Technology

John Deere forms joint venture with GUSS Automation

Deere will help GUSS further collaborate with the Deere sales channel, and GUSS will continue its innovation and product development to best serve customers. more »

First funding pool deadline approaching for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities

The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. more »

Agricultural robotics event launches US edition in California

Agtech is bringing in the robots, focusing on autonomous solutions for specialty crops in this three-day event. more »

ARS-developed Varroa-resistant honeybees better winter survivors

A USDA-ARS honeybee – "Pol-line" – was tested against a standard commercial honeybee for the first time, and had a better winter survival rate when both treated and untreated for Varroa. more »

Old and new autonomous technologies collide on the farm

From self-driving robots tackling mundane tasks to upgrades giving old tractors a second life, agtech companies are working to develop and deliver the solutions farmers really want. more »

Almond Board training: 3D tree tech for almond orchard systems

Find out how 3D technology will help the industry with almond orchard design and management in this Training Tuesday from the Almond Board. more »

Upcoming meet and greet for climate-smart commodities partnerships

To move forward in developing markets for climate-smart commodities, a variety of partners need to come together. This series aims to support and encourage partnerships for proposal development. more »

USDA plans for $250 million investment to support American-made fertilizer

A new grant is aimed at supporting American fertilizer production and addressing supply chain competition concerns. more »