Equipment
Precision spray technology company expands US presence
Smart Apply, makers of a LiDAR-powered precision spray technology that reduces chemical and water usage in fruit and nut orchards and vineyards, has continued expansion of its dealer network with the addition of Papé Machinery... more »
Huron Fruit Systems work platform eases orchard tasks
The ongoing labor crunch impacting specialty crop growers has put an enhanced emphasis on reducing the number of workers required in the production process. Among the industry contributors who long-ago recognized this opportunity is Walter... more »
Mechanical strawberry harvest got Michigan boost
Growers have been in pursuit of innovative methods to harvest strawberries mechanically for quite some time. Recent breakthroughs have seen automated strawberry harvests take place in select fields in California and Florida, as the robots... more »
Crop-adapted spraying pays dividends
Crop-adapted spraying (CAS) is a method for apple orchardists to match their airblast sprays to the size, shape and density of their orchard blocks. Jason Deveau, application technology specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,... more »
Orchard spray oil receives OMRI listed seal
Orchex 796 Orchard Spray Oil from Calument Lubricants is now an OMRI Listed product. The listing entitles Orchex 796 to feature the OMRI Listed Seal, identifying the product as having passed OMRI’s technical review and as... more »
NWMHRC receives new Blosi platform
The Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center (NWMHRC) recently received their newest piece of equipment thanks to funds provided by the Michigan Tree Fruit Commission. The NWMHRC staff had the opportunity to test three orchard platforms... more »
Equipment manufacturers integrate AgGateway’s ADAPT
A leading group of equipment manufacturers will soon release products to manage data across different precision agriculture systems - regardless of the system manufacturer, thanks to AgGateway's ADAPT conversion toolkit. "The ADAPT framework removes the... more »
Naturipe invests in Harvest CROO Robotics
Naturipe Berry Growers has joined the list of strawberry industry investors supporting Harvest CROO Robotics. With the support of Naturipe, now more than 20 percent of the U.S. strawberry industry has invested in Harvest CROO... more »
WGA’s AgTech Innovation Arena competition now open
Western Growers (WG) officially launched the second annual Innovation Arena Competition, which will offer six agtech start-up companies an opportunity to compete for two winning prizes. Applications are now open and will be accepted until... more »
Macro Plastics launches new MacroBin for apples
Macro Plastics has a new MacroBin designed for apples. This new bin is 48-by-48-by-28 and weighs 63 pounds. The MacroBin 29 is being made at Macro Plastics' Union Gap, Washington, plant. Macro Plastics state of... more »
