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New series of center pivot systems now commercially available

A new series of center pivot systems from irrigation systems and technology company Reinke Manufacturing is now available to growers in the U.S. and C... READ MORE »

An potato field is irrigated under a vast sky as the sun sets

California hopes to spur ag innovation with $15M award

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources plans to use a $15 million award from the state of California to speed innovation adapt... READ MORE »

A tractor travels down rows of potato plant rows

Revitalizing the root of soil health

Netafim, the precision agriculture arm of Israeli company Orbia Advance Corp., launched its Hybrid Dripline system featuring a built-in outlet in Febr... READ MORE »

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Fast-rising alternative aims to combat familiar foe

As well as a state name, Colorado is a Spanish word for the color red, and it may well be this second meaning — in addition to geographical location... READ MORE »

Batches of kettle chips roll through machinery

New batch frying system helps maintain temperature control

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, has introduced its new BatchWright frying system for kettle-style potato c... READ MORE »

Potato plants grow tall and green under a sun-splashed blue sky

A future potato field skynet?

“Forewarned means forearmed” is a good principle to follow when facing an adversary. There is a reason why the word “intelligence” ref... READ MORE »

A monitoring device is mounted on a greenhouse pole

Next-level, no-touch monitoring

Many crops, including potatoes, depend on research and  greenhouse beginnings, with some of the most advanced technology originating in a greenhouse ... READ MORE »

A large, stainless steel fryer for continuous frying of potatoes and other foods

New continuous fryer features customizable heating, belt systems

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced a new continuous frying system design to maximize... READ MORE »

A large irrigation system waters a field

AI sensors powering irrigation

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, efficiency and precision are key to maximizing yields while conserving resources. A Canadian company that j... READ MORE »

The U.S. Capitol framed against a blue sky

Legislation to create tax credit aiding specialty crop growers garners support

Legislation to create a new federal investment tax credit aimed at accelerating deployment of innovative farming technologies for specialty crop growe... READ MORE »


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