Autonomous table grape robot among World Ag Expo's new products

The Burro is a self-driven, four-wheeled ATV that has been tested on local table grapes — one of the most labor-intensive crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley.

February 07 , 2022

California table grape growers continue path to mechanization and automation

Through the California Table Grape Commission, growers are working to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of vineyard operations.

January 06 , 2022

New technology in strawberry production

These technologies can improve strawberry production by reducing inputs and increasing efficiency in a range of on and off-farm tasks.

January 04 , 2022

How to beat labour shortages for your strawberry crop

For strawberry farmers and many others in the horticulture industry, finding farm labour for harvest time is a real struggle.

December 16 , 2021

Biocontrol: How strawberry growers are leading the way

Lane Stoeckle, a certified crop advisor and pest control advisor speaks about how strawberry growers in California use predatory mites to manage two-spotted spider mites.

November 29 , 2021

How to grow healthy and hearty microgreens indoors

Fresh microgreens, herbs and sprouts grown in a south-facing window can provide healthy edibles in a matter of weeks, follow our simple instructions and enjoy fresh food at home.

November 24 , 2021

Walmart rolls out driverless trucks for grocery delivery in first state

The companies have deployed the fully autonomous trucks without a safety driver for a daily, seven-mile delivery route between a Walmart "dark store", or fulfillment center, and a Neighborhood Market retail store.

November 09 , 2021

Walmart announces biggest-ever distribution center for groceries

The 720,000+ square-foot facility for fresh and frozen groceries in South Carolina's Spartanburg County, set to open in 2024.

October 22 , 2021

Innovative tomato pruning robot can work all day in greenhouses

The Dutch company Priva has presented Kompano, its first robot on the market that can move around the greenhouse safely and independently while working alongside other employees.

October 19 , 2021

Mangos the size of soccer balls are harvested in Colombia

Liliana Garnica Ruíz has the giant mango crops on her farm and the fruit was from organic crops that use a process based on soil improvement.

October 11 , 2021