Carbon Robotics Carbon Robotics introduced new product capabilities to meet strong global demand for LaserWeeder™ at World Ag Expo 2024 in Tulare, Calif. The AI robotics leader unveiled Track LaserWeeder for muck soil, Carbon Ops Center with spatial data metrics for all crops and weeds, and multi-language support for the iPad operator app. “We are excited to introduce the new Track LaserWeeder unit and software upgrades that will further improve the efficiency and capabilities of our industry-leading LaserWeeder for growers,” said Paul Mikesell, CEO and founder of Carbon Robotics. “Our customers laser weeded for more than 50,000 total hours last year across more than 100 different crops, capturing major savings in weed control costs and reporting substantial increases in crop yield and quality.”
EcoGrow Naturals LLC, a pioneering regenerative fertilizer company, is thrilled to unveil its latest breakthrough–BioKane Bio-potash, a revolutionary organic potash extracted from sugarcane. Recognizing the crucial role potash plays in fostering plant growth, especially considering the widespread potash deficiency in U.S. soils, we are proud to present two versatile options: granules and liquid for foliar application, both boasting a 20 percent soluble K2O and a fully organic composition. Derived from sugarcane from sugar mills, BioKane stands out by using waste material from the sugar production process. It is crafted from waste liquor, not only yielding organic nutrients but also mitigating water pollution in sugar mills. Embracing the principles of a circular economy, our product surpasses the efficacy of traditional chemical potash MOP or SOP, without contributing to soil salt content. Farmers can now achieve superior results with a fraction of the chemical potash typically required, leading to enhanced farm yields. FarmWise’s next-generation precision weeder and cultivator, Vulcan, was on display at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. and the SouthWest Ag Summit in Yuma, Ariz. this past month. Thanks to FarmWise’s industry-leading plant image capture, proprietary AI and powerful data processing capabilities, Vulcan yields optimum weed removal outcomes whatever the time of day, weed pressure levels or crop growth stages. With a fully modular, component-based architecture, service and maintenance of the equipment are straightforward. The machine self-calibrates, software updates are pushed regularly over the air, consistently enhancing machine performance. The FarmWise Vulcan precision weeder and cultivator offers maximum uptime and productivity with capabilities of covering up to 3 acres/hour, making it the most efficient way to pull weeds out of roughly 80 percent of Salinas Valley specialty crop fields (as per the 2022 County of Monterey Crop Report). FarmX, a pioneer in agricultural technology, is excited to announce its public debut of Perceptive NavigationR vehicle autonomy in live demonstrations at the 2024 World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. FarmX will present autonomous vehicle navigation without GPS or connectivity on vehicles equipped with Perceptive NavigationR. Unlike traditional GPS-dependent systems, FarmX’s robotics platform enables intuitive, real-time, high-precision navigation in complex agricultural environments, such as dense foliage, mountainous terrain, adverse weather and low-visibility scenarios. The platform can be licensed for tractors, rovers (UTVs, ATVs) and drones. It can be customized for a manufacturers’ new product lines or retrofitted to existing vehicle lines. Gripp was named one of the best mobile apps for Agriculture heading into 2024 by GrowingProduce.com because it gives growers a central place to track any type of day-to-day activity for any piece of equipment their operation depends on. Gripp customers are tagging a range of assets from irrigation valves, planting rows, H-2A housing and packing lines to inventory, field equipment, forklifts and fleet vehicles—even employees. Gripp doesn’t require app downloads or passwords, so everyone in your operation can participate, including the most recent seasonal worker, removing the burden of having a dedicated admin or 1–2 person choke points for maintaining records. Gripp doesn’t charge per user or asset, so growers can track anything required to eliminate operational surprises and make those routine inspections and audits headache-free. With costs approaching $1/month/tag, Gripp has you covered. Introducing HotSpot AG’s latest breakthrough in precision fertigation—our High-Flow Variable Rate Fertigation Skid, designed to revolutionize your nutrient management for maximum efficiency. With an impressive injection capacity ranging from 30 to 540 gph, this skid offers unparalleled flexibility to cater to the diverse needs of your farm. Users can expect large-scale coverage and reduced costs with this Fertigation Skid. Our skid ensures precise and efficient delivery with cutting-edge technology that allows for real-time monitoring and control, empowering you to make informed decisions on the fly. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach, and that’s why HotSpot AG ensures you stay in control of your farm with maximum efficiency.
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MARCH | APRIL 2024
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