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Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 days ago

Precision Planting offers spot spray and broadcast in a single pass

New retrofit tools enhance existing sprayers for targeted, efficient crop protection without needing complete equipment replacement.
US news
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Security fears after 15 drones reported stolen in New Jersey heist

Fifteen agricultural spray drones were stolen in New Jersey, raising concerns about their potential misuse for dispersing dangerous materials.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Cargo Drone Trial Links Manhattan and Brooklyn

Automated cargo drones will operate between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn for a year, testing air delivery to alleviate street congestion.
#drone-warfare
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

Most funding will support existing drone and autonomous warfare technologies, separate from domestic manufacturing enhancements.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations' military budgets

Most funding will support existing drone and autonomous warfare technologies, separate from domestic manufacturing enhancements.
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a 'Full-Space' Metro System

The full-space robot intelligent dispatching platform mainly operates in three areas: intelligent service within stations, vehicle inspection, and tunnel inspection.
Artificial intelligence
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

Why Planes Flying Like Geese Could Cut Back on Aviation Emissions

The unmistakable V-formation geese adopt in flight is more than a cool aerial trick. The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird's wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
Alternative transportation
fromresund Startups
1 week ago

Raven Tech's Autonomous Drone Catcher Takes Flight

Raven Tech's system combines detection, autonomous flight, and net-based capture to neutralize unauthorized drones. Once an intruder is detected, the system deploys a drone to intercept and safely transport the rogue drone to a designated location.
European startups
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
#drones
fromFortune
1 month ago
European startups

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Pairing virtual fence GPS collars with drones opens new doors for ranchers

Drones and virtual fencing are revolutionizing cattle management, offering cost-effective and efficient solutions for ranchers.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Army and Amazon are creating an online storefront to buy drones as the technology transforms the battlefield | Fortune

Drones are revolutionizing warfare, prompting the Army to create an online marketplace for rapid procurement of unmanned aircraft systems.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

How to whack waterhemp | Soybean School

Waterhemp poses a significant threat to soybean yields, requiring early identification and a multi-faceted management approach for effective control.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

A Ukrainian drone company says it's teaming up with a US firm because staying home means getting 'eliminated'

Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry partners with US manufacturer to expand market presence and avoid risks of staying in Ukraine.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Agriculture Department plans to use Grok, despite growing concerns over the chatbot (exclusive)

USDA plans to deploy xAI's Grok chatbot despite previous safety concerns and scandals surrounding its use.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Seeder setup is key to max canola emergence | Canola School

Proper calibration and seed placement are crucial for achieving even canola emergence and optimal plant population.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

This Smart Sprinkler Thinks It Knows Your Lawn Better Than You Do

Area mode allows users to define watering boundaries and set water consumption limits for efficient irrigation.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Farm superstitions, mitigating flood potential, and seeding ... soon | RealAg Radio, April 23/26

Superstitions among fans and farmers can influence their perceived outcomes and decisions.
European startups
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Sorry kid, drones are for war now

The US ban on DJI has not led to increased opportunities for other drone manufacturers, who are focusing on military contracts instead.
Agriculture
fromTheregister
3 days ago

US farms have new steward for their safety nets: Palantir

Palantir secured a $300 million contract with the USDA to enhance farm security and modernize service delivery for American farmers.
#agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 days ago

Why innovation stalls before the farm, and how to fix it | Ag Policy Connection-Final Mile crossover

Bridging the gap between agricultural research and real-world application is crucial for innovation adoption in Canadian agriculture.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Killing wild oats, meaty soybean nodules, & spraying by drone | RealAg Radio, April 20, 2026

The show features discussions on wild oats in wheat, drone spraying, soybean nodules, and the centennial of Pioneer seeds.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The truth about where ag needs to go next, with Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson emphasizes the need for innovation and value creation in Canada's agricultural sector beyond commodity production.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How AI-powered echolocation is giving small drones night vision

An ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation enables small aerial robots to navigate in low-visibility environments.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

PMRA proposal could fast-track drone spraying for Canadian farms

The proposal would allow drones to apply products already registered for aerial use, provided applications follow existing label requirements, including water volumes and use conditions.
Canada news
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

The truth about John Deere and data driving farm decisions with Jahmy Hindman

Farming technology is evolving, but many farms struggle to utilize available data effectively.
#canadian-agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Drone Spraying, land economics & land ownership | RealAg on the Weekend, April 18 & 19, 2026

The show features interviews on land transactions, economics, and drone spraying in Canadian agriculture.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Canadian innovation, unleashing the economy, and farm management, Mar 3, 2026

RealAg Radio features industry experts discussing capital investment in Canadian agriculture, seed products, economic growth strategies, and farm management practices linked to financial performance.
#agronomy
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago
Agriculture

Fertility first, spring swings, help for bees, & building organic matter | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 22

Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15/26

Weather extremes and fertilizer supply challenges impact wheat development and management strategies across North America.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Fertility first, spring swings, help for bees, & building organic matter | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 22

Spring conditions in Ontario are variable, with wet fields and challenges from drought and freeze affecting crop management decisions.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15/26

Weather extremes and fertilizer supply challenges impact wheat development and management strategies across North America.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Wheat Pete's Word, March 25: Firm ground, wild weather, data delivery, and drone applications

Cold mornings and weather swings create opportunities for agronomy management, including sulphur applications and strategies for overwintered corn.
#herbicide-resistance
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

The real cost of killing the worst weeds | Peter Sikkema and Kim Brown on The Agronomists

Herbicide resistant weeds are causing significant yield loss and increased costs for farmers.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

The real cost of killing the worst weeds | Peter Sikkema and Kim Brown on The Agronomists

Herbicide resistant weeds are causing significant yield loss and increased costs for farmers.
LA food
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Firefighting drones head to Aspen-can they suppress a blaze before humans arrive?

