Technology

AgSharks competition has final five agtech firms seeking $250,000

Selected out of over 100 competition applicants, these five startups will pitch to a panel of 400 fresh produce farmers and industry leaders. more »

OpenET aims to track water use across 17 Western states

A public-private coalition, featuring three federal agencies and several universities and private entities, is providing satellite-based estimates of evapotranspiration for better water management. more »

Robotic pollination for aiding wind pollination boosts pistachios

Edete Precision Technologies for Agriculture is preparing to offer artificial pollination services to pistachio growers in California in April 2022 after successful trials boosted yields 24%. more »

Sonsray Machinery acquires Booth Machinery

The acquisition introduces the company into the agriculture industry. more »

Ceres Imaging secures $23M in funding to fuel development of AI in agriculture

As drought and climate change accelerate, the leading aerial imagery and data analytics company readies for solution expansion across the precision agriculture landscape. more »

Innovations in Ag Irrigation Technology Demonstration and Showcase scheduled

Fresno State University will showcase the latest innovations in ag irrigation tech at this free event. more »

Proposals sought for technologies that ‘help level the playing field’

Agricultural innovations are often out of reach for smaller family farms. Community Alliance with Family Farmers is accepting applications for its Small Farm Innovation Challenge. Any size idea in any stage of development is welcome. more »

Applications now open to compete for $250,000 in AgSharks pitch competition

The fourth annual AgSharks Competition will provide agtech startups exclusive access to produce leaders and funding to advance innovative solutions for the agriculture sector. more »