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2024 AgTech Predictions: 5 Trends To Watch
2024 AgTech Predictions: 5 Trends To Watch

Ron Baruchi, CEO of Agmatix, outlines the key technology trends anticipated in the agricultural industry over the coming year.

Sysco and iFoodDS team up to offer FSMA 204 solution for suppliers
Sysco and iFoodDS team up to offer FSMA 204 solution for suppliers

The companies said this proof-of-concept project will enable Sysco and suppliers to capture, store and share traceability data as part of FSMA’s Food Traceability Rule.

Measure to Improve launches software solution for growers working with Walmart, other retailers
Measure to Improve launches software solution for growers working with Walmart, other retailers

The Salinas, Calif.-based sustainability consulting firm is poised to launch a software solution designed to help growers respond to Walmart and similar buyer surveys efficiently and effectively.

'The future is relative for everybody,' says Martha Montoya of Agtools
'The future is relative for everybody,' says Martha Montoya of Agtools

In this episode of the "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast, Martha Montoya, CEO of Agtools, shares how she uses 76 data variables to help growers, brokers and retailers make farming, sourcing, buying and selling decisions.

New app for indie produce retailers provides actionable, real-time data
New app for indie produce retailers provides actionable, real-time data

For the little grocery store standing on its own, there's no data division providing insights that direct produce business decisions. Resources are limited. So, startups are brainstorming solutions.

3 hi-tech tools that are helping solve perplexing labor puzzles
3 hi-tech tools that are helping solve perplexing labor puzzles

From cloud-based apps to AI-powered robotic weeders, clever agtech innovators are pioneering new solutions to unravel perplexing labor puzzles.

Eurofins Scientific breaks into produce, opening labs in Salinas Valley
Eurofins Scientific breaks into produce, opening labs in Salinas Valley

The global lab testing company is partnering with the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California to expand technical services and build lab testing facilities to serve the produce industry.

Procurant Ship debuts at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show
Procurant Ship debuts at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show

Procurant and Uber Freight have launched a new shipping logistics platform at 2022’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show.

Jennifer Sanchez appointed as Church Brothers' first director of planning and data integrity
Jennifer Sanchez appointed as Church Brothers' first director of planning and data integrity

The vertically integrated salad and vegetable producer has promoted a longtime agriculture industry veteran to lead planning and data integrity.

Silo expands capital program for produce industry
Silo expands capital program for produce industry

The produce industry-focused software company continues to expand its capital solutions after recently securing up to $100 million in uncommitted financing from Jeffries.

Cyber Threats Are A Real Threat To Modern Agriculture’s Expanding Digital Infrastructure
Cyber Threats Are A Real Threat To Modern Agriculture’s Expanding Digital Infrastructure

Such events show just how vulnerable we are to attacks that can randomly take major portions of our infrastructure off-line without warning.

Technology Is …  Transforming Data Into Actions
Technology Is …  Transforming Data Into Actions

Well-organized and protected farm data can pay dividends.

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Technology Is … Harvesting Data to Make Management Decisions

Data-driven decisions use facts and metrics to help you make smarter decisions.

Rabo Carbon Bank Takes Pilot Program to Three States, Partners with Continuum Ag
Rabo Carbon Bank Takes Pilot Program to Three States, Partners with Continuum Ag

Cristian Barcan: “Feeding the world more sustainably is about continuous improvement. Every farm has a unique sustainability journey that has defined their success as a contributor to the food supply chain thus far”

Report Provides New Farmer Insights on Farm-Level Data Collection and Sharing in 2021
Report Provides New Farmer Insights on Farm-Level Data Collection and Sharing in 2021

Several challenges prevent farmers from collecting and sharing data on their production practices, but there is ample opportunity to empower farmer’s digital transition.

Energybox rolls out newest software platform

Morristown, N.J.-based Energybox, has a new software platform to monitor food temperatures and other data at multiple locations.

Fresno State seeks agriculture, water startups to support
Fresno State seeks agriculture, water startups to support

Fifteen startups focusing on agriculture, water, and energy technology will be eligible to pitch their ideas to possible investors through the Fresno State Valley Venture Accelerator.

Loblaw inks deal for analytics
Loblaw inks deal for analytics

Canadian retailer Loblaw Cos. Ltd. has signed a multi-year agreement with analytics company Precima.

Salinas again host for Forbes AgTech event
Salinas again host for Forbes AgTech event

The fourth annual Forbes AgTech Summit will return to Salinas, Calif.

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Biggest challenges for the industry ahead

What is the biggest challenge for the produce industry in the next 10 years?

NASDA seeks applications for the National Clean Plant Network
NASDA seeks applications for the National Clean Plant Network

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting stakeholders to submit applications for fiscal year (FY) 2017 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) projects under the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10