As the farming industry continues to evolve, it’s important to stay on top of the latest and greatest products to help farmers improve their operations. That’s why we’re excited to announce the winners of World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products Competition for 2023. These innovative products are sure to change the way we farm for the better, so congratulations to them. Here they are:
BeeHome™ with Beewise
Seamlessly detect and address threats to honeybee colonies in real-time.
Attention beekeepers and agriculture enthusiasts, a new technology on the scene is poised to revolutionize the way we protect and maintain honeybee colonies. The BeeHome™ system, developed by Beewise, is a robotic device that can seamlessly and automatically detect threats to honeybee colonies, such as pesticides or the presence of parasites. The system then responds by addressing the threat in real-time, right in the field. One of the major benefits of the BeeHome™ is that it requires no human intervention, making it a round-the-clock surveillance and treatment solution. It also compatible with existing beekeeping practices and infrastructure. According to Beewise, the use of BeeHome™ can reduce colony collapse by as much as 80% and slash operational costs by as much as 90%.
Exhibit Space:Â Corteva Agriscience Center 3510, 3511, 3610, 3611
Bluewhite Pathfinder
Transform any tractor into a fully autonomous fleet with high precision and efficiency.
Farmers and agricultural technology enthusiasts, get ready to see your equipment in a whole new light with Pathfinder, developed by Bluewhite. This groundbreaking technology transforms any brand of existing orchard or vineyard tractor into a fully autonomous fleet, capable of executing a variety of tasks, including spraying, applying herbicide, discing, mowing, and harvesting with high precision and efficiency. What sets Pathfinder apart is its unique fusion of multiple sensors including LIDAR, cameras, and GNSS, which enables safe navigation in any crop and application, without relying on GPS or cellular connection, which can be inconsistent or unavailable in certain operating conditions. Whether you’re looking to modernize your equipment or boost productivity and efficiency on your farm, be sure to check out Bluewhite’s exhibit to learn more about Pathfinder and its game-changing capabilities.
Exhibit Space:Â R37, R39
Burro With Bitwise
AI-powered crop scouting technology for accurate yield prediction.
Are you looking for a way to more accurately evaluate your crops? Look no further than Bitwise Agronomy Crop Scouting, the cutting-edge AI technology that allows you to see your crops “like humans” – but better. With Bitwise, crop scouting is more accurate, consistent, and analyzed at superhuman speeds. This technology can detect different phenological stages of the crop, as well as measure and count fruit volume (bunches or berries) to provide actionable insights and information to predict yield estimates for crops throughout the growing season. When operated on-board Burro as a “digital implement,” Bitwise Agronomy Crop Scouting works seamlessly with Burro’s in-field autonomy for automatic real-time crop scouting. Be sure to check out Bitwise Agronomy at their exhibit to learn more about this innovative technology that helps farmers make data-driven decisions.
Exhibit Space:Â P36
Farmrise – Vulcan
Innovative three-point hitch implement for precise weed removal and increased crop yield.
Meet Vulcan, the innovative and efficient three-point hitch implement from Titan. This cutting-edge technology combines ultra-precise weed removal capabilities with best-in-the-industry reliability, ease of operation, and adaptability to any field conditions. With the ability to work on more than 15 different crop types (with new crop types continuously added via software updates) and designed to be easily maintained and repaired, Vulcan is a game-changer for farmers looking to streamline their operations and improve crop yield. Whether you’re looking to tackle weeds on your farm, or improve your crop yields and maintain an efficient operation, be sure to check out Vulcan at their exhibit to learn more about this cutting-edge implement that is designed to help farmers like you.
Exhibit Space:Â H12
Guss Automation
Cutting-edge autonomous herbicide sprayer for precise, efficient and cost-effective weed control.
GUSS herbicide sprayer by GUSS Automation is a game-changer in the world of orchard management and has been! Its cutting-edge autonomous technology, which includes multiple precision sensors, allows for highly targeted and efficient weed control. This not only helps to reduce the amount of chemicals used and minimize costs, but it also promotes a safer working environment for employees. The company, based in Kingsburg, California, has done an outstanding job in developing this technology that is both environmentally friendly and effective.
Exhibit Space:Â Ride & Drive 5
Mantis Ag Smart Sprayer
Advanced visual recognition technology for precise crop protection, product application and more.
The Mantis Smart Sprayer is another true technological marvel for specialty crop management. The advanced visual recognition technology ensures precise application of crop protection products to targeted plants, resulting in reduced off-target or excessive spraying of non-planted areas. This leads to significant economic and environmental gains, as well as improved product performance. The Smart Sprayer is not only highly innovative but also environmentally sustainable alternative. Reliable and field-proven automation further allows for better management of crops, compliance requirements, and production logistics.
Exhibit Space:Â M4
Haytech Quanturi
Revolutionary solution for hay production, boosting profitability through 24/7 global monitoring of storage sites.
HAYTECH is a revolutionary solution for the hay production industry, designed to boost profitability. The system offers global and ultra-precise monitoring of storage sites, 24/7, regardless of the size of haystacks. The pack includes durable wireless probes, a base station, visualization services, and alerts, making it easy to use. HAYTECH is an essential tool for hay producers looking to optimize production and stay on top of their storage conditions.
Exhibit Space:Â Farm Credit Dairy Center 6403
RainBird
Smart irrigation: save water and energy, reduce chemical consumption and deliver water only where needed.
The Rain Bird S5 Pressure Compensating Heavywall Dripline is simply amazing for smart irrigation. Not only does it save water and energy, but it also reduces chemical consumption. The “Smart Spacing” feature is a game changer. It enables me to specify repeating patterns of variable spacing between emitters, delivering water only where it’s needed, to the plants and not the areas between. The Dripline’s proven Agricultural GritX™ self-Flushing emitter is outstanding and has precise and accurate flow rates. I would highly recommend this product to any grower looking to optimize their irrigation and save resources.
Exhibit Space:Â I35
Sutton Ag
Simplify seed calibration, tracking productivity and provide real-time fault detection.
The Seed Spider system has recently introduced the Digital Controller Mobile App, an innovative solution for simplifying calibration process, storing seeding history, calibrating metering units, tracking productivity and area planted, providing real-time fault detection and comparing current and historical seeding information. The online platform also enables to view area planted on Google Maps and other important data like time, total seed weight dispensed, distance seeded, and seeding speed. The Digital Controller app replaces the physical controller on existing Seed Spider seeders and is a standard feature on all new seeders.
Exhibit Space:Â T31
Tevel
Robotic fruit harvesting system with advanced AI and computer vision algorithms for real-time data collection and improved efficiency.
And lastly, I am beyond excited to present Tevel’s new robotic fruit harvesting system! Integrating eight Flying Autonomous Robots™ on a platform harvester made by the local S&S Metal Fabrication, this system is designed to work in different environments of modern 2D rows – whether in high-density fruit walls or V-trellis and is adaptable to different tree heights and row widths. The Flying Autonomous Robots™, powered by advanced AI and computer vision algorithms, continuously collect data on every piece of fruit picked, providing real-time harvesting data to the grower, this is truly innovative. The robots have already successfully picked apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and pears in the United States, Europe, and Israel. I can’t wait to see this system in action at the 2023 World Ag Expo®. This is definitely a company to watch out for in the future of AgTech.
Exhibit Space: P10, U34, U36, U38