California's most destructive wildfires occur increasingly frequently, with traditional firefighting methods remaining fundamentally unchanged despite technological advances in monitoring and detection.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

U.S. progress on drone spraying offers a roadmap for Canada

Slight operational changes in drone spraying can significantly enhance precision and reduce drift, matching or exceeding traditional methods.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Cheap drones are reshaping modern warfare and catching the U.S. off guard

Iran's relatively inexpensive drones are depleting U.S. interceptor missile supplies faster than anticipated, raising concerns about sustained defense capability in the Middle East.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Make your first pass count in pulses

Effective disease management maximizes yield potential in pulse crops, emphasizing the importance of first applications and using well-formulated fungicides.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is supplementing human security patrols around its 8,000 acre Hawaiian corn farm with robotic security dogs, supplied by the tech firm Asylon. The Asylon dogs are meant to guard the company's precious maize from vandals, wildfires, wild fauna, and other hazards around the clock.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Smarter, integrated pest management of canola with Boyd Mori | Pests & Predators, Ep 35

Flea beetle management in canola requires a broader approach, integrating seed treatments and beneficial insects for effective pest control.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Government upgrades drones to catch illegal dumpers

The UK is deploying drones, LIDAR and vehicle-screening tools and increasing enforcement funding to combat organized illegal waste dumping and fly-tipping.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Irrigreen's New Smart Irrigation System Promises Smart Watering Without the Hassle-Almost

Irrigreen's upgraded water printing system requires a complete irrigation infrastructure overhaul but offers advanced technology and new features.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Eric Trump Pouring Funding Into "Low Cost-Per-Kill" Drone Corporation

Eric Trump is involved in a $1.5 billion deal to take Israeli drone-maker Xtend public, linking the Trump family to Pentagon contracts and Gaza-related strikes.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Drone War's Real Problem Isn't Technology - It's Speed

Defense acquisition reforms implement recommended changes but fail to address the fundamental cycle-time gap between rapidly evolving adversary capabilities and the military's ability to deploy countermeasures.
#ai-in-agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

The truth about turning farm data into decisions with Devin Lammers

AI in agriculture is creating value by improving efficiency and decision-making through real-time data analysis.
Science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Are lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?

High-energy lasers are emerging as cost-effective defensive weapons to counter mass drone attacks, driving intense industry investment and new military contracts.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Ontario agronomists warn of rising waterhemp pressure and emerging Palmer amaranth risk

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are rapidly spreading in Ontario, posing significant challenges for crop management as the 2026 growing season approaches.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Air Tractor acquires Thrush, bringing together major spray plane brands

Air Tractor Holdings acquired Thrush Aircraft, combining the two largest aerial application aircraft manufacturers to ensure long-term sustainability.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Doing more with less - what AAFC needs to do next on R&D

Canadian public agricultural R&D is being cut and consolidated, risking research capacity and stressing the system that supports farmers and food security.
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Pulse School: Balancing P-K-S fertility when margins are tight

"The awesome thing with pulse crops is no nitrogen needs... not having to put any nitrogen on a pulse crop is a great starting point," he says, noting that this allows growers to not only meet PKS requirements but, in some cases, build soil fertility for the rotation.
Agriculture
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How new AI technology is helping detect and prevent wildfires

Wildfire prevention has traditionally relied on blunt tools, such as rigid inspection cycles and emergency power shutoffs. Now a new generation of technology start-ups is pitching a more targeted approach: using artificial intelligence to help utility companies decide what to inspectand where to intervenebefore a spark becomes a blaze. The stakes are rising. In 2025 more than 77,000 wildfires were reported in the U.S.significantly more than the past decade's averageand burned more than five million acres.
Environment
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg on the Weekend: New drone tech, RDAR's focus, and beef prices climb, Feb 14 & 15, 2026

Research adoption, beef market strength, seed and crop-input developments, and new agricultural drone technology are primary focuses within current Canadian agriculture.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Army's new drone competition is really a talent hunt. It's scouting out what makes a top drone pilot.

