A dismal production year and a surge in demand has the world on the verge of a maple syrup crisis. Luckily for pancake lovers everywhere, some smart folks up in Canada thought it was a good idea to have a backup plan in place for just this sort of situation. The Federation of Quebec Maple …
Agtech startup Fieldin, a smart farm operations management company, recently scooped up Midnight Robotics, which specializes in ain autonomous driving technology for agricultural applications. The tie-up will create what the companies say is a “first-of-its-kind combination of a sensor-based operational farming platform with autonomous driving technologies to empower growers in the day-to-day management of their …
Midnight Robotics Brings Autonomous Tractor Tech to Smart Farm Management Firm Fieldin Read More »
It has long been a misconception — by those in the general public — that all corn growing in a field is the same. This confusion is generally fueled by the mixed messages consumers have received about the corn ethanol industry’s feedstock of choice. Despite what strong opinions some have, the truth is, there are …
Do You Know The Different Types Of Corn Grown In The U.S.? Read More »
Currently, 36% of global crop yield is consumed as animal feed and nearly 70% of all arable land is used for animal agriculture. The trouble is, the livestock industry is now being targeted in the media as doing major damage to our planet. This is further opening the door to meat and protein alternatives. Whether …
The USDA is estimating that average farm labor costs have risen +6% since last year. The all-hired worker annual average gross wage rate during 2021 was $16.38 per hour, versus $15.49 in 2020 and $14.91 in 2019. At the same time, the total number of workers declined by -3.6%, with USDA estimating an average of …
