Ken Ferrie: Technology Is How We’ll Survive Tight Margins

Ken Ferrie: Technology Is How We’ll Survive Tight Margins

While the current ag economy is resulting in challenging times, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says it is an exciting time as well—because there is a flood of new technology from planting to harvest.

“Learning how to implement this technology is how we will survive tight margins,” Ferrie says.

Ferrie is a keynote and breakout presenter at the upcoming Farm Journal AgTech Expo Dec. 11 to 13 in Indianapolis.

“This event will help farmers pick the right technology and also how to implement the technology to improve their bottom line. Every farm is unique, and AgTech Expo is all about helping farmers find the right technology for their farm,” he says. “Specifically, my presentations will help farmers have a solid foundation in the base agronomy that needs to be right for every system and then show how to use technology in their system.”

Ferrie says the two-tracks of breakout sessions are a perfect fit whether attendees are already techy or just getting started in adopting technology.

“This event will help farmers be agronomically, economically and environmentally sound across their farm,” Ferrie says.

Register Now.

Click here for the full agenda.

 

 

Latest News

Vestaron and Simplot Announce Distribution Agreement
Vestaron and Simplot Announce Distribution Agreement

The distribution agreement focuses on Vestaron’s Spear Lep insecticide, which is a peptide-based control method meant to provide growers with a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemicals.

The Scoop Podcast: How To Gear Up For Carbon And Sustainability Programs
The Scoop Podcast: How To Gear Up For Carbon And Sustainability Programs

Tim Hushon, sustainability and technology director at The Mill, details how sustainability factors into their ag retail business and how to partner with farmers on the technology adoption required.

Two Crop Protection Partners Divest Postharvest Solutions Company
Two Crop Protection Partners Divest Postharvest Solutions Company

Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences have announced Pace International will become part of AgroFresh Solutions.

The Untold Farmer Stories Of Ukraine: Q&A With Howard Buffett
The Untold Farmer Stories Of Ukraine: Q&A With Howard Buffett

Farmer and philanthropist Howard Buffett held a fireside chat during the 2024 Top Producer Summit to share his experiences visiting the front line of Ukraine over the past two years.

Get the Facts Straight on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Get the Facts Straight on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Now that the mystery illness impacting some dairy herds has been revealed as the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that has been impacting the U.S. poultry flock, pork producers are asking questions.

From Farm to Fire: First Soybased Fire Suppressant Hits the Market
From Farm to Fire: First Soybased Fire Suppressant Hits the Market

Since the 1950s, fire departments across the country have used products containing dangerous PFAS to put out fires. But the United Soybean Board has announced a greener alternative made from soybean meal.