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Will Laser-Weeding Robots Change Farming?

The latest tech innovation to land in the fields.

Lindsay Campbell
December 30, 2021
At This Farm, Data Is the Most Important Crop

In Ottawa, a government-supported nonprofit is researching solutions to address current—and future—problems for farmers.

Emily Baron Cadloff
December 29, 2021
Low-Cost AI Sensors Could Help Farmers Reduce Fertilizer Use

In an effort to lessen the amount of fertilizer runoff, bioengineers are working to develop... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
December 28, 2021
Some Norwegian Goats Are Contained Using Invisible Fences

The ‘CyborGoats’ wear a GPS unit around their neck that helps keep them from crossing... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
November 19, 2021
First Genetically Modified Strawberries to Hit Stores Soon

They’ll likely have an easy regulatory road.

Dan Nosowitz
November 16, 2021
Meeting the Growing Need for Accessible Agriculture

These companies and programs specialize in modifying farming equipment to make it usable and comfortable... (more)

Emily Baron Cadloff
November 15, 2021
Swallowable Sensors Give an Inside Look at How Cows Are Doing

The smart capsule remains in the first of the cow’s four stomachs, gathering data about... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
November 10, 2021
This App Wants to Change the Way Puerto Rico Eats

PRoduce! offers a new way for the island’s residents to connect with local farmers and... (more)

Emily Baron Cadloff
November 9, 2021
The Future of Hay Drying in America

Although hay dryers are a staple throughout Europe, they are few and far between on... (more)

Lindsay Campbell
October 18, 2021