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Potato growing advances take center stage at Agritechnica
Every two years, equipment manufacturers from around the world gather in Hanover, Germany for Agritechnica, the world’s largest trade fair for agric... READ MORE »
Pair of Potato Expo sessions to focus on artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence will take center stage at the 2024 Potato Expo in Austin, Texas, with two sessions spotlight the technology’s role in the po... READ MORE »
McCain forms new digital technology subsidiary
McCain Foods has launched a new digital technology subsidiary, Presia Ag, aimed at helping growers better evaluate and predict crop yields. Presia ... READ MORE »
Emerging drone technology new tool to help manage crops
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) — drones — are becoming more popular in grower operations. The devices are gaining a foothold in fields. Drones a... READ MORE »
Pulsed Electric Field technology partnership to focus on potato processing
Global freezing and cooling equipment provider FPS Food Process Solutions has partnered with OptiCept Technologies to develop, research, produce and c... READ MORE »
Irrigation show to feature 200-plus companies, latest technology
A major irrigation show will delve into the latest water conservation technology in November. The 2023 Irrigation Show and Education Week is schedu... READ MORE »
Ag accelerator program now accepting applications
Applications for agriculture business development accelerator AgLaunch 365 are open from now until Sept. 4. Developed by Memphis, Tennessee-based n... READ MORE »
Application deadline nears for agtech startup competition
Agtech startups have a month left to apply for Western Growers and S2G Ventures' 2023 AgSharks competition. During the event, agtech startups pitch... READ MORE »
Covering FIRA 2022: A Gallery
The editors of Spudman attended the FIRA Agricultural Robotics Technology Forum in Fresno, California and were able to hear and see the future of ... READ MORE »
Farm tech growth hinges on broadband access
Farmers and ranchers in the 21st century are increasingly turning to soil sensors, online data hubs and other advanced technologies designed to help t... READ MORE »