As Food Cost Rise, the Need for Innovation is Acute

As Food Cost Rise, the Need for Innovation is Acute

Inflation is everywhere, and the increase in food prices is apparent “across the board,” as Miguel Patricio, chief executive of Kraft Heinz, told the BBC in the fall, adding that the rising cost of basic ingredients such as cereals and oils has led the company to up... Read more
Robotics & Automation on the Farm

Robotics & Automation on the Farm

For years farmers, entrepreneurs and investors have discussed and debated the future of the farm, and in particular, the role robotics and automation can and will play in today’s farm and that of the future.  However, today, lack of affordable and available... Read more
Farm Profitability and Tech Adoption

Farm Profitability and Tech Adoption

Profitability is a frequent topic of conversation and a frequent challenge for farmers and growers, influenced by numerousfactors. Some of these factors, climate / weather, trade policy, and government subsidies are outside the immediate control of farmers &... Read more
Labor Shortage in Agriculture

Labor Shortage in Agriculture

Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from specialty growers to food processors.  With the number of new farm workers dropping 75% from... Read more
The Farm Labor Crisis

The Farm Labor Crisis

Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from specialty growers to food processors.  With the number of new farm workers dropping 75% from... Read more