One of the keynote speakers at the 2016 InfoAg Conference was Jack Uldrich, the acclaimed global futurist, speaker, and best-selling author. He spoke to conference attendees about what the world may look like in just a few short years, and provided an in-depth exploration of how the “Internet of Things,” ‘Big Data,” social media, robotics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, renewable … Read More
Details Matter, says @JohnDeere at #InfoAg16
Jeremy Leifker leads the product strategy and marketing group at John Deere, a division responsible for bringing new ideas to the company pipeline. While much of what is in the works remains a secret, Leifker took time at InfoAg to tell AgWired about a theme that is important to what John Deere develops. Telematics, or remote measurements, are an important part of the … Read More
EFC Systems Announces Data Solutions
EFC Systems, Inc. offers technology solutions for agribusinesses, providing seamless data connectivity for growers to their service providers. Now the company has announced users of FieldAlytics and Merchant Ag will have access to the new “CDMS Inside.” CDMS gives their customers real time crop protection and nutritional product databases. The new relationship means customers have access to all-inclusive software, with product look … Read More
Web Tools Saves Strawberry Growers Money
The University of Florida/IFAS recently developed a web tool that helped the state’s strawberry growers save $1.7 million a year. That success has lead to the tool being brought to other states, including Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina and California. Researchers have found a way to simulate leaf wetness in strawberry plants. This allows scientist to be more precise when suggesting … Read More
.@DuPontPioneer Introduces Tech to Boost Soy Yields
DuPont Pioneer is introducing Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT) 4.0. This technology will more than double the rate of genetic gain of the soybean varieties in Pioneer’s research pipeline, translating to greater yield potential in the field and a reduced time to bring new products to market. “This is revolutionary technology that is helping deliver higher yielding soybeans to market faster … Read More
.@TheYieldLab Launches Yield Lab Galway
Galway, Ireland is the home of the latest Yield Lab. The Yield Lab was the first food and agriculture technology business accelerator launched in the U.S. The venture fund and business accelerator invests $100,000 in early stage food and ag technology (AgTech) start-ups. They also provide mentoring, free workspace and networking opportunities for businesses located in the St. Louis, Missouri … Read More
5 Things Caledonia Wants AgTech Investors to Know
There are five things Caledonia Solutions wants Agtech investors to know during this time of low commodity prices. The organization says that during down times, more growers stay away from making precision ag investments. However, this is contrary to what growers should actually do. “Growers with cash find now is the time to be a contrarian and invest in ag … Read More
WindField US & Climate Corp Join Forces on Ag Tool
Windfield US and The Climate Corporation are joining forces again to create a new ag tool. The two companies are implementing a two-way cross navigation exchange between Winfield’s R7 Tool and Climate Corp’s Climate Fieldview platform. The new enhancements are expected to roll out in two phases in time for 2017 crop season planning, and provide retailers with a more … Read More
Valent, Danforth Plant Center Solidify Rhizosphere Project
Valent BioSciences Corporation (VBC) and St. Louis, Missouri-based Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have solidified a multi-year Master of Cooperation agreement focused on the area of root science and the rhizosphere. The partnership will capitalize on The Danforth Center’s focus on discoveries and technologies for improving agricultural productivity with minimal environmental impact including new research on non-destructive imaging technology for … Read More
.@JohnDeere Releases New Operations Center Software
Before we know it the fall harvest will be here and as growers hit the fields to reap the bounty, John Deere has released new software for its Operations Center to assist growers. The John Deere Operations Center provides tools and features that enable growers easy access to farm information that better helps them to manage operations. Included in the … Read More