The agricultural economy appears strong, and industry leaders are confident that growth will remain steady.
This article explains the current farm bills in Congress and the future outlook of the agricultural industry.
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https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/us-farmers-remain-optimistic-on-economy-survey-shows
Automation and technology wiped out jobs in the agricultural industry, but manufacturing automation could have a different ending.
This article discusses why demand for innovation is unlimited, and why the manufacturing industry should value automation.
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https://www.city-journal.org/html/robots-rescue-manufacturing-15949.html
Although U.S. manufacturing is still a top global competitor, growth has stagnated, raising the question of what can be done to revitalize the industry.
This article discusses how the industry can transform the flat levels of production into a global powerhouse.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-05-29/u-s-manufacturing-can-catch-up-to-china
While the agricultural industry may be hesitant to change, new solutions from analyzing data can lead to economic and environmental benefits.
This article discusses the need for increasing efficiency and sustainability through data analytics.
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http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article211624949.html
As new technology emerges, manufacturing will become increasingly important to the US economy. However, there seems to be a skills gap that could set the industry back.
This article explains the major factors responsible for the current labor shortage, and what progress needs to be made.
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Succession planning is a long-term job. In order to avoid struggles in this area, Sara Schafer offers five steps for successful succession planning:
Cultivate a strong and focused management team.
Maintain an accurate assessment of the business value of your farm.
Conduct an audit of the power structure of your business.
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Technology has paved the way for industrial transformation, and the manufacturing industry is expected to go through three major shifts.
This article examines these transformations and how they will likely allow anyone the chance to create something new.
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3 Major Shifts Are About to Transform Manufacturing as We Know It
The future of agriculture lies in digital farming, which will promote the integration of digital technology into current farming practices.
This article discusses the core concepts of digital farming and why the agricultural industry must integrate soon.
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http://www.precisionag.com/service-providers/business-management/7-factors-that-could-make-or-break-digital-farming/
Manufacturers in the U.S. can stay competitive and ultimately trump Chinese imports with a drive for innovation and constant R&D.
This article explains what it is going to take for U.S. manufacturers to outperform Chinese manufacturers and the challenge of globalization.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/hecparis/2018/04/25/how-us-manufacturers-can-outmuscle-chinese-imports-through-innovation-and-rd/#660b56962f76
The manufacturing industry should adopt augmented reality that would allow a user to visualize a finished product, address changes, and identify risk.
This article discusses why augmented reality and other technology are likely to disrupt the manufacturing industry.
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https://blog.thomasnet.com/augmented-reality-manufacturing
