Crispy lettuce: achieving yield, quality, and longer shelf-life in vertical farms

Article from Jarno Mooren, Plant Specialist at Signify.

Our trials with modern cultivars such as Crismina, Finstar, and Hydrolique showed that today’s crispy lettuce can handle higher light levels and warmer temperatures without tip burn, doubling yields compared to low-light, cool conditions, and extending the shelf-life.

Using Advanced Technologies to Understand Methane Emissions in the Biogas Industry

Article from | FLIR

While both biogas and RNG are cleaner forms of methane compared to the other industries that produce the gas, they still have an environmental impact when emitted into the atmosphere.

Rugged electric actuators provide reliable steering for extensible, self-driving platform

Case Study from | Thomson Industries

Whether OxDrive’s next application is in agritech, construction, forestry, warehouse logistics or any other untapped use, chances are good that it will need a reliable actuator. And when it does, Horton will likely continue specifying Thomson linear motion solutions.

Partnering with a Leading Renewable Fuel Provider to Pioneer Field-Based CI Scoring

Case Study from | Farmers Edge

Given the scale of their footprint, this was a massive undertaking for the company. The company partnered with Farmers Edge to pilot a field-based CI scoring initiative, exploring how agricultural data could play a pivotal role in achieving their goals.

Competitive Advantages of LED Greenhouse Lighting

Article from | Sollum Technologies

Not all LED greenhouse lights are created equal. Learn how dynamic lighting with real-time spectrum control delivers superior yield, quality, and energy savings.

How Vision-Guided Smart Sprayers Maximize Output in Precision Agriculture

Ram Prasad, Camera Solution Architect | e-con Systems

Vision-guided smart sprayers are transforming how agriculture handles chemical deployment. These systems identify where treatment is needed using embedded cameras.

Having Lost $500,000 to SAP, Grow Lamp Manufacturer Turns to MRPeasy

Case Study from | MRPeasy

Tennessee-based Horticulture Lighting Group has harnessed the power of MRP software to streamline their operations and drive sustained growth. “We managed to implement it in under 3 months without many issues, a sharp contrast to big ERPs,” says CFO Bruce Heinemann.

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Government gridlock cannot shut down the American farmer

Article from Matt Reese, Meristem Crop Performance

As politicians continue to bicker and blame during the government shutdown, fields across the Midwest are a flurry of harvest activity. Despite daunting markets, tough growing conditions in many areas and steep input prices, the American farmer has not shut down. Far from it

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Precision Livestock Farming: Transforming Animal Agriculture in 2025

Report from DataM Intelligence

With global demand for protein rising and sustainability under pressure, AI-driven precision livestock farming (PLF) is emerging as a cornerstone for efficiency, welfare, and climate resilience.

Turning torque into savings - How bearing efficiency can cut farm machinery energy use

Article from Chris Johnson, Managing Director at SMB Bearings

Every tractor, combine, baler, pump or conveyor on a farm depends on bearings to keep its rotating parts moving. But those bearings also create resistance. Even small amounts of internal friction multiply across hundreds of bearings.

Niqo Robotics Enters Weeding Segment With AI Spot-Spray Robots Delivering Precision Weeding at 4.5 miles per hour

10/21/25, 12:51 PM | Precision Farming | Supply Chain

Niqo's weeding robot debuts at FIRA USA 2025, Industry-best precision weeding speed of 4.5 mph, Optimized for specialty crops segment, Delivers full ROI in under two seasons

Galileo Wheel Launches Industry's First 10-Year Tire Warranty and Rebrands CupWheel as TRAKWHEEL

10/21/25, 09:18 AM | Supply Chain | Galileo Wheel

Galileo Wheel, the wheel technology innovative company announced today it is rebranding its CupWheel product line as TRAKWHEEL by Galileo. It is also introducing a 10-year warranty on airless irrigation pivot tires-the first of its kind in the agricultural tire industry. The moves come as the company crossed the impressive milestone of over 8,000 units of irrigation wheels sold over the past few years. With strong market demand, excellent customer feedback and no quality issues, the company secured a new investment round and prepares for further aggressive U.S. market expansion.

Growers Edge Launches Agcor Xplor: the First Generative AI Platform for Agricultural Mortgage Lending

10/21/25, 07:31 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming | Precision Farming

First-of-its-kind tool empowers lenders to query massive datasets with plain language and transform how they access, analyze, and act on agricultural data

ASI Showcases Non-Stop 24-Hour Autonomous Farming for Agriculture at FIRA USA 2025

10/21/25, 06:23 AM | Precision Farming | Supply Chain

October 21-23 Event Features Full Fleet Brand Agnostic Autonomy to Offset Labor Shortages and Optimize Productivity for Future Farming

Planting and Fertilizing Machinery Market Projected to Reach USD 204.3 Billion by 2034

10/21/25, 05:30 AM | Precision Farming

Analysts forecast the global planting and fertilizing machinery market to reach USD 204.3 billion by 2034, driven by the rising global demand for food, increasing mechanization of agriculture, and rapid adoption of automated equipment to enhance farming efficiency. The growing emphasis on precision agriculture and high-capacity machinery is further propelling market growth, while technological advancements in automation and sustainability continue to reshape modern farming practices worldwide.

iglide® Q3E - two-component, high-load bearings for heavy-duty use

In this iglide® multi-component bearing, the outstanding tribological properties of iglide® Q3 are embedded in a high-strength jacket. The result is an even higher mechanical load capacity with simultaneously low wear, perfect for heavy-duty applications in harsh environments.

igus

(East Providence, RI, United States of America)

In agricultural applications, solutions that can stand up to rough conditions such as dirt, dust, heat, shock and edge loads are essential. Igus makes this possible with its cable carriers and plastic bearings that are characterized by their outstanding resilience and long service life. These products can be used in tractors, disc harrows, fertilizers, field sprayers, and other agricultural equipment. In many applications, metallic bushings or recirculating ball bearing guides can be replaced by self-lubricating polymer plain bearings to not only improve technology, but significantly reduce costs as well.