Category: Technology
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
Vegetable and organic growers tackle labor, automation, climate, and trade in 2026 to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy produce.
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
The specialty crop world held its annual get together in Michigan. Find out what growers, researchers and industry pros saw at the show.
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions
UC ANR receives $15M to create an ag innovation network to tackle water, labor and climate issues. See how the investment will help growers.
FIRA USA 2025 returns to Northern California with expanded focus on berries
FIRA USA 2025 will highlight robotics for berries. Join growers Oct. 21-23 to explore the latest in farm automation.
Applications for next round of AgriProspects funding now open
Extension grants and scholarships to support workforce training and education in the ag sector are now open. Get more details and apply now.
Organic Produce Summit 2025 to spotlight industry trends and innovations
Join organic leaders at Organic Produce Summit 2025 to explore trends, AI and retail strategies in fresh produce. Learn more and register now.
Wish Farms making a difference with berries
Florida’s Wish Farms has been growing and shipping berries for four generations. Learn how the farm diversified to include organic offerings.
Ventura VINE Connect field day set
The VINE Connect Field Day will offer opportunities to explore innovative ag-tech solutions for farm challenges. Learn more and register now.
Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new facility at Champaign Innovation Farm
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new facility at its Innovation Farm. Discover how this hub will advance research and tech for growers.
Efficient chemical apple blossoms thinning research at Penn State
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of excess fertilizer and chemicals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Charles Hall, GFVGA leader, dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died.
Deadline approaching for Southeast Regional conference early registration
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
AgTech partnership to help water sustainability
An agricultural tech provider is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally.
Rivulis working with growers on irrigation to fight climate change
Growers, through irrigation, can help fight climate change, according to Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier.
IFPA global produce show a “Force for Fresh” in Atlanta
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently concluded its annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, after what’s being described as a transformative three days for fresh produce and floral.
Vidalia onion grower A&M Farms trials tech, grows organics
A&M Farms is a grower and shipper of Vidalia onions. Learn how the Georgia farm is harnessing technology, including autonomous robots.