…how to evaluate soil moisture with a soil sampler. In the center is UCCE Hmong ag assistant Michael Yang. After the Central Valley Hmong Agriculture radio show last week, the…
Electronic Bug Trap Reduces Labor
…several pests. Electronic Bug Trap Reduces Labor Attendees at the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas got a chance to see some of the latest technologies coming out for agriculture. Spensa…
Purdue University Discovers Process Increasing Milk Shelf Life
…uses the heat already necessary for pasteurization to rapidly heat milk droplets. Myer said the promise of the technology is that it could reduce waste and allow milk to reach…
Robot Aims to Automate Produce Handling
Companies continue to look for ways to automate produce handling, but with some products, that can be tricky. A company at the Forbes AgTech Summit displayed a new conforming claw…
Summit Opens Eyes to Agriculture in Communities
The city of Salinas once again hosted the Forbes AgTech Summit. Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter was one of the speakers and talked about the importance of the agriculture industry in…
Adapting Drone Technology for California Ag
The way the majority of drone technology is being used in agriculture today isn’t that beneficial to California agriculture. The industry is trying to develop technologies to use with drones…
Legislation Help for Dairy Farmers
…new technology often poses a major obstacle,” said NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern. “We’re pleased that this bipartisan effort to help producers continue toward a sustainable farming future is…
Surface Irrigation Technology Saves Water, Money
Technology is helping surface irrigation become more efficient but it also helps in other areas like reducing labor costs. Automation Saves Water, Money Saving More Than Water Irrigation experts are…
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…to conserve water – technology is one of the ways to find solutions,” said Glenda Humiston, University of California vice president for agriculture and natural resources. “Using technology we can…
First-Ever National Academy of Sciences Prize
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Establishes National Academy of Sciences Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Support Nominations Now Open for First Annual…
Agriculture Innovation Shines at AgTech Summit
Salinas again was the host for agriculture innovation this year with the Forbes AgTech Summit. The event brings together professionals from the agriculture, technology and investment industries. The Forbes AgTech…
NIFA Announces Funding
NIFA Announces $8.3 Million in Available Funding to Support Innovative Small Businesses The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $8.3 million…
Weigh a Bee
…understanding how California’s native bumblebees respond to changes in the environment and the availability of flowers, and how we can protect these insects that are so vital to both agriculture…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
New small drone rules ease concerns about the technology and should increase drone ownership. Flexibility in the rules shows even more of an acceptance of the machines. Drone Rules Ease…