Precision Ag

FIRA USA welcomes more than 25 robots this September

The second edition of FIRA USA, Sep. 19-21, 2023, highlights robots, which can help solve some of the weeding, harvesting, picking and carrying challenges facing growers. The Salinas Sports Complex... more »

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 »