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Protect Your Farm with Integrated Risk Management 

Trimble Agriculture

Technology and Tools Using technology as an assetsuch as precision farming tools, climate forecasting, and data analyticscan help you make better decisions, optimize crop yields, and reduce waste. Hedging in Action Picture thisyoure a cattle farmer in Wyoming, expecting to sell 100 head of cattle in six months.

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The Role of Data in Modern Farming: Separating Fact from Fiction

Farmbrite

Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights. Crop Health : Drones with imaging capabilities can spot early signs of disease or pest problems, leading to timely, targeted interventions. The Small Farm Case Study A small family farm in the western U.S.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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As California Gets Drier, Solar Panels Could Help Farms Save Water

Civil Eats

She supports exploring agrivoltaics on farms of all sizes in her region, but emphasized that pilots are needed so farmers can plan for altered crop yields under shade and obvious on-the-ground challenges, including that the panels can affect tractor access and irrigation systems and need regular maintenance.

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Agrovoltaics Offer Dual Use on Land Used for Solar Energy Development

Daily Yonder

Ways to implement agrovoltaics are to plant crops under solar panels or to graze sheep, cattle, or other animals around the panels. But depending on the type of agriculture, the panels may need to be raised to make room for the animals or crops, which can add additional costs to development. “I

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How to Cut Costs with Smart Farming Technology 

Trimble Agriculture

Precision Farming There are hundreds of use cases for precision farming technology , but cattle farmers in Arizona have been using it to tame their rapidly growