Agriculture Posts

Agriculture Trends to Watch For in 2020

This article highlights the top agricultural trends that have been observed and can change the way the industry operates moving forward. From new animal vaccines to water use, these trends are worth reading about as we approach 2020.
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Pork Processing Changes

This article discusses the changes the USDA is putting forth regarding pork processing plants. The new rule eliminates limits on the speed of production and places more animal inspection in the employees’ hands in the hopes that food safety will increase.
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Big Data is Transforming the Farming Industry

The
agriculture industry is changing. Much of the change is driven by new
technological developments. In a recent article for Future Farming, Ofir
Schlam examines the ways that data analytics is having an impact on the farming
industry.

Schlam
explores how data analytics is enabling farmers to:

Increase productivity and innovation – Using
new data analytics, farmers can improve their productivity …

The Impact of New Technologies in the Worldwide Agricultural Sphere

Artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies are rapidly expanding into a
variety of arenas. New applications of these technologies are in high demand in
many industries, including agriculture. In a recent article for Future
Farming, Hugo Claver takes a look at some of the key impacts of new tech on
the farming industry, including:

Cognitive Computing – This combination of
Internet …

Technological Disruption in the Agriculture Industry

Technology
is advancing rapidly and impacting a wide variety of industries. Agriculture is
no exception. A recent article for Future Farming takes a look at the
case of brothers Jacob and Jan van den Borne, who were recently recognized for
their revolutionary contributions to the farming industry via precision
farming.

Precision
farming is a management concept that uses advanced technologies …

Are You Ready to Retire? The Time to Start Saving is Now

Are you
prepared for retirement? Have you even started planning for it yet? Farmers
face a unique set of circumstances that can make retirement especially
difficult. In a recent article for AgWeb, Anna-Lisa Laca offers the
following advice on retirement planning:

Make a clear plan that includes both a
timeline and specific goals.Create a budget that is sufficient for
covering your …

Prepping Machinery for Variable Crop Harvest

This article discusses the importance of regular maintenance to ensure the best results this upcoming harvest season. From highly-anticipated corn to soybeans, this harvest season could be a big one for farmers and this article reminds you of the tips that should be included in your routine.
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Retaliatory Tariffs and U.S. Farmers

This article discusses the struggles that US farmer are going through in terms of selling their goods because of this tariff. The farmers are losing market share from consumers that purchase soybean to french fries because they can not compete with the tariff weighing them down.
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Conducting Farm Business Online

The number of farms doing business over the internet increased in 2019, but there are still many farmers without access to broadband services. 
This article discusses the digital divide in the agriculture industry.
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6 Ideas to Gear Up Agriculture Retail

Successful agriculture retailers can position themselves to be successful by being technically strong and willing to start trends. 
This article discusses six ideas to help agriculture retailers improve business. 
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