Beyond the Barcode: Why RFID is the Backbone of the Future Food Chain
In food logistics, RFID isn't a "nice-to-have," it's becoming non-negotiable because food safety should be non-negotiable, too.
RFS 2.0: New Biofuel Rules and the Road Ahead for Refiners, Farmers and Ethanol Producers
Soybean and corn farmers could see the most encouraging outcome, experiencing a positive price catalyst. Soybean oil (biodiesel feedstock) prices surged on the news of the proposed rule, and corn ethanol programs historically raised corn prices by 12-30%, benefitting farmers
Tractor Performance Data Sets? Keys to Achieving Max Power Utilization
Maria Zepeda shares tractor performance evaluations from the field through the John Deere Operations Center to help farmers understand their tractors' engine power utilization and why "more horsepower" isn't always the answer.
10 Tips for Securing Funding for AgriTech Startups
AgriTech occupies a unique niche in the startup landscape - one that requires external funds sooner than many founders anticipate. By blending traditional funding routes with new fintech tools, founders can move from prototype to pilot without losing momentum or ownership.
History of Plant Breeding Software
We're working on AI models for outlier detection, phenotype prediction, and integrating environmental data like weather or soil conditions. It's still early days, but the potential is huge. We believe AI should assist breeders, not replace them.
How Tomorrow's Farms Depend on 3PL to Feed the Future
While high demands, costs and disruptions affect all industries, agriculture faces some unique challenges. Much of its shipping must use refrigerated containers, and farms require fast turnaround times to prevent spoilage, especially as food waste becomes a bigger issue.
Revolutionizing Cotton Farming in Greece with Stark Flight Agriculture Drones
In Greece, cotton farming is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of Stark Flight Agriculture drones, leading to unprecedented efficiency and improved crop yields, impacting sustainable agriculture positively.
Arugga Shipping First Plant Lowering Robots in Europe
Addressed to lower cucumbers and tomato plants, the robot achieves 300 plants per hour and two units cover one hectare, ensuring uniform growth with precise, gentle lowering adjustments.
The Hidden Cost of Owning it All
Why forward-thinking agribusinesses are shifting from building everything in-house to partnering through Managed Services.
Beewise, Inc. Raises $50 Million in Series D Financing to Accelerate Innovation and Expansion
The new capital brings the company's total raised to nearly $170 million and will accelerate Beewise's technological innovation, market expansion, and research-all in service of its mission to save bees in order to secure the global food supply.
How AI Can Reduce Strain From Labor Shortages in the Agricultural Industry
Why does the labor gap exist? Farm work is seasonal, physically taxing and geographically isolated. Visa caps tighten the supply of migrant labor, and younger rural residents often chase steadier indoor jobs. Wages continue to climb, but not fast enough to outweigh the grind
Phoenix Contact Celebrates 100 Years with Sustainability Initiatives - an end-to-end "Precision Agriculture" solution prototype aimed at transforming hydroponic farming in Egypt
In collaboration with HITS Solutions, Phoenix Contact has advanced hydroponic agriculture by combining IoT with precision automation. The system automates irrigation and fertigation based on real-time sensor inputs, setting a new benchmark for sustainable agriculture.
More Farmers Are Adopting John Deere's See & Spray, Here's Why
First introduced in 2018 by John Deere and Blue River technology, See & Spray uses cameras, processors and a boom to apply non-residual herbicides to weeds with pinpoint accuracy within corn, soybean and cotton fields.
They Feed the World -- Now It's Time to Help Farmers Prosper
Backed by real-world data, regenerative agriculture is proving that farmers can restore the land, reduce costs, and increase profits - at a moment when support matters most.
FIRA USA 2025: Where Growers and Ag Robotics Innovators Lead the Future of Farming
FIRA USA 2025 will showcase a range of autonomous solutions addressing today's critical labor shortages and profitability challenges-from commercially available equipment already operating in fields to innovative prototypes nearing market readiness.
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