Smart Farming
Four ways artificial intelligence helps these farmers manage their business.
Agtonomy is tapping into the gaming generation to solve the ag labor crisis. Screen-based expertise replaces in-seat experience to offer Gen Z a high-tech alternative to traditional manual labor.
The integration of artificial intelligence into financial systems is ushering in a more sophisticated era of tax management — one where software handles the heavy lifting.
Fifth-generation farmer Justin Wylie is testing algae to rebuild soil health in orchards. By boosting soil microbes through irrigation, he hopes to improve water infiltration, reduce inputs and build resilience in high-cost Central Valley agriculture.
Don Cameron explains why he is betting on on-farm connectivity and automated valves to keep Terranova Ranch sustainable in a regulated future.
The British Columbia-based greenhouse’s pilot of a decision-support system combines biological sensors and machine learning to develop a fully autonomous and climate-resilient growing system.
The Packer broke some big tech stories for the produce industry in 2025, and they were often some of the more uplifting, helpful and future-looking stories out there.
Having your information compromised is a matter of when, not if, says Chris Sherman from Tech Support Farm.
Agriculture is complex, and the AgLaunch farmer network helps early-stage startups get traction
With an aim to bring new tools to advance regenerative agriculture, these companies see microbiome soil tests as complements to traditional soil testing.
Are crop biologicals poised for a parabolic growth spurt? Pam Marrone, co-founder of Invasive Species Corp., dove deeper into the topic with certified crop advisers during a recent webinar hosted by the Science Societies.
Company says RNA technology can directly target pests and potentially slash application frequency.
Pam Marrone says today’s industry supports products coming to market with a win rate no less than 80% and at least a 7% yield increase — anything else is just noise.
The AI-based precision agriculture company said the new algorithm expands the capabilities of its ARA Ultra High Precision Sprayer.
The companies say the partnership will bring autonomous technology to tractors for use in orchards, vineyards and other specialty crops.
With sustainability one of the International Fresh Produce Association’s strategic priorities for 2024, the organization says it continues to develop new resources, education, advocacy and opportunities for its members and industry to engage on the issue.
Saga Robotics’ solutions use UV-C light to eradicate powdery mildew in strawberry fields and vineyards. The company said it plans to expand in the U.S. to deploy its solutions in vineyards thanks to its latest funding.
As a minority investor, the Oregon-based blueberry breeder and nursery will offer support and expertise to the Neatherlands-based mechanical harvesting solutions provider FineField.
The company says it has developed a way to acquire data directly from trees and vines, providing accurate, automated measurements on plant water status to agriculture professionals, such as fruit and nut growers.
Pairwise, a company focusing on genetic-based solutions in food and agriculture, says it has created the first seedless caneberry using CRISPR gene editing.
The data-driven pollination company said these research stations will offer live-streamed bee activity and bloom progression data to help growers better understand bee activity in their orchards.
Sean Sundberg, business integration manager for John Deere, shares how a collaboration with Sonoma County Winegrowers on the “vineyard of the future” project will benefit other specialty crop growers.
As ag operations continue to embrace artificial intelligence, growers, packers and shippers are joining other business-to-business entities seeking practical starting points for entry into the AI domain.
Greenhouse-grown fruit and vegetable company Village Farms Fresh says the integration of AI-driven solutions, such as Blue Radix, is helping improve efficiency and quality.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast episode, Omer Davidi, CEO of beehive technology platform BeeHero, shares how his company’s innovations help maximize crop yields for an important resource in the produce industry.
Natus Foods, the direct conduit for Unispice customers in the U.S. and Canada, says it is at the forefront of a mission to create a direct and transparent link with its customers and farms.
Ecorobotix said its ARA ultra-high precision sprayer can reduce chemical use by 95%, which will be available at select RDO Equipment Co. locations nationwide.