Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural Technologies Around the Globe Farmobile, The Independent Ag Data Company™, today announced it is the recipient of the ‘Blockchain-based AgTech Solution of the Year’ and ‘Yield Forecasting Solution of the Year’ awards in the inaugural AgTech Breakthrough Awards program. These awards are conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes …
Big Data for Better Sweet Potatoes
When it comes to growing sweet potatoes, North Carolina is a superstar – growing more than the next three states combined. Now an interdisciplinary team from NC State, SAS and Intero Life Sciences are partnering for a three-year project that will use artificial intelligence to make sweet potatoes even more profitable. The team will work with sweet potato producers including …
Farmobile Delivers Daily Yield Insights with Farmobile Index for Harvest
Paired with planting data, Farmobile Index aims to give farmers an exclusive edge in bringing crops to market Farmobile LLC, Agriculture’s Independent Data Company™, today announced the release of the Farmobile Index for Harvest — a crop progress and benchmarking tool that gives data subscribers daily, state-level crop insights as corn and soybeans are harvested. Users can view total aggregated …
Presidion Ag. Introduces New Enhanced Efficiency Nitrogen Products
Presidion Ag. LLC is pleased to announce the introduction of N-yield MaxxTM and N-BoundTM Maxx to their Enhanced Efficiency Nitrogen Product line which includes NeonTM Air, Surface and Soil, which are all blends of NBPT and DCD at differing ratios that address a customer’s needs based on soil makeup, geography, and potential mode of nitrogen loss. N-Yield Maxx includes 50% …
Plant Aid: Big-Data Project Detects Plant Diseases Faster
Early detection of disease is critical for reducing its impact – that’s as true for plants as it is for people. And early detection of crop diseases can make or break a farmer’s growing season. That’s why an interdisciplinary team of researchers at NC State is setting out to combine small sensors with big data to detect diseases plaguing tomato …
U.S. Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Farmobile in Farmers Edge Lawsuit
Leawood, Kan., August 17, 2020 — Today, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled in favor of Farmobile — Agriculture’s Independent Data Company — in the appeal brought by Farmers Edge in the case styled, Farmers Edge Inc. v. Farmobile LLC, et al. (Case No. 18-2900). Farmers Edge had sued Farmobile, along with its founders Jason Tatge, Farmobile CEO, …
Canadian Federal Court Announces Final Trial Date to Resolve Patent Dispute between Farmobile and Farmers Edge
Farmobile seeks justice in long-standing claim for patent infringement Farmobile, Agriculture’s Independent Data Company, today announced that the Federal Court of Canada (Court File No. T-449-17) set April 19, 2021 as the final trial date in Farmobile’s patent infringement lawsuit against Farmers Edge Inc. (Farmers Edge). In the Canadian lawsuit, Farmobile seeks over $20 million CAD in damages and an …
Arizona-Based Company Announces Multiple Internal Promotions
Employees Promoted to Boost Efforts on Growing Sustainable Impact Worldwide Heliae® Agriculture is pleased to announce the promotion of two team members, Karl Wyant and Shelley Baugh. In an era of sustainable uncertainty, Heliae is focused on delivering solutions that make a difference to global caretakers now and in the future. With dedication to finding and growing the right talent …
Fed Cattle Exchange Acquired by Central Stockyards, LLC
The Fed Cattle Exchange, the only weekly fed cattle online auction for the cattle industry, has been acquired by Central Stockyards, LLC from 5150 Productions Company, LLC. Since 2016 the Fed Cattle Exchange has provided the cattle industry with weekly, cost-effective cattle auctions that provide a platform for price discovery through competitive bidding. The prices determined in the weekly auctions …
Accelerate Discovery and Launch Solutions with N.C. PSI
The North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI), the global hub for plant science innovation, brings together the brightest minds in academia, government and industry to drive vital research and innovation that: Produces new technologies, patents and start-up companies Trains adaptable plant science leaders Redefines team science Leverages big data, machine learning and IoT Develops new plant varieties and improved …
Advanced Biological Marketing Announces New Product Launch for 2021
Advanced Biological Marketing (ABM), a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of agricultural biologicals, announces a new product launch for 2021. It is a metabolite, derived from Trichoderma and has consistently provided increased yields in numerous field trials. This novel product is ABM’s first non-living biological seed treatment. It will also be available as an in-furrow application. It provides superior field …
Heliae Introduces Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health Programs to Canada
Ron Taylor to lead the launch of Heliae Agriculture within Canada Heliae® Agriculture is pleased to announce the addition of Ron Taylor as Canadian General Manager to lead their regenerative agriculture initiatives expansion in Canada. Relentlessly focused on addressing soil concerns for the next 50 years, Heliae is introducing innovative new biological products that enhance soil health and thereby improving …
AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS LLC ANNOUNCES NEW OWNERSHIP
The company focused on regenerative agriculture practices and products ends financial partnership with Intergro, Inc. Agricultural Solutions LLC, an agribusiness dedicated to the development of sustainable innovations to improve agriculture through the enhancement of plant and soil microbiomes, announced today that they have ended their financial partnership with Intergro, Inc., however Intergro will remain a distributor for their crustacean meal …
FMH Expands Complete Farm Insurance Solutions with Dairy Revenue Protection
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH) today announced it will be offering the federal crop insurance product Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) beginning this July, further expanding FMH’s Complete Farm Insurance Solutions™ product suite. DRP protects against losses in milk revenue caused by changes in market prices and production, giving dairy producers peace of mind when it comes to …
Benson Hill Contracts 30,000 Acres of Premium Soybean for 2020
Production for food and feed markets to deliver superior ingredient and meal benefits Benson Hill, a crop improvement company dedicated to unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to develop healthier, more sustainable food choices, today announced it has contracted 30,000 acres to advance its cutting-edge soybean varieties through partnerships in the consumer food, animal feed and aquaculture markets. Grown …