Despite mechanical challenges with seed placement early in the trial season, our robotic lettuce thinning and weeding equipment demonstrated exceptional precision in plant spacing and weed management operations. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension's ongoing evaluation, funded by the Arizona Iceberg Lettuce Council, continues to generate valuable data that will help Yuma-region growers make informed adoption decisions.

Preliminary results from this trial will be presented at the Southwest Agricultural Summit on February 18–20. Join us in the Precision Weeding Technology session to learn key performance metrics, operational insights, and recommendations for integrating robotic weed and thinning technology into your operation. Growers, pest control advisors, and industry stakeholders are welcome to attend.