Alongside the Colt pistol and the railroad, barbed wire is usually listed as one of the three main factors in how the West was won. Following the Homestead Act of 1862, millions of acres of the western United States were opened up to farming and new settlers needed something to protect their crops from free-roaming …
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China and Brazil in late-May signed an agreement that will allow for the import of Brazilian corn that will be allowed to begin as soon as the country implements certain requirements. Brazil’s local corn growers association Abramilho says it will also require an agreement with China about genetically modified grains before effectively beginning, which China …
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When plant breeders want to give something a specific trait, they typically look to other plants that already perform the desired function. Successful breeding kept wheat stem rust – one of the most destructive grain diseases on the planet – at bay for years but new strains of the fungus are increasingly breaking through. But …
Obscure Grass Containing “Blockbuster” Disease Resistance Could Help Save Wheat Crops Read More »
Oakland, California-based Pyka is one step closer to gaining U.S. regulatory approval for its fully autonomous crop spraying aircraft known as “Pelican.” Pyka has already been flying the fixed-wing aircraft in Latin America, with the Pelican completing the first-ever autonomous aerial application of banana crops in Costa Rica last year. The Pelican crop spraying aircraft …
Pyka’s Autonomous “Pelican” Crop Spraying Aircraft Moves Closer to U.S. Approval Read More »
In agriculture, optimizing crop yield is one thing. Doing so at scale is something else. But, as the global population continues to grow, communities are looking for new ways to expand food production and more people are showing interest in vertical farming. But the big question is can and how will it be done at …
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Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee maintaining “critical levels” at the largest reservoirs in the United States — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — will require large reductions in water deliveries. “A warmer, drier West is what we are seeing today,” she said at a hearing. …
Federal Official Warns of “Day of Reckoning” as Colorado River Water Supply Cuts Read More »
The long-rumored deal for one of America’s most historic ranches is “officially” official – the legendary 6666 Ranch in West Texas has been sold. The more than 266,000-acre property first established in 1870 is now owned by a group led by Hollywood writer Taylor Sheridan, who is probably best known for the hit television series …
It’s Official… Legendary “6666 Ranch” has New Hollywood Owners Read More »
Bats don’t get the same “buzz” as bees when it comes to nature’s pollinators, but they play a bigger role in agriculture than many might realize. And not only do they pollinate crops, they eat copious amounts of crop-killing insects. The population of this critical species is at risk though, with a deadly fungus known …
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“Per Plant Intelligence” is about having an understanding of every plant in the field. Where they are at in the growing cycle, what inputs they need, and how to best optimize their yield. “Per Plant Action” is the ability to take action at that same level of detail across an entire farm. A NEW ag …
Small Farming Robots That are Making a Big Difference! Read More »
Big meat and food conglomerates are gobbling up producers of meat alternatives according to the latest industry reports. Meat companies such as JBS and Cargill have invested heavily in plant-based proteins and laboratory-grown meats in recent years and bought out several smaller companies. Other companies investing heavily in the space also include Kellog’s, Conagra, Tyson …
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