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Companies announced for IFPA Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced their newest cohort for the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator. “This year’s companies are focused on climate-smart solutions to some of the industry’s biggest challenges, according to a news... more »
Ostara hires chief technology officer
Ostara, a leader in phosphate fertilizers and nutrient management, has hired Aaron Waltz as chief technology officer. Waltz has more than 20 years of experience in the agriculture industry and deep agronomic expertise. He began his... more »
Conserving water: Group defines Farm Bill irrigation needs
Conservation programs have long been a key part of farm bills over the years, and the 2023 Farm Bill will be no different. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has established five core principles... more »
Inteligistics promotes two to VP positions
Inteligistics, which has been leading the digital transformation and adding value to perishable supply chains for over a decade, has promoted company veterans Lawrence Mallia to vice president of digital transformation, and Eric Kithinji to... more »
Produce Pay makes Fast Company innovators list
ProducePay, designed to transform the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable supply chain, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. This year’s... more »
Topcon Agriculture launches transplanting technology
Topcon Agriculture has introduced a navigation system designed to reduce labor, boost efficiency and increase production. Transplanting Control provides global navigation satellite system (GNSS) based guidance, autosteering and control, benefitting producers of permanent and perennial... more »
UC ANR receives $1 million for climate-smart program
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has been awarded a $1 million UC Climate Action Innovation & Entrepreneurship grant for its VINE Climate-Smart Agrifood Innovation Program. The VINE, a UC ANR program advancing... more »
Rabobank expands Foodbytes via connection hub
Foodbytes, Rabobank's long-standing innovation arm, is evolving the way it works with startups and corporate entities through the launch of a new online connection hub. Powered by Rabobank's unmatched knowledge and network, Foodbytes aims to drive... more »
Equipment dealers’ group launches online forum
The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has launched a members-only dealer engagement platform, www.naedacommunity.com. The social and communications platform will provide a central place for equipment dealers to connect, collaborate, learn and share. NAEDA, Kansas... more »
CropX acquires irrigation company Tule Technologies
CropX Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions for agronomic farm management, has acquired Tule Technologies, a precision irrigation company based in California. This acquisition brings new data capture technologies to the CropX Agronomic Farm Management System and... more »
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