 2024 food, ag research award
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research FFAR ag research sustainability
Drone workshop focuses on farm use
UA drone workshop University of Arizona drones irrigation sustainability water use irrigation
2023: The year in review
To specialty crop growers, and farmers in general, 2023’s big news in the industry wasn’t totally unforeseen: lack of labor is still an issue, severe weather damaged crops and technology continues to advance automation in fields and orchards.
Real estate platform makes changes in ag-tech data
Acres ag land management
Autonomous Burro robot features more power
Burro has launched its most powerful labor-saving autonomous robot, the Burro Grande.
Report: Global aquaponics market to hit $1 billion by 2031
aquaponics market study
IFPA cites 10 key 2023 impacts
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) released its Annual Impact Report and the 10 key industry issues in 2023.
Commentary: 5 AgTech trends to watch in 2024
Of all the 2024 trends in digital agriculture, the role played by Gen AI, or generative AI, is likely to be one of the most significant.
Wish Farms owner inducted into Florida strawberry hall of fame
Gary Wishnatzki, owner of Plant City, Florida-based berry grower Wish Farms, has been inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of Fame.
Researchers advance orchard automation technology with AI pruning and thinning
Researchers are testing orchard automation technology. Read how AI and robotics could help improve pruning, thinning and labor productivity in fruit production.