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Bayer’s expert GenAI system is making better information more quickly and readily available
March 28, 2024

Bayer pilots unique generative AI tool for agriculture

Bayer has announced the pilot of an expert GenAI system to benefit farmers and up-level agronomists in their daily work.
Robotic Case Packing for the 2020s: 5 Ways Automation Improves Efficiency
February 12, 2024

Robotic Case Packing for the 2020s: 5 Ways Automation Improves Efficiency

Increased operational costs, energy efficiency regulations, and rising labor costs are driving the demand for robotic solutions. The robotic case-packing industry has been growing steadily in response to these needs. It's estimated that the industry could reach USD 70 billion by the end of next year.
Working in the lab, Northwestern alumnus Bill Yen buries the fuel cell in soil.
January 26, 2024

This dirt-powered fuel cell can become a perfect power supply for agricultural sensors

A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.
DOWNS CropVision: a new potato Sorter in the US Market with AI-Powered Mobile Precision
January 24, 2024

MAT-Harvesting brings DOWNS CropVision - a potato Sorter with AI-Powered Mobile Precision - to the US Market

The DOWNS CropVision®, a new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes, is now available in the United States Market via MAT-Harvesting.
Harvest Eye, a device with a screen and a rectangular object with text Description automatically generated
January 05, 2024

Potato Expo 2024: HarvestEye to showcase machine learning potato insights at Austin show

Machine-Learning driven crop insights tool, HarvestEye is set to showcase its refreshed 2.0 system at North America’s largest potato industry trade show Potato Expo.
Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters
December 17, 2023

Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters

Key Technology introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems.
Rob Sears hopes his bioengineered potato radiation sensors will open the door to future innovations in organic technology. Image courtesy UTIA.
November 29, 2023

UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation

PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.
Trimble and AGCO to Form Joint Venture to Better Serve Farmers Worldwide with Mixed Fleet Precision Agriculture Solutions
October 05, 2023

Trimble and AGCO to Form Joint Venture to Better Serve Farmers Worldwide with Mixed Fleet Precision Agriculture Solutions

Trimble announced a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with AGCO to better serve farmers with factory fit and aftermarket applications in the mixed fleet precision agriculture market.
PepsiCo collaborates with Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence to shape responsible AI standards
July 06, 2023

PepsiCo collaborates with Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence to shape responsible AI standards

PepsiCo, Inc. announced a collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, an organization dedicated to guiding and building the future of artificial intelligence.
BluePrint Automation Gantry 300 swing
June 05, 2023

Secondary Packaging Automation: Is it Time?

Secondary packaging refers to the process of packaging and labeling final products for display, shipping, or storage purposes.
Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve
May 02, 2023

Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve

The widespread popularity of potatoes as America’s favorite vegetable naturally leads to their frequent appearance in the press. However, occasional misinformation can jeopardize the potato’s reputation.
New Portable Device Uses Smartphone-Based Spectroscopy to Detect Late Blight Disease in Potato Crops
April 25, 2023

New Portable Device Uses Smartphone-Based Spectroscopy to Detect Late Blight Disease in Potato Crops

The device has the potential to transform the way that farmers detect and manage plant diseases, leading to more efficient and sustainable agriculture practices.
Agtech: Breaking down the farmer adoption dilemma
February 14, 2023

Agtech: Breaking down the farmer adoption dilemma

Agriculture technology (Agtech) has an adoption challenge. There are multiple barriers to introduction and scaling from an industry perspective. An analysis by McKinsey.
How Does Robotic Case Packing Improve Business Efficiency?
October 14, 2022

How Does Robotic Case Packing Improve Business Efficiency?

End-of-line packaging is one of the most important production process steps. You have to combine aesthetics with storage ability and protection and create the perfect packing for your product.
Next-Generation Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array from Reading Thermal Employs Latest Technology to Increase Accuracy, Consistency, Repeatability
August 12, 2022

Next-Generation Air Velocity Sensor for ovens promises improved accuracy

Reading Thermal, the leading brand of measurement data logging systems by Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), has announced the release of a new SCORPION® 2 Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array that offers improved accuracy
Soiltech Wireless Completes USD 2.5M Funding Round to Increase Product Velocity and Advance Stability
July 23, 2022

Soiltech Wireless - provider of an affordable soil moisture sensor - completes USD 2.5M Funding Round

Soiltech Wireless, a leader in remote crop monitoring and traceability from farm to transport and storage, has completed its seed funding round of USD 2.5 million. Homegrown Capital was the leader in this round along with Great North Ventures
Ceres Imaging Announces Integration Partnership with Probe Schedule
June 23, 2022

Ceres Imaging Announces Integration Partnership with Probe Schedule

Ceres Imaging, the precision farming analytics provider that helps farmers build more profitable and more sustainable operations, announced a new partnership with Probe Schedule
Why, What and How: 3 Important Questions to Examine and Improve Tillage Practices
January 17, 2022

Improve Tillage Practices: Important Questions to Examine

Tillage gets a bad reputation. The truth is, no single method of tillage practice is 'bad', as long as it is done mindfully, timely, and with purpose. Look for precision agriculture solutions and the right equipment to meet your tillage goals

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