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NWFM Technology
Fruit Grower Report
Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of NWFM, Northwest Farm Management, says one of the big benefits of ag technology is its ability to cut water use.
Farmblox Conects Equipment and In-Field Sensors
Farm of the Future
Farmblox wants to offer the basic building blocks for your farm that could ultimately lead you to more automation and relief from high labor tasks.
An Agricultural Acquisition in the Golden State
California Ag Today
John Deere acquires GUSS Automation, a California innovator in autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards.
California Grape-Harvest Robot Heads to National Ag Innovation Finals
California Ag Today
Golden State startup Gather Agriculture, Inc. competes for $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
What Are The Potential Savings From Irrigation Automation?
Farm of the Future
Arthur Chen of Verdi says there are real dollars being saved in labor and real water being conserved with their smart valve system.
Reducing the Cost of Irrigation Automation
Farm of the Future
Irrigation automation has the promise of saving farmers money in labor costs while simultaneously helping them become more efficient with their water.
Barriers to Adopting Irrigaiton Automation
Farm of the Future
The prospect of irrigation automation might seem like a no-brainer to some. But the reality is more complicated.
Spray Automation Sensor Mounted On The Cab
Farm of the Future
New Holland recently launched their IntelliSense™ Sprayer Automation, which boasts a 140-foot-wide field view and operates at speeds of up to 25 mph.
New Holland's IntelliSense Sprayer Automation Provides 'Full Season' ROI
Farm of the Future
New Holland recently launched their IntelliSense™ Sprayer Automation, touting it as the most versatile and productive sense and act technology on the market.
John Deere's Recent Focus on Specialty Crops
Farm of the Future
John Deere is arguably the most well known farm equipment brand, but traditionally they haven’t had a lot to offer specifically focused on specialty crops.
A Long Ways From Full Autonomy on the Farm
Farm of the Future
In agriculture one size does definitely not fit all. What may work for one operation or field could be completely wrong for another.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
CFB's Capital Ag Conference and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Funding, and USTR on Foreign Trade Barriers
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission approves over $791,000 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.
Automation: Taking Jobs or Creating Opportunities?
Farm of the Future
Automation is coming and it will continue to displace human labor. Some are concerned that this technology might come for their job.
Will This Robotics Company Succeed Where Others Have Failed?
Farm of the Future
I asked Alex Gutierrez of L5 Automation why he thinks their robotic strawberry picker can succeed where others have failed.
A New Way To Pick Strawberries
Farm of the Future
The team at L5 Automation developed engineering skills in aerospace and are now applying them to agricultural automation.
American Farming Automation Continues to Advance
California Ag Today
Precision agriculture has come a long way in recent years and will continue to develop quickly. Matt Olson, Precision Ag Manager for John Deere, says off-farm folks might not know how much automation there is on American farms today.
Ag Automation Growing and John Deere Partners with SpaceX
The Agribusiness Update
With farm labor costs increasing, growers continue to look to automation to do jobs traditionally done by people, and John Deere announced it entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide cutting-edge satellite communications service to farmers.