…of propane is a focus for the Propane Education and Research Council. Director of Agriculture Business Development Cinch Munson says they have launched technology-friendly tools to help growers see the…
Wind Energy Becoming Viable Option
…Wind and Water Technology Deployment Manager for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Ian Baring-Gould talked to AgNet West about their informational program. Wind energy technology has advanced so much, in…
Agri View: Hands Do the Work
Everett Griner talks about technology not replacing hands in today’s Agri View. Hands Do the Work…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Minor Trade-offs
Bigger unmanned aircraft like the Yamaha RMAX do have some minor trade-offs. UAV Tradeoffs The RMAX from Yamaha takes drone technology to a new level. Professor of Biological and Agricultural…
New Drone for Pesticide Application
A new breed of drone technology was introduced to pest control advisors from all over the state. New Drone for Pesticide Application At the 2014 California Association of Pest Control…
Precision Mapping with GPS
…San Diego Mike D’Ascanio says the software is in its beginning stages and they want as much feedback from users as possible to adapt the technology as best they can….
Ag Advancements Come From Military
Military development is a good way to predict what the next drone advancement will be for the agriculture industry. Ag Advancements Come From Military Owner of Drone Rangers Ag and…
Pruning Drones for Vineyards
The use of drone technology isn’t just in the air. Pruning Drones for Vineyards At the 2014 CAPCA conference, owner of Drone Rangers Ag and High Tech Drones Nathan Miller…
Drone Technology in Initial Stages
This is only the start of fine-tuning drone technology, and experts know what they need to do to make the tool more precise. Drone Technology in Initial Stages At the…
Drone Technology in Beginning Stages
Drone experts believe the technology is just scratching the surface. Drone Technology in Beginning Stages At the 2014 CAPCA conference, Owner of Drone Rangers Ag and High Tech Drones Nathan…
New Sap Sensor Installation
…held a demonstration on a new sap sensor for trees that doesn’t require any damage to the plant or timely setup. Dynamax Fresno Representative Daniel Britton says updating any technology…
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Precision Farming with Sap Sensors The Center for Irrigation Technology hosted an educational workshop…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…produced into bioplastics could create approximately 104,000 jobs. The U.S. Office of Science and Technology has projected that the economic growth associated with just one application – cellulose nanomaterials in…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
Grants to help students and businesses use green technology to design safer consumer products The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $335,000 to the University of California Berkeley…