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Grant to help Penn State chemical apple blossoms thinning research
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). One... more »
AI, sustainable innovations to be focus at Organic Grower Summit
This year's edition of the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) is set to feature cutting-edge exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable agriculture. The 2024 show is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 in... more »
Biobest introduces beneficials dispenser
Biobest has introduced Entomatic, a trademarked beneficials dispenser. Biobest detailed the benefits of the product through a news release highlighting its deployment by one of its customers. Like any soft fruit grower, Berry Sweet, Bullsbrook,... more »
TOMRA Food unveils new AI tech
At the 25th edition of Fruit Attraction, TOMRA Food unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology and introduced a new regional structure, highlighted by its headquarters in Valencia. The event, held from Oct.... more »
Robotics Plus highlights autonomous vehicle for orchards, vineyard
New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus returned to FIRA USA and highlighted Prospr, its autonomous hybrid vehicle designed to assist orchard and vineyard operations. Robotics Plus founders Dr Alistair Scarfe (Chief... more »
Acres joins FCCS Passkey Program, offering its advanced land intelligence platform
Acres has joined the Farm Credit Council Services’ Passkey Program, offering its advanced land intelligence platform to Farm Credit clients. This partnership allows FCCS clients to access Acres’ Enterprise product, which provides valuation, marketing, and... more »
World Ag Expo opens applications for 2025 seminars, ag innovation contest
The 2025 World Ag Expo is accepting applications for its annual Top-10 New Products competition and Seminar Series, which offer exhibitors and industry experts the chance to showcase the latest in agricultural innovation and education.... more »
ZAG offers 50 free reports at Global Produce and Floral Show
ZAG Technical Services will offer up to a total of 50 free Cyber Insights Reports at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. “We’re excited to offer this level of insight to businesses... more »
Kubota acquires Bloomfield Robotics AI startup
Kubota Corp., a global tractor manufacturer, has acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc. Bloomfield is a startup that uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to monitor individual specialty crop plant health and performance. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Bloomfield’s... more »
Presidential candidates provide positions to American Farm Bureau
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump revealed their priorities for American agriculture in responses provided by their campaigns to a questionnaire distributed by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Farm Bureau asked... more »
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