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Intentional or not, humans have helped shape today’s weather patterns. Now they’re looking at technology to protect their future.

Superior Sales, Hudsonville, Mich., plans to switch on its new rooftop solar panel system in early August, said president Randy Vande Guchte.

California scientists are using helicopters to study aquifers with the hope of recharging ground water.

Farmers and ag cooperative need to be on high alert this spring. That’s according to the FBI, which is predicting cyber criminals might attack the industry during planting and harvest. 

The San Francisco-based online grocery platform says the new features will further enable grocers' "digital transformation."

Whole Foods Markets' newest store in Sherman Oaks, Calif., features a bounty of fresh produce and Amazon's skip-the-checkout technology.

Autonomous trucks are not coming to produce warehouses just yet, but recent news may indicate the day might not be that far off.

In what could be the first move of its kind for a massive retailer, Walmart is investing in an indoor vertical leafy greens grower: Plenty Unlimited Inc., based in South San Francisco.

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

Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show with nearly 5,000 watching the live stream introduction, John Deere introduces its full autonomy solution for tractors, which will be available to farmers later in 2022.

“This is the perfect time to launch a truly renewable, electric powered tractor, which is repowered with solar energy,” says Mani Iyer.

Well-organized and protected farm data can pay dividends.

Innovation often just requires a well-timed spark and an opportunity to open the door for new ideas.

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

Adapt your strategy to reflect your team’s generational strengths.

Kubota Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. have invested in U.S. startup Advanced Farm Technologies.

Improve labor management and even find a bit more time for yourself.

While the Millennial generation is the fastest growing group of farm operators in Kansas, Gen Z farm operators today want technology automated, and companies have one chance to get the technology right.

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”

Is now the time to expand your tech expertise? 

Meet “Annie.” This robot being used by Corteva Agriscience is the result of a partnership with Boston Dynamics and Trimble.

“Our goal is to be the center of gravity for soil health. This is the beginning of a mega trend of a shift to regenerative ag and a focus on soil health,” says Peter Williams, MyLand CEO.

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

Strella Biotechnology, a Philadelphia company that uses biosensors to maximize freshness of fresh produce throughout the supply chain, has received $3.3 million in seed funding.

A Trust In Food report showcases how some ag retailers and farmers are getting the job done.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., Summerland, British Columbia, the grower and marketer of the bioengineered Arctic apple varieties, has been purchased by TS Biotechnology Holdings LLC.

Understand your needs and available services.

Automation of communication, operations and data push produce into the new millennium

Two families join forces to build MVP dairy and become the 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmers of the Year.

There are a large number of options that can potentially be used to mitigate methane emissions from dairy cattle.

There’s a new nod to farmers, ranchers and growers. The Voice of the Farmer is a brand new exhibit in Washington D.C. which celebrates agriculture and puts it on full display.

Western Growers, Irvine, Calif., has introduced an interactive directory to connect growers to agricultural technology start-ups.

The Port of Wilmington, Del., is modernizing with fully electric and eco-friendly cargo handling equipment from KoneCranes Inc.

Morning Kiss Organic is upping its game with the launch of a website, morningkissorganic.com, to support the brand’s growing line of organic produce and cold-pressed juices.

Slovenia-based NiceLabel has been named as one of the FL 100+, Food Logistics magazine’s annual list of the top 100-plus software and technology providers for the food and beverage industry.

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

A 71.6-acre glass greenhouse for growing Backyard Farms brand tomatoes is coming to New York, courtesy of Mastronardi Produce Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario, Canada.

Indoor growers say their romaine should have been excluded from the FDA’s temporary blanket ban — although they agree consumer safety should always come first.

The debate over weed killers containing glyphosate continues to be issue in Germany.

National FFA Convention rolls out the Blue Room. A 17,000 square foot interactive experience for attendees focusing on technology innovation.

Iron Ox is a Silicon Valley startup that aims to place its indoor, hydroponic “farms” near population centers and restaurants to supply green vegetables and herbs.

Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Apeel Sciences has announced $70 million in new financing.

Killing weeds with technology may soon get easier.

SALINAS, Calif. — Ag tech startups and other businesses looking to set up shop in Salinas, Calif., will have more options after the completion of a project announced June 27 at the Forbes AgTech Summit.

Four finalists have been selected to compete in the inaugural Radicle Automation Challenge for a minimum of $250,000 in investment capital.

Biological advancements continue to help solve previously unsolvable issues in agriculture including new hope in the fight against citrus greening

The United Fresh Produce Association, recognizing that farming technology is expanding rapidly, has added two categories to its annual Innovation Awards.

VANCOUVER — Arguing for the need to shift the consumer conversation from “No GMO” to “Know GMO,” author and agriculture advocate Rob Saik said the ability for agriculture to feed the world may be at stake.

Ag tech companies can court possible investors at the AgTech Conference of the South. www.agtechsouth.com

Ag tech companies can court possible investors at the AgTech Conference of the South.