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New drone deal could help farmers
New drone deal could help farmers
Editor Note: This article is a summary of “How Microsoft’s new drone deal will help farmers combat crop disease”, authored by Julie Gabel.
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May 17, 2018
The New Food Economy: Why we can’t get rural American Online?
The New Food Economy: Why we can’t get rural American Online?
Editor’s note: This is a summary of the article “Why can’t we get rural American online? Because it doesn’t pay the bills for big…
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Apr 9, 2018
Agriculture in the Digital Age: Digital Assets. Digital Usage. Digital Workers.
Agriculture in the Digital Age: Digital Assets. Digital Usage. Digital Workers.
Editor’s note: This is a summary of the article “Agriculture Is Being Left In The Digital Dust”, authored by Steve Cubbage, president of…
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Mar 30, 2018
Blockchain: Technology for our future food system?
Blockchain: Technology for our future food system?
Editor’s note: This is a summary of the article “Grocers Embrace Blockchain in New Era of Transparency,” authored by Jenny McTaggart…
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Feb 20, 2018
Putting ag data to work: Collect. Organize. Use.
Putting ag data to work: Collect. Organize. Use.
Editor’s note: This is a summary of the article “Collect. Organize. Use.,” authored by Katie Humphreys, managing editor for Farm Journal…
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Jan 9, 2018
The Dirt on Data Ownership
The Dirt on Data Ownership
A Look into Data Privacy, Ownership and Security on the Farm
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Jul 13, 2017
Sophisticated Farmers Cut Out Trading Giants in Profit Hunt
Sophisticated Farmers Cut Out Trading Giants in Profit Hunt
Editor’s note: This post is a summary of “Sophisticated Farmers Cut Out Trading Giants in Profit Hunt,” featured in Bloomberg Technology…
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Jun 21, 2017
Why We Put a Fence Around Our Farm Data
Why We Put a Fence Around Our Farm Data
Editor’s Note: This post was contributed by David Seba, a grower in Cleveland, MO. In partnership with his brother, Harold, Seba Bros…
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Jun 13, 2017
Ag Tech: On the Cusp of Something Big?
Ag Tech: On the Cusp of Something Big?
Editors note: This post is a summary of “Ag Tech: On the Cusp of Something Big?”, by James C. Sulecki published on CropLife, May 15, 2017…
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May 25, 2017
Earth Day 2017: Celebrating Soil Health!
Earth Day 2017: Celebrating Soil Health!
This post is a summary of “Earth Day 2017: Celebrating Soil Health!”, by Karen Batra published on BIOtechNow.org, Apr 19, 2017. Read the…
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Apr 21, 2017
What’s Going On With Ag at SXSW This Year?
What’s Going On With Ag at SXSW This Year?
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Mar 8, 2017
America’s First Ag Data Case
America’s First Ag Data Case
Editor’s note: This post was contributed by Todd Janzen. Todd is a frequent author and speaker on legal issues affecting agriculture. He…
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Mar 3, 2017
Who Knows Best When It Comes to Farm Data?
Who Knows Best When It Comes to Farm Data?
Editor’s note: This post was contributed by Jason Tatge, the CEO of Farmobile, the farm data company. He’s been working one-on-one with…
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Feb 24, 2017
Pigweed, Crickets, and Squalene: Are Startups Ag Tech’s New Hope?
Pigweed, Crickets, and Squalene: Are Startups Ag Tech’s New Hope?
Editor’s note: This post was contributed by Blake Hurst. Blake is a farmer in northwest Missouri, who grows corn, soybeans, and flowers…
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Feb 17, 2017
When 2+2 Does Not Equal 4
When 2+2 Does Not Equal 4
Editor’s note: This post was contributed by Katharine Gregorio. Katharine has over a decade of experience in food and agriculture with…
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Feb 9, 2017
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