University of Idaho Opens New Ag Facility
The University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) has opened a new laboratory at its Parma Research and Extension Center. The 9,600-square-foot…
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AI-Augmented System for Sustainable Crop Production Receives $120K Research Grant
The University of Idaho Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics is improving organic and sustainable crop production using artificial intelligence, bolstered by a $120,000 grant. The…
British Launch National Carrot Day
The British carrot industry will celebrate its first annual National Carrot Day on Oct. 3, 2024. On this day, people will be encouraged to buy,…
JH Biotech Celebrates Anniversary by Announcing New Nonprofit Focused on Prevention Agriculture
To mark its anniversary, JH Biotech, Inc. has announced the launch of the International Prevention Agriculture Institute (IPAI). This nonprofit organization aims to raise global awareness of land degradation,…
Equipped for Change
By Wayne DeCou, Director of Equipment & Engineered Solutions, Volm Companies The carrot industry is facing a rapidly changing landscape. From sustainability efforts to retailer…
Ecorobotix Signs Campbell Tractor as Dealers in ID and OR for its AI Sprayers
Campbell Tractor Co., a John Deere dealer since 1940, has partnered with Ecorobotix to introduce the ARA ultra-high precision sprayer to Idaho and Oregon. Campbell Tractor has…
Food System Grants Available to Producers from Washington
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) recently opened the application period for the Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant. This one-time grant program is funded…
Farmer Sentiment Recovers in May
U.S. farmers’ outlook improved in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose to 108, marking a 9-point increase from April. Both of the…
North Carolina to Host International Carrot Conference
North Carolina State University will host the 41st International Carrot Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, July 8-10. This is the first time the conference will…
Report: Digital Ag Market Poised For Explosive Growth
According to MarketsandMarkets, the agricultural sector is on the cusp of a digital revolution. The digital agriculture market, which encompasses the use of advanced technologies to…