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Exploring the Latest Tech Aimed at Helping Pollinators
The Value of Pollinators to Commercial Farmers It is no secret, pollinators are essential to the health and well-being of our planet, playing a vital role in our ecosystems and...
Is Climate Change Impacting the Growth of Commercial Agriculture?
Is Climate Change Really Slowing Us Down? By now, most of us accept the reality of climate change and its direct effects on society, but a recent report suggests that...
Is Commercial Agriculture Experiencing Another Tech Revolution?
Has Commercial Agriculture Entered Its Next Tech Revolution? Just a few decades ago, the phrase tech revolution often felt like one that should be associated with the latest sci-fi film....
Could a New Honey Bee Vaccine Protect Our Vital Pollinators?
Could a New Honey Bee Vaccine Protect Our Vital Pollinators? Bees – The Voice of Our Fields You may have noticed that the topic of bees is one that’s frequently...
Preparing for the 2023 Commercial Agriculture Growing Season
The Early Bird Gets the…Best Yield? Last month, we discussed several trends that we expect to take place within the commercial agriculture industry during the coming year. This month, we’re...
Commercial Agriculture Predictions and Trends for 2023: A Look at the Year Ahead
Out with the Old – In with the New For most of us, this time of year consists of decompressing after spending time with the family and deciding which resolutions...
Solving the Farming Industry’s Information Overload Problem
Big Data’s Big Problem Over 500,000 data points are generated each day by the average farm and according to Business Insider’s research, this number is expected to double itself by...
Ants in Commercial Agriculture – Allies, Enemies, or a Little of Both?
Ants – A Farmer’s Secret Weapon or Achilles’ Heel? For most of us, the sight of these curious six-legged creatures typically means that you’ve left some sweet treats on the...
How Real-Time Pest Monitoring Can Protect Your Apple Harvest from Codling Moths
The Apple Industry — In a Nutshell Next to grapes, apples are reported to be the second leading fruit in the US based on production volume and are the number...
How Autonomous Pest Monitoring Technology Can Help European Farmers Manage Upcoming Pesticide Reduction Regulations & Increase Sustainability
Understanding Europe’s Farm to Fork Strategy At the core of the European Union’s efforts to become the first climate-neutral continent through the European Green Deal resides their Farm to Fork...
Dr. Eamonn Keogh, Co-Founder of FarmSense and Distinguished Professor, is Awarded the 2022 ACM SIGKDD Test of Time Award for His Important Impact in Data Mining
Original Press Release – August 17th, 2022 Award-Winning Paper Provides Framework for FarmSense’ Comprehensive Insect Database; Hosting the Most Digitized Insect Information in the World RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —...
The Truth About the Birds and the Bees: Exploring the Pollinator Crisis
Has the Media Blown the Pollinator Crisis Out of Proportion? It’s commonplace these days to find stories surrounding the global pollinator crisis sprinkled into the news these days. From Bloomberg...
Check Out FarmSense’s Mention in Popular Science
Popular Science’s Sara Kiley Watson recently published an excellent piece surrounding the EU’s plan for curbing pesticide use. In the article, several industry experts weighed in, including our own Leslie...
How AI Driven Pest Monitoring Can Benefit Organic Farmers
Farming in Expert Mode Organic farming, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], requires farmers to grow and process crops using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides (source). As...
FarmSense Interview with MyAgLife’s Taylor Chalstrom
FarmSense’s Eamonn Keogh recently spoke with Taylor Chalstrom at MyAgLife about the technology behind the FlightSensor. Interview begins at the 9:10 mark. Episode 367 | June 30, 2022 | Tech...
FarmSense Launches FlightSensor™, A Real-Time Pest Monitoring System for Commercial Farmers to Efficiently Manage Pests and Optimize Crop Yield
Original Press Release – June 14th, 2022 Award-Winning Agtech Startup Uses AI and Machine Learning Algorithms to Transform Pest Management and Create Tools that Support Improved, Sustainable Farming Methods. RIVERSIDE,...
