technology

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

Acquisition to accelerate companies’ soil health capabilities
Nick Bancroft and Jeff Sangalli took different paths to become CEOs of agribusiness companies dedicated to soil health, but their commitment to the in... READ MORE »

Startup piloting agriculture toward a less toxic future
Matias Figliozzi’s goal is simple, really. The CEO and co-founder of startup agritech company Unibaio wants to change the way the agriculture world ... READ MORE »
Crop nutrition company names new CEO
Crop nutrition and wastewater treatment provider Ostara has named Tom Snipes, an industry technology veteran, as its new CEO. Snipes most recently ... READ MORE »