Three Things Farmers Need to Know About Evolving Weather Patterns

USDA climate expert shares key insights on frost risks, extended growing seasons and shifting rainfall patterns across the Corn Belt. AMES, Iowa (Sept. 27, 2024) — Changing precipitation patterns continue to challenge farmers across the Corn Belt, according to Dennis Todey, director of USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub. “As the agricultural landscape evolves, it’s vital to keep farmers informed with the …

LandScan Secures Precision Agricultural Industry’s First Digital Twin Patent

The patent, filed in early 2021, integrates with other LandScan technologies to optimize agricultural production by enabling advanced AI through machine learning DAVIS, CA., Sept. 18, 2024 – LandScan, the global leader in digital twins in agricultural technology and precision farming solutions, is proud to announce the grant of its latest patent, (US 12,092,625), titled “Precision Site Characterization Using Digital …

Grants Available for Climate Smart Sheep Producers

Greenwood Village, CO — The American Lamb Board (ALB) is looking for 150 sheep producers to participate in its Climate Smart Sheep program. Producers enrolled in the program will be paid up to $7,000 to develop and implement Climate Smart Sheep management practices and measure and report emissions and life cycle analysis. Possible Climate Smart practices to be implemented include …

Amp Americas Dairy RNG Projects Have Reduced More Than 2 Million MT of CO2e

CHICAGO, Ill. (September 10, 2024) Amp Americas, a leading dairy methane capture and renewable natural gas (RNG) company, today announced that its projects have reduced more than 2,000,000 metric tons (MT) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions since 2012 – equivalent to the emissions of more than five natural gas-fired power plants in one year. Amp Americas partners with dairy …

Global Irrigation Leader Rivulis Announces Opening of Largest, State-of-the-Art Micro Irrigation Manufacturing Facility in North America

Expands production capacity of the Rivulis T-Tape while upholding industry-leading quality and sustainability standards Singapore – (September 5, 2024) Rivulis Pte. Ltd. (“Rivulis”), a global leader in advanced irrigation and climate solutions, today announced the opening of the largest micro irrigation production facility in North America to increase production capacity as the demand for resource-conscious irrigation solutions climbs. The addition …

Vermeer Expands Agricultural Line with Bunning Manure Spreaders

Vermeer has forged an alliance with G.T. Bunning & Sons Ltd, a UK-based leader in manure spreader manufacturing. This partnership integrates Bunning spreaders into the comprehensive Vermeer lineup serving North American hay, forage and livestock producers. “This alliance with Bunning strengthens our ability to address the evolving needs of agricultural producers,” said Shane Rourke, managing director of Vermeer Forage Solutions. …

Ayrstone® announces availability of higher-speed AyrMesh® Hub: the AyrMesh® HubDuo

Thousands of farmers and ranchers across the United States and Canada have discovered how useful it is to have an outdoor WiFi network on their property, and how easy it can be to create their own wireless farm network with Ayrstone AyrMesh products. Now Ayrstone is doubling down with the new AyrMesh HubDuo. “We have been talking to our customers, …

Halter Brings World-Leading Virtual Fencing Technology to U.S. Ranchers

Optimized pasture management, better animal performance, greater labor savings is at a rancher’s fingertips. DENVER, COLORADO (August 22, 2024)—Halter’s virtual fencing technology is now available to U.S. ranchers and dairy farmers. From its origins in New Zealand, Halter has become the world’s leading virtual fence company in revenue and volume of collars sold and is positioned to deliver its technology …

AgTech Breakthrough Awards Recognizes Intelinair as 2024 “AgTech Data Analytics Company Of The Year”

Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Around the Globe INDIANAPOLIS, August 21, 2024 – Intelinair, an ag data analytics company, today announced it has garnered “AgTech Data Analytics Company of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and …

Truterra Dips into Dairy with Launch of Summer Programs

Carbon program created specifically for dairy producers among options to help farmers adopt climate-smart practices Arden Hills, Minn., Aug. 15, 2024 – Truterra, a leading agricultural sustainability business that works with farmers to help improve the environmental impact of agricultural production while working to create incremental financial benefits for famers, today announced its first-ever programs specifically for dairy producers. The …

BioLumic Pioneers New Seed Traits with Seed Company Partners

UV Light Treatments Address Inbreeding Depression in Seed Production Champaign, IL, Aug 6, 2024 — BioLumic, the world’s only company treating seeds with light to activate genetic expression for new crop traits, has achieved a breakthrough in enhancing inbred corn lines. These genetically ‘pure’ parent seeds are crucial for producing the world’s high-performing hybrid seeds favored by most farmers. After …

American Fruit Grower® Magazine Announces 2024 Apple Grower of the Year

Globe-Trotting Washington State Grower Earns Prestigious Award WILLOUGHBY, OH, USA – Tim Welsh of Wenatchee, WA, who drew support from throughout the apple industry – including from an unprecedented three past winners – has been named the 2024 American Fruit GrowerSM Apple Grower of the Year. The award is presented by American Fruit Grower® magazine, published by Meister Media Worldwide. …

Empowering Women in Ag Tech: Join Us at Tech Hub LIVE!

The Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) community is gearing up for its third in-person meeting taking place at Tech Hub LIVE on July 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Building on the success of last year’s launch, this one-day event continues to provide a platform for women in ag tech to connect, engage, and build a supportive community. WiAT …

Taranis Transforms Agronomic Decision Making with Groundbreaking Ag Assistant™

The agriculture industry’s first generative AI-powered agronomy engine transforms crop input and farm management decision making Westfield, IN, July 17, 2024 — Taranis, the global leader in crop intelligence, announces the launch of the industry’s first AI-powered agronomic engine, Ag Assistant™. Using multimodal AI, Ag Assistant promises to revolutionize service and management opportunities for ag retailers and the growers they …