NVIDIA invests in AI-powered weed zapping ag-tech startup Carbon Robotics Seattle ag-tech startup Carbon Robotics has a new investment from NVentures, the venture capital arm of NVIDIA, to fuel the… Read More
Former 98point6 CEO goes from telemedicine to fried chicken — with recipe to fight climate change Before co-founding Seattle telehealth startup 98point6 back in 2015, Robbie Cape was weighing whether to use his tech know-how to… Read More
Ag-tech’s heavy lifting: Rock-picking startup among those seeing demand for automation on the farm PITTSBURGH — The rocks are as dumb as ever, but the people behind TerraClear are getting smarter every day as the… Read More
Seattle VC says this startup is the ‘fastest growing company I’ve seen’ in 23 years of investing Weeds may be a fast-growing headache for farmers, but a startup building machinery powered by artificial intelligence to zap them… Read More
TerraClear raises $25M for its rock-picking farm tech as it sees fully autonomous version on horizon New funding: TerraClear, the ag tech startup that’s using artificial intelligence and robotics to help farmers deal with costly and… Read More
Climate solution or corporate greenwashing? Tech taps farmers to help offset carbon footprint Five years ago, David Gruenbaum abandoned dairy farming and a conventional method of growing vegetables that relied on tilling large… Read More
Why these successful software founders are planting seeds for ag tech ventures Farmers typically consult the calendar and the weather forecast to figure out when to plant their crops, but figuring out… Read More
After 737 MAX debacle, former Boeing CEO makes a comeback at Monarch self-driving tractor venture It’s been almost a year since Boeing fired CEO Dennis Muilenburg over his handling of the 737 MAX crisis, but… Read More
Insect farming startup raises $9.3M, builds North America’s largest mealworm facility east of Seattle Beta Hatch is planning to grow more than insects east of Seattle in Cashmere, Wash. The 5-year-old startup is growing… Read More
How tech-savvy farmers are harnessing big data to tend the fields of the future In the old days, farmers kept track of their crops’ vital stats in logbooks and on whiteboards — but in… Read More
Revolution Agriculture reimagines the food supply chain with urban ‘farmlets’ in backyards The vulnerabilities of a long food supply chain have been laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic as people across the… Read More
Infarm plants its blend of vertical farming and cloud computing in QFC grocery stores KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Seattle area offers a rich smorgasbord of geeky tech-as-a-service offerings — ranging from software as a… Read More
A solar-charged electric robot built in Seattle packs a unique and powerful punch for life on the farm In a chilly, no-frills warehouse space just south of downtown Seattle, a small startup is at work, like many, on… Read More
Jeff Bezos-backed vertical agriculture startup Plenty ‘hibernates’ plans for Seattle farm Plenty is rethinking its growth strategy. The indoor agriculture startup backed by high-profile tech executives — including Amazon CEO Jeff… Read More
Seattle insect farmers Beta Hatch win $135K conference prize as they look to move and scale Beta Hatch, the insect-growing startup that is looking to move away from the Seattle area and scale its business near… Read More
Apple-picking robots gear up for U.S. debut in Washington state Next fall, as you browse the produce section at your local grocery store, pay close attention to the apples. You… Read More
More cash crops up for TerraClear as startup raises $6.1M in bid to change farming with advanced tech TerraClear’s bid to upend the farming industry by using advanced technology to help farmers clear rocks from fields is producing… Read More
A beer with a farmer sparks Lonely Produce, a new marketplace that connects farmers to restaurants Farm-to-table dining is a powerful movement. But it’s a challenge for local produce growers to get their spinach and peaches… Read More
Forget software bugs, this startup is focused on insects that could change the agriculture industry Some of the most intriguing farming in Washington is taking place not among the valleys or rolling hills of the… Read More
Ganaz raises $2.1M to grow app connecting farmers with seasonal workers For over a year, Hannah Freeman has dedicated her life to solving a big pain point for farmers and workers:… Read More
Share.Farm wants a virtual version of farmers markets running year-round through an app As most entrepreneurs will agree, launching a new business takes a ridiculous amount of hard work and determination. For Share.Farm… Read More
This really rocks: TerraClear shows off working design for its rock-picking robot for farmers In the heart of one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, technology entrepreneur Brent Frei came to… Read More
Farm data analytics startup Growers raises $5M, creates second headquarters in Seattle Growers is growing. The Raleigh, N.C.-based farm data analytics startup today announced a $5 million Series A investment round and… Read More
A robot for rock-picking: Smartsheet founder’s ‘next big thing’ aims to solve a weighty issue in farming Smartsheet founder Brent Frei is looking to seed and nurture another tech company, with the hope of someday seeing it… Read More
Eww! Yay! Investors back Beta Hatch’s effort to grow mealworms for animal feed Thar’s money in them thar mealworms! At least that’s what Cavallo Ventures is counting on. The venture capital arm of… Read More
Ganaz uses technology to connect farmers with workers amid uncertainty in the agriculture industry Hannah Freeman and Sri Artham believe the current system farmers use to get labor is broken, expensive, and fertile ground… Read More
Bill Gates invests in veggie burger that ‘bleeds’ like beef to feed the masses and save the planet Bill Gates became the world’s richest man by tackling seemingly impossible problems — so it should come as no surprise… Read More
Agriculture 3.0: How researchers are harvesting the power of robots and drones to reboot farming If agriculture conjures images in your mind of a farmer sweating atop an old tractor or rusty sprinklers watering crops,… Read More
How robots are taking over the milking parlor, and why that’s good for cows and farmers OAKVILLE, Wash. – The Austin family’s cows seem a lot more contented since the robots took over the milking. It’s the humans,… Read More
Investor Ali Partovi described as the ‘polar opposite’ of Warren Buffett when it comes to diet Despite what people think, organic food can be cheaper and more profitable to grow than their chemically produced counterparts. That… Read More
