Year: 2016

A black drone with eight propellers and six cameras mounted on its belly zooms across Sam Astin's strawberry field gathering data that can help him save money on production and reduce his farm's carbon footprint. f a yellow patch shows up on the near-infrared photographs, that alerts the staff at Highland Precision Ag — and eventually, the grower — that there is an issue with some of the plants. …

WP Rawl, the premier grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens in the U.S. has launched a new kale item in time for the holidays. Nature’s Greens® Seasonal Harvest, “a delightful blend of craft kale greens,” is bound to please even the pickiest of palates due to its mild flavor and soft leaves. …

Village Farms International Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors elected Dr. Roberta Cook to serve as a Director of the Company, effective January 4, 2016. …

The Yuma agriculture community continues to look for opportunities to engage and educate stakeholders regarding the importance of being up-to-date on water issues and the impact water management decisions can have on the agriculture industry. An agriculture water conference, slated for January 13, 2016 in Yuma, will bring together leading experts and leaders for updates on current issues regarding water rights and supply. …