NWFM Technology

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We are seeing today’s technological advancements everywhere, even in agriculture where AI and automation are becoming increasingly common, and Keith Veselka, CEO and Co-founder of NWFM, Northwest Farm Management, says it’s not slowing down.

Richer Reds for Better Returns

California Ag Today
A smart harvest aid is helping California grape growers boost color and packout potential.

Crossbreeding Cattle Can Have Economic Benefits

Line on Agriculture
There are new tools and technologies that can assist with crossbreeding dairy and beef cattle, which is proving to have several benefits for producers.

Rabobank on Tariff Risks and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

The Agribusiness Update
A Rabobank market researcher says the implementation of

U.S. tariffs in 2025 runs the risk of fragmenting global trade, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Organic Apple Production '24 Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Most of Washington’s apple crop is in and, at an estimated 124 million boxes, it’s been a solid year, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says organic apple production was also on par.

Organic Apple Production '24 Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Most of Washington’s apple crop is in and, at an estimated 124 million boxes, it’s been a solid year, and Washington State Tree Fruit Association President, Jon DeVaney says organic apple production was also on par.

California Seeing Less Snow & Rain and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show

The Agribusiness Update
Unlike 2023, California snowfall and rain has sharply diminished so far this year, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Farm to School Conference and Deere a Hit at Consumer Electronics Show

The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Department of Agriculture will be sharing with famers at the Farm to School conference in Orlando March 6-8, and John Deere showed off its future farmer-focused technology, including radio still playing a big part of the in-cab entertainment system, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

CattleCon24 in Orlando and Ag Equipment Downward Trend

The Agribusiness Update
CattleCon24 in Orlando, January 31 thru February 2, and the ag equipment market began a downward trend last year and dealers worry 2024 might be their roughest year since COVID.

Augmented Pear Experience Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announced its new Augmented Reality Experience for pear lovers who want to learn more ways to use their delicious pears by simply capturing a QR code.

Augmented Pear Experience Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Pear Bureau Northwest announced its new Augmented Reality Experience for pear lovers who want to learn more ways to use their delicious pears by simply capturing a QR code.

Purple Limes and More Corn Acreage Next Year

The Agribusiness Update
A new transgenic lime developed by USDA scientists could make your next margarita purple, and U.S. farmers to grow 5% more corn next year according to a new survey.

California Avocado Harvest and Avian Influenza Spreading

The Agribusiness Update
California avocado harvest is to be robust, but questions water and input costs are still there, and cases of bird flu are still popping up in Eastern states.

Augmenta Automates Precision Nitrogen Applications

Farm of the Future
The company offers a real-time camera and AI-based hardware platform retrofitted to a tractor or sprayer.

Alabama Ag History and More USDA Aid for Agriculture

The Agribusiness Update
The Alabama Dept of Ag is accepting applications for Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm program through August, and USDA prepares to distribute for aid for ag segments impacted by pandemic.

Future of Food Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Mike Lee, co-founder of Alpha Food Labs, talks about the future of the food we eat and where the marketplace is headed.

Future of Food Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Mike Lee, co-founder of Alpha Food Labs, talks about the future of the food we eat and where the marketplace is headed.

Future of Food Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Alpha Food Labs co-founder Mike Lee talks at the Potato Expo about "The Future of Food."

Future of Food Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Alpha Food Labs co-founder Mike Lee talks at the Potato Expo about "The Future of Food."

Roundup in Cereal and U.S. China Trade Talks

The Agribusiness Update
Botched news stories scare readers about Roundup in breakfast cereals, and U.S.-China Trade Talks could resume.