Precision Ag

Farmers tout technology as essential for growing future

Growers beset by high cultivation costs are turning more consistently to technology to provide relief on multiple fronts, a trend that is here to stay. more »

CropX acquires Tule

Acquiring its fourth company since 2020, CropX expands in California with new solutions for specialty crops and drip irrigation. more »

CES Awards Herbicide GUSS – 2023 Innovation Award Honoree

GUSS Automation is at it again with another award for its unmanned herbicide sprayer. more »

Covering FIRA 2022: A Gallery

The editors of National Nut Grower attended the FIRA Agricultural Robotics Technology Forum in Fresno, California, and were able to hear and see the future of agriculture. more »

Autonomous herbicide sprayer introduced

Nine sensors on the sprayer detect, target and spot spray weeds on the orchard floor, which reduces material usage and drift during application. more »

Smart Apply adds dealers, expanding presence in US, Australia

The company’s LiDAR-powered spray system reduces chemical and water use by an average of 50% and minimizes airborne drift up to 87%. more »

Closing the gap

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