Category: Tools
FIRA USA to bring growers, tech leaders to California ag robotics show
The third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show will be in northern California this fall.
Bee health product introduced
AgTech company Terra Vera has introduced a new brand aimed at enhancing bee health.
Tree fruit nurseries group updated at annual meeting
An international group representing fruit tree nurseries and orchardists recently hosted its yearly meeting.
MSU offers free webinar on organic recordkeeping
Michigan State University is sponsoring a free webinar on recordkeeping for organic growers.
USDA updates Harmonized GAP standards
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service is updating the Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and GAP Plus+ audit standards and has scheduled a webinar on the updates.
New organic regenerative toolkit released
Organic Farming Research Foundation, regenerative farming, climate, organic management practices, organic farming, National Organic Coalition,
USDA Census of Agriculture results available
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results, which span more than six million data points about U.S. farmers and their operations are now available from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
WSU survey focuses on pear phenology practices
Washington State University researchers are asking for input from pear growers and others in the industry for an annual survey on pear management practices regarding phenology.
Florida event focuses on organic food, farming
Florida Organic Growers (FOG) is offering discounted early registration to the 2024 Organic Food and Farming Summit.
Survey: On-farm AI, automation investment to continue
While there has been a significant surge in digital transformation initiatives across agribusinesses, many still grapple with deriving actionable insights from their data, according to AgTech Trends 2023.
NOP adds climate-smart practices to Organic Integrity Learning Center
The USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center recently added updates on Climate-Smart Agricultural practices and the services available through the center, including online training.
AgroFresh Contol-Tec equipment receives European organic certification
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., which specializes in post-harvest produce freshness and quality solutions, has received CAAE certification for certain solutions from its Control-Tec equipment line.
USDA awards grants for local, regional food support
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has awarded more than $32 million for 98 grant projects to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems and increase the availability of locally grown agricultural products.
Organic program helps growers find their own solutions
The Organic Farming Research Foundation’s (OFRF) new Farmer-Led Trial (FLT) Program was created to help organic growers reach their goals.
USDA adds import function to Organic Integrity Database
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has expanded the functionality of its Organic Integrity Database, adding an import certificate module.