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West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.
Georgia Referendums Corn-Pecans and Growers Automation Spending Up
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is holding referendums on corn and pecan assessments through the end of the month, and growers are spending an average of $500,000 annually on automation thanks to the labor shortage.
Inflation Impact
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Megan Williams, Associate Economist at the Kansas City Fed, says inflation is impacting the labor force in agriculture and expects inflation might impact the way we do business at least short term.
The Path to Autonomy
Farm of the Future
FieldIn sees a future with a lot more automation on the farm.
Robotic Mushroom Picker
Farm of the Future
TechBrew Robotics CEO Mike Boudreau says they’ve developed a robotic mushroom picker.
Automation is not Just for Large Farmers
Farm of the Future
It may surprise many how close automation and robotics are to being economical even for smaller growers.
Unmanned Sprayers - Part One
Farm of the Future
GUSS automation sells unmanned sprayers for orchards and vineyards, and use the machines in their custom spray business.
Robotic Pickers Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It's only a matter of time before robotics are bringing in the apple crop, as Abundant Robotics brings its technology to Washington orchards.
Robotic Pickers Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It's only a matter of time before robotics are bringing in the apple crop, as Abundant Robotics brings its technology to Washington orchards.
Automation that Pays for Itself
Farm of the Future
If automation is going to make its way onto the farm, it’s going to have to show an immediate upfront ROI.
Heat Hits Barley Crop and Cleaner Air Boosts Corn Soybean Yields
The Agribusiness Update
This summer's heat is taking a toll on the barley crop, and cleaner air since 1999 is boosting yields for corn and barley crops.
Addressing Labor Challenges Through Automation
Farm of the Future
Is automation the answer to farm labor challenges?
Robotic Farming Platforms
Farm of the Future
Small robots are being designed to do more than just one individual task on the farm.
Irrigation Automation
Farm of the Future
HotSpot Ag helps track, control, and schedule the optimal amount of irrigation in an easy way.
Automation in Vegetable Crops
California Ag Today
Can automation help vegetable farmers solve problems related to labor and regulations?
Automation in Specialty Crops - Part 2
California Ag Today
Growers need a starting point for automation to build off of, says Burro CEO Charlie Anderson.
Robots for Specialty Crops
Southeast Regional Ag News
Charlie Andersen and his team at Burro are helping farmers take the first step to bringing robots onto the farm.
Agribusiness Gets Serious About Automation
California Ag Today
Tyson Foods recently made the bold move of hiring Dean Banks as their new CEO. His background? Not meat. Automation.
Dairy Health Automation
California Ag Today
San Jacinto-based Pharm Robotics thinks that new technology can automate regular injections for dairy and beef cattle.
California Asparagus Plummets and USDA Automation Investment
The Agribusiness Update
California asparagus acreage plummets, and USDA investing in ag automation as answer to labor shortage.