Startup Stories: Remote Controlled Farming

Our small size has forced us to implement a wide range of innovative technical solutions in the sector, that allows us to offer services of similar quality to those of a big company with just a fraction of its infrastructure.

Geosys Collaborates with Textron Systems to Bring Advanced, High-Resolution Imagery to Agribusiness Globally

After conclusion of 2017 field trial pilot project, both companies look to expand their offering

Farmplan Announce Launch of Next Step in Cloud-Based Crop Recording Solutions

Gatekeeper Express Plus is now available following its launch at LAMMA 18. The solution offers users enhanced functionality which builds on the success of Gatekeeper Express, first seen early last year, offering farmers with less complex requirements a wider range of tools and features to better manage their business.

Western Growers ag tech center exceeding expectations

Ashley Nickle for The Packer: The center continues to work on strengthening relationships with the venture capital community, and it is seeking feedback from growers on the startups at the center and the technology in development.

Expected Harvest Moisture in Corn Seed Selection

With cash corn fetching a measly $2.85/bushel in our area early this winter, every percentage point of moisture that needs to be removed from the crop has a financial impact equivalent to a yield loss of about 1.75%.

Big Green Plan to Build Learning Gardens and Food Literacy Programs in 100 Schools

Gordon Food Service, Pathways Foundation, Carole Ilitch, others have collectively given $2 million toward a $5 million effort to ensure a healthier future for kids in Detroit.

Sigma Agriscience acquires agricultural solutions company AM-AG

Houston based Sigma Agriscience provides innovative products and solutions to agriculture, nursery, orchard, turf, and landscape markets from all over the U.S. to Mexico, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.

Motorleaf Reveals World's First Artificial Intelligence Powered Yield Prediction For Commercial Greenhouses

Motorleaf releases results of the world's first yield prediction, using artificial intelligence & machine learning technology to cut yield prediction error rates in half. Working with SunSelect, a leading commercial greenhouse, a new era of food production business management begins.

IoT Applications in Agriculture

The IoT agricultural applications are making it possible for ranchers and farmers to collect meaningful data. Large landowners and small farmers must understand the potential of IoT market for agriculture by installing smart technologies to increase competitiveness

AGCO iVenture Summit Calls for Venture Capital to Invest into the Future of Agriculture

The Summit is a joint initiative of AGCO, AGCO Finance, AGCOs Fuse Technologies, and Anterra Capital, a venture capital investor focusing on companies in the food and agricultural sectors.

The 2018 Commercial UAV Expo, Incorporating Drone World Expo, To Be Held In October In Las Vegas

North Americas leading trade show and conference for the commercial drone market, will bring together thought leaders, end-users and decision makers in the commercial drone industry

Ag Startup Inocucor Adds $9.5M for Microbes that Improve Yields, Soil

Frank Vinluan for Xconomy: When applied to plant seeds or on farm fields, or used in indoor growing operations, the company says these products can help improve crop yields, shorten growing periods, and help form healthier and more resilient soil.

Synagro to Highlight AllGro® Compost at COMPOST2018

AllGro Compost Builds Soil Health for Agricultural, Horticultural, Landscaping and Restoration Programs

Industry Focus: Sensors

While there has been significant growth in the agricultural sensors industry, there is still a lot more to be done. As of now, sensors contribute to just a part of the precision farming industry.

Engineers make wearable sensors for plants, enabling measurements of water use in crops

The tool making these water measurements possible is a tiny graphene sensor that can be taped to plants - researchers have dubbed it a "plant tattoo sensor."

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