Technology

Peptides as insecticides

This new biological is engineered to work like a synthetic. ... more »

Closing the gap

Research teams are using imagery and action for smarter almond irrigation and water savings. ... more »

Agricultural microbe product startup wins $250,000 in AgSharks competition

After competing against four other finalists, 3Bar Biologics will receive international recognition, access to an expansive and valuable network, mentoring, and the opportunity to take its microbe tech to market. more »

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 »