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        InnerPlant, a California-based seed technology company detecting stress in crops from pathogens, has received USD 300,000 from the United Soybean Board (USB).
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        The company intends to use the funds to support the following: 1) Design, construction, and validation of its imaging device; 2) Field tests to validate orbital acquisition; 3) Acquisition of imagery from other public and private satellite operators; and 4) Signal post-processing.
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        Founded in 2018, InnerPlant offers a satellite-based device that detects optical signals emitted by plants in response to stress, such as an attack from pathogens or a lack of water or nutrients. The company's platform translates these signals into actionable recommendations for farmers. The company expects to launch its device in Q1 2024.
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Seed technology company InnerPlant has secured $300,000 in funding from the United Soybean Board (USB). The California-based company will use the funds for the development and validation of its imaging device, as well as conducting field tests and acquiring imagery from other satellite operators. InnerPlant offers a device that detects stress in crops by analyzing optical signals emitted by plants in response to factors like pathogens or insufficient water or nutrients. The company's platform translates these signals into actionable recommendations for farmers. InnerPlant plans to launch its device in the first quarter of 2024.

InnerPlant secures USD 300,000 from United Soybean Board

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AGCO, a global leader in agricultural machinery, will build a 300-acre sustainable test farm called Dakota Smart Farm in North Dakota. The farm will be used as a laboratory to develop and refine technologies that enhance crop production and farm management. AGCO plans to invest in retrofit technologies like sensors, autonomous capabilities, and data connectivity, allowing existing machinery to be upgraded without needing to replace the entire equipment. Appareo, an AGCO company, will operate the farm and conduct agronomic studies, host tours, and educate farmers on sustainable and precision agriculture practices.

AGCO plans to build sustainable test farm to develop and refine farm management technologies

AgRevolution, a subsidiary of AGCO, is planning to expand its operations in Harrisburg, Illinois by acquiring M & S Implement Company. The acquisition is expected to take place in late October 2023. M & S Implement is an authorized dealer for various premium brands and offers equipment and parts sales as well as maintenance support to the agricultural community. Once the acquisition is complete, the Harrisburg location will operate under the AgRevolution brand and will provide sales and service for AGCO's full line of equipment, including brands like Fendt, Gleaner, Massey Ferguson, and Hesston by Massey Ferguson.

AGCO expands into Harrisburg after acquiring M & S Implement Company

Sentera has launched its Aerial WeedScout technology, which uses drones and sensors to capture data and provide deep analytics for precision weed control in agriculture. The company claims that the technology can reduce post-emergent herbicide application by up to 70% and generate targeted herbicide prescriptions for precise weed control. The equipment is able to detect weeds earlier and with greater accuracy than competing technologies. Sentera's Aerial WeedScout technology has shown significant cost savings and weed control efficacy in field trials, and the company plans to commercialize it after finding a marketing partner.

Sentera launches precision weed control solution

New Holland Agriculture, a brand under CNH Industrial, has released the T4 Electric Power, which is believed to be the first all-electric utility tractor with autonomous capabilities. Developed by CNH Industrial Engineering in the US and Italy, the T4 Electric Power can operate for approximately four hours on average, but can be extended for up to eight hours for low-power tasks. This tractor is designed for lower horsepower field operations in various applications such as mixed farming, hay and forage, dairy, livestock, municipal, greenhouse, and specialty crops. Equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack, the T4 Electric Power offers smooth power and continuous torque at low speeds. It will be showcased at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois before being commercially available in North America through selected dealers in early 2024.

All Updates

InnerPlant secures USD 300,000 from United Soybean Board

AGCO plans to build sustainable test farm to develop and refine farm management technologies

AGCO expands into Harrisburg after acquiring M & S Implement Company

Sentera launches precision weed control solution

New Holland Agriculture launches all-electric utility tractor with autonomous features

CropX appoints John Gates as chief revenue officer

Bushel raises USD 26 million in funding

FarmSense receives USD 275,000 SBIR grant

Ecorobotix enters US market with ARA robots

Fieldwork Robotics raises GBP 1.5 million in ongoing venture funding