A Roadmap to Better Decision Making

As much as 25% of the world’s grain production is lost annually in the post-harvest supply chain due to spoilage and mycotoxin contamination. This is not only a massive financial loss for farmers but also a challenge for businesses and global governments who are now more than ever looking to improve food security. A company called "NanoGuard" has created a ...
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New Zealand-based agtech company Vence is ramping up the roll-out of its virtual fencing system, armed with a $12 million cash injection from its latest funding round. The company utilizes hi-tech ear tags, collars, and other technology to control the movement of grazing livestock, while also keeping tabs on the well-being of the animals. And it's all done via an ...
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Indiana farmer and well-known “Ag-vocate” Brian Scott, who does a lot of work with trying to bring the farmer and consumers together on topics of debate, once shared his collection of the most Game-Changing people in agriculture. Reading and reviewing the list makes me wonder what and who comes next? Will have something to do with water, seed, soil, livestock, ...
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Tomorrow will mark the 159th anniversary of the United States Department of Agriculture, which President Abraham Lincoln called "the people's department." Lincoln signed the bill to establish the independent agency on May 15, 1862, with a stated mission to "acquire and to diffuse among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected to agriculture."At the time, the ...
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There have only been four times in the history of the drought monitor that we have seen more than 40% U.S. drought coverage as we come into early May, The current U.S. drought coverage is 46.6% of the lower 48 states in drought! The Southwest seems to be the worst affected and water shortages are brewing... in fact, the region may ...
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Agricultural supply chains are very complex and have long suffered from a lack of transparency and trust between participants. In a trading environment like grain where margins are razor-thin, this roadblock not only slows things down but can cost farmers real income where it matters most. A company called "AgriDigital" is now leveraging blockchain technology to create digital trust across the ...
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As labor costs continue rising for the shrinking pool of U.S. farm workers, automation looks like an increasingly attractive option to many producers. Raven Autonomy has a grain cart system designed to help automate the harvest. Its AutoCart allows producers to control a driverless tractor and grain cart from the cab of a combine. In other words, three machines can ...
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One of America's most legendary ranches might have new owners with deep ties to Hollywood. The 6666 Ranch, aka Four Sixes, in West Texas is reportedly under contract to a group led by screenwriter and producer Taylor Sheridan, creator of the Western drama "Yellowstone." The ranches, which span several Texas counties for a total of around 266,255 acres, were first ...
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For the past eight years, the American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit have teamed up for the national Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The annual competition showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Launched in 2015 as the first national competition focused exclusively on rural entrepreneurs, the Innovation Challenge strives ...
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The Van Trump Family is looking for a few of the best and brightest to join our fantastic Team! If you know of any good people looking to make a change or wanting an opportunity to grow send them our direction for a conversation. Our mission is simple... assemble a team of individuals that can help provide a creative bridge ...
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