Harvest CROO Robotics has announced that it is developing and beginning to test a new technology for ag robotics — an automated strawberry picker.

The update includes tools for describing field soils and their water holding capacity in up to three layers, a plant available water tool for viewing soil moisture data, a water balance chart and more.

Rex McClellan, territory manager with Micro-Trak Systems, introduces its new SafeGuard ISOMod blockage monitor system. The updated system uses an existing virtual terminal in a tractor cab to control settings and display liquid fertilizer blockage information on the planter or applicator.

Agricultural UAVs could help Tasmania's poppy industry fight the systemic mildew that has wiped hundreds of thousands of dollars from the 2015 harvest.

The patent teaches a system and method of applying real-time, field-level weather simulation to identify the optimal time to harvest based on predicted weather and soil conditions and crop moisture.

The RX30 is a “drop-in” expansion board that allows the Davis Vantage Pro series weather stations to connect directly to the Ranch Systems RS300 node, without the need for additional radios, batteries or solar panels typically provided as part of the Davis weather station.

With the upcoming release of MapShots Inc.'s Service Pack 0, AgStudio users who also subscribe to Raven Industries' Slingshot system will be able to automatically download data from Slingshot web accounts and Raven’s line of field computers.

The package provides versatility in remote monitoring and management of irrigation equipment, regardless of brand, age or current capabilities.

Walking a field is one way to assess crop damage, insect infestation or disease. But this method isn't always the most practical or efficient, especially for an organization with more than 200,000 farmer members.