Why Farmers Should Reconsider Pesticide Use – The Value of Pest Monitoring for Sustainability
Before You Grab Your Torch and Pitchfork… Don’t get too carried away by the title of this article. Remember, we said reconsider, not eliminate completely, the use of pesticides by...
What Will Pest Management Look Like in the Future?
A Practice That Evolves as Much as Pests Themselves Most farmers would probably agree that pest monitoring and management is an ever-evolving practice that requires undivided attention to both your...
A Journey into the History of Agricultural Pest Management
A Tale as Old as Time It is believed that the first insect dates back around 385 million years ago based on fossil findings of a wingless creature. To put...
Understanding Integrated Pest Management
Pest Control with Sustainability in Mind Whether you are cultivating a small, backyard garden at home or you’re managing several acres on a large-scale commercial agricultural operation, you’re probably familiar...
Protecting Our Pollinators – Helping Nature Help Us
All the Buzz You have finally decided to take some time to yourself and relax a bit in nature. You decide that a hike and picnic are exactly what you...
(Part IV) The Enchanting Region Between Seed and Shelf – An Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture and Biosequestration – A Multi-Part Series
Part IV – Water, Water, Everywhere Continuing from Parts I, II, and III of our series…You’ve made it to the fourth and final installment of our series on regenerative agriculture....
(Part III) The Enchanting Region Between Seed and Shelf – An Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture and Biosequestration – A Multi-Part Series
Part III – Regenerative Agriculture – A Set It and Forget It Approach Continuing from Part I and Part II of our regenerative agriculture series…Here you are, seasoned to the...
(Part II) The Enchanting Region Between Seed and Shelf – An Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture and Biosequestration
Part II – Regenerative Agriculture – From Useless…. Remember our shoe example from Part I of our regenerative agriculture series? Let’s continue with that….There you are, with a new pair...
(Part I) The Enchanting Region Between Seed and Shelf – An Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture and Biosequestration
Part I – Regenerative Agriculture – From the Shoes on Your Feet… For the majority of us, our days begin with a morning routine that likely includes brushing your teeth...
Improving the Efficiency of Your Pesticides
Carbamates and Pyrethroids and Organophosphates, Oh My! For most, these names probably sound like some obscure chemical nomenclature, but for commercial farmers, these are easily recognized as vital components to...
Dr. Eamonn Keogh, Co-Founder of Farmsense and Distinguished Professor, Recognized for Prestigious IEEE Data Mining Award in Computational Entomology
Dr. Keogh Receives Highest Recognition for Research Achievements in Data Mining; Contributions are Key to Protecting Natural & Commercial Resources Further Underscoring Expertise of Farmsense’ Executive Leadership RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec....
FarmSense Wins $2.2 Million in SBIR Funding for Development of Biosecurity Measures Against Native and Invasive Pests
Award-Winning Pest Management Startup Says Real time Classification and Monitoring Are Key to Protecting Natural & Commercial Resources in Vulnerable Communities RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FarmSense, the award-winning agtech startup...
Beneficial Bugs to be Thankful For
Insects…The Good, The Bad, The Ugly For most, the word “insect” is considered synonymous with “pest”, but if we explore the entire insect ecosystem, we quickly recognize that there’s more...
Protecting Your Apples and Almonds
Protecting Your Apples and Almonds Apple and Almond crops are more than just staple food items. For many, they’re a way of life and a livelihood. With most apple and...
Tech That Helps Save The Bees
Everyone wants to help save the bees… …but without some form of pest management farmers may lose crop yield. Is there a better way? It’s no secret that bees are...
FarmSense Named to Top 100 in Entrepreneurship World Cup
Agtech Startup’s Digital Sensor Wins Acclaim for its Revolutionary Insect Surveillance Sensor & Classification Algorithm FarmSense is proud to announce its place in the 2020 Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Top...
FarmSense Revolutionizes Pest Control With Next-Generation Insect Monitoring for Farmers
AgTech Startup Announces New Digital Sensor To Disrupt The Farming Industry With Features Like Remote Field Monitoring And Real-Time Insect Classification See the original release on PR Newswire. RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug....