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SRI develops AI-driven mobile insurance app for small farmers

Menlo Park, California-based SRI International announced July 27 that its insurtech venture spinout, Wingsure, is expanding its artificial intelligence and augmented reality capabilities to deliver instant access to personalized insurance products fo... more

$16.6M supports socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers, ranchers

The USDA announced July 26 approximately $16.6 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education and Tribal entities that help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and... more

Specialty crops supported during Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week

Iowa’s commercial horticulture industry contributes $48 million to the state’s economy each year, providing fresh produce to Iowa consumers. Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized the value of Iowa horticulture by designating July 26-30, 2021, as Iowa Frui... more

Washington Fruit Smart Orchard Field Day July 30

The Washington Fruit Smart Orchard Field Day will be held in-person at the V.2 Smart Orchard location. Attendees will hear from researchers, tech providers, growers and other partners involved in the project. Get your chance to see the sensors imp... more

Sentera introduces real-time mapping to aid decision support

Sentera announced July 22 expanded beta availability of the Real-Time Mapping feature for the FieldAgent Aerial Scouting iOS app. In just seconds, RTM provides high-quality map products, at the field edge, with no internet connection required, f... more

Plenty honored twice by FGN and VGN for Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 awards

Plenty, a vertical farming company with a mission to improve the lives of people, plants and the planet, announced recently two senior executives -– Michael Schwieterman and Brian Pedersen – were both recognized in the Fruit + Vegetable 40 under ... more

United Fresh salutes official’s visit to COVID-19 vaccination site for workers

United Fresh released the following statement regarding U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s July 23 visit to a farmworker COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Salinas, California, hosted by the Grower-Shipper Association of Central ... more