The Army uses competitions to identify and select specialized drone operators with specific aptitudes instead of broadly training all soldiers to pilot unmanned aircraft.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Pests & Predators, Ep 34: Name the pest and stay focused on thresholds for highest ROI

Unpredictable insect pressure in Prairie lentil crops requires growers to adapt scouting and management strategies based on pest dynamics and economic thresholds.
#agtech
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Agriculture

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2026

The agtech sector is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in crop prices and startup failures, but opportunities for innovation remain.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Agriculture

Upside Robotics is reducing fertilizer use and waste in corn crops | TechCrunch

Upside Robotics uses lightweight, solar-powered autonomous robots and proprietary algorithms to apply precise fertilizer to corn, reducing fertilizer waste using weather and soil data.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2026

The agtech sector is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in crop prices and startup failures, but opportunities for innovation remain.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The Agronomists, Ep 234: Weather-data-driven decisions with Guy Ash and Jonathan Zettler

Sonoa is an AI grain market analyst providing 24/7 assistance for grain marketing decisions.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

TerraScout brings robot agronomic scouting to the farm

It can drive through the field and look at every square inch. We really honed our craft on model performance and detection with rocks, and now we've transitioned that into weeds. The robot uses a boom-mounted camera system to capture detailed imagery across the field. With eight cameras operating at 1 millimetre resolution, TerraScout can generate billions of data points per acre, allowing it to identify specific objects, including individual weeds.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Policy Brief: Agriculture R&D through a critical infrastructure lens

Canada's public agricultural research infrastructure has declined significantly, with reduced AAFC funding shifting away from essential research site operations and maintenance.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Weed pressure before emergence, sulphur by drone, and corn standability, Mar 16, 2026

Early weed pressure reduces crop yield before plant emergence, while drone applications for fertilizer and sulphur on fall-seeded cereals are emerging agricultural practices, alongside concerns about corn standability.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Faster drones a "game-changer" for pesticide application

High-speed, high-payload drones like the DJI T100 can produce more consistent spray swaths, enabling far higher pesticide application rates approaching ground rig productivity.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

ArrowTube plants corn tip down for better early growth and emergence

Precision Planting's ArrowTube system controls seed orientation to land tip-down, reducing delayed emergence by 18% and improving early growth and canopy development.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The truth about innovation in crop protection, with Mike Frank

Crop protection innovation is shifting from new molecules to formulations and mixtures, with off-patent actives dominating the market across 140 countries.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

How early weed pressure affects crop yield before plants even emerge

Crops detect weed presence through light signals before emerging from soil, triggering stress responses that reduce growth and yield before physical competition begins.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Canopii looks to succeed where past indoor farms have not | TechCrunch

Canopii develops autonomous robotic greenhouses that grow produce from seed to harvest without human intervention, using minimal water and space while producing up to 40,000 pounds annually.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Without a coordinated approach, Canada is falling behind on ag tech and drone adoption

Canada requires a coordinated national ag tech innovation and adoption framework plus aligned drone and AI regulations to maintain farm competitiveness and global market access.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Vaderstad expands digital tools for seeding management

You can go onto your cloud account either through the iPad or your desktop computer and pre-plan all your jobs... when your hired man goes into the field he can just pick the job... and then hit start and you can go.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tech firms and AI farming tools playing with the food system', warns thinktank

Tech companies use AI and algorithms with industrial agriculture to control global food systems, pushing farmers toward five profitable crops while undermining locally adapted varieties and food security.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

AgVision HD brings digital clarity to the air cart

AgVision HD uses high-resolution digital cameras and Cat5 cabling to provide scalable, clear implement monitoring for farm equipment like air carts.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Diversifying, winter learning, and variable rate fertilizer planning, Feb 5, 2026

Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio features host Lyndsey Smith with farmers Peggy Brekveld, Jason Kehler, Phil Keddy, Jason Lenz, and agronomist Trevor Herzog.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Don't cut the science that pays the bills

Closing AAFC research stations undermines Canada's agricultural competitiveness by eliminating the only coordinated system for validating crop genetics across diverse agro-ecological zones, despite wheat breeding generating a 32:1 benefit-cost ratio.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The cost of digging out of a soil fertility deficit

Excessive fertilizer rate reductions deplete soil nutrient reserves below critical thresholds, causing rapid yield losses that require costly long-term rebuilding.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Farming Forward: Protecting fertilizer from loss through banding depth

Deep banding nitrogen at least 2.5 inches with good soil coverage reduces losses and improves nutrient-use efficiency compared with shallow banding or broadcasting.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

FMC launches Avireo: a new pre-seed herbicide option for cereal growers for '26

FMC's flagship Avireo herbicide combines Group 14 and Group 27 modes of action for pre-seed use on wheat and barley, offering broad-spectrum broadleaf weed control including resistant kochia and flushing weeds.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

The strongest start: How seedcare innovation is shaping crop protection in Canada

"I've been with Syngenta for 28 years," Ramachandran says, noting that early travels across Canada shaped his passion for seed care. "What really stood out to me is seeing firsthand the passion, the resilience and the impact the growers made." Those experiences, combined with Canada's short growing season, continue to guide his work. "Everything that we have done... is around addressing those challenges, and how do we create solutions that are fit for purpose, for Canadian growers?"
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Bindbridge raises $3.8m to fight herbicide resistance with AI-designed crop protection

Bindbridge, a Cambridge ag-biotech start-up, secured $3.8 million to develop AI-driven herbicides and pest control using molecular glues technology to combat herbicide resistance.
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