Technology - General
“We are excited to expand our collaboration with Lamberti,” said Eric Ward, co-CEO of AgBiome.
Steven Valencsin says access to flexible capital is critically important to farmers who finance more than 57% of all inputs and have seen interest rates go up 3.50% in the past 12 months.
“AgLaunch365 is like no other accelerator experience because early in the process we bring in farmers to help review, select, trial and invest in new technologies that offer real solutions,” said Margaret Oldham.
With all the talk about artificial intelligence, there’s a new debate: is AI actually real or just a combination of Siri and other search databases? John Phipps addresses a U.S. Farm Report viewer’s skepticism.
CRISPR results are identical to results of conventional breeding, and it’s nearly impossible to differentiate from conventional vs CRISPR. The breeding tool is also having an impact on the apprehension of GMOs.
Founded in 2002, the company says its work is at the intersection of food science, data science and plant science.
“We are working to democratize geospatial insights for farming everywhere,” says CEO Pieter Fossel.
“We’re merging our family of brands to streamline our offerings, and ultimately, demonstrate a consistent company fabric across all the industries we touch,” said Huma CEO Lyndon Smith in the company’s announcement.
Sideliners. Cautious Pragmatists. Finish-Liners. Journeyers. The four segments of digital adopters. Which one are you, and how do you move forward on your digital journey?
Leading ag retailers empower teams, enhance experiences, and exceed expectations with digital enablement solutions
The Trimble Technology Labs will open during Autumn Semester 2023 and will provide students with access to Trimble technology solutions used by professionals in the agriculture, construction and geospatial industries.
Dow Inc. and New Energy Blue have announced a long-term supply agreement to produce bio-based ethylene from renewable ag residues, specifically corn stover.
The agency recently launched a new initiative called Acres. Scientists plan for the data gathered through the program to help farmers with all kinds of decisions, from water use to what crops to plant and when.
The ONE SMART SPRAY integration is an important solution that will fast track the further enhancement of CNH Industrial’s precision and automated spraying capabilities.
Farmers and crop consultants will be able to select a soil type, crop type, geographic region, and soil test extractant on the FRST website to receive unbiased soil test recommendations.
Today, the company has announced a partnership with Mertec, an Iowa-based breeder and developer of soybean germplasm for the seed trade.
“I think the agriculture industry has the potential to become more efficient and deliver better outcomes to farms through basic LLMs—not even considering what potential breakthroughs will come,” said Shane Thomas.
Matt Carstens says, “This is solely about the farmer, giving power back to the farmer, and that’s the role of the co-op.”
The company announced its newest herbicide brand–Bexoveld, a third-generation 6-Arylpicolinate herbicide, which provides broadleaf weed control in cereals.
“It’s clear the technology is here,” says Jason Weirich vice president of Agri Services at MFA Inc. “And it’s really up to us to figure out how this fits into our business and how we serve farmers.”
Automakers, including Ford, recently announced they are planning to remove AM radio from their lineups. Joe Gill, National Association of Farm Broadcasters president, says this move poses a threat to public safety.
“Together with our GROW Solutions Center, our technical agronomy expertise and direct ship opportunities, Landus can serve farmers across the greater Midwest,” said Matt Carstens, president and CEO of Landus.
High winds and dust proved to be a deadly combination last week on I-55 in Illinois. Proponents of no-till and cover crops say this tragedy could have been averted. John Phipps provides his perspective.
As of May 2022, there were 5,465 satellites orbiting earth, with 3,433 of those under U.S. ownership. NASA and Congress are looking to tap into those U.S. satellites to help producers make more informed crop decisions.
The second annual Western Growers Specialty Crop Automation Report reveals a 25% increase in average year-over-year agtech investment.
According to Helena, poor water quality can lead to antagonisms, active ingredient decomposition and/or formulation incompatibilities, which can reduce efficacy up to 50%.
Modern, high-tech planters can produce “picket fence” stands of corn with seedlings so uniform they look like they’ve been photocopied. But does precise planting pay?
In a 2022 survey, the NAAA found 22% of manned aerial operators reported they or a pilot flying for them encountered a drone during a flight.
DropFlight is being offered exclusively to NAAA members for a one-time cost of $799 for unlimited use of the app.
When soybean seed sits in the ground for weeks, unable to germinate, the risk for Sudden Death Syndrome to develop trends higher. Yield losses upwards of 80% are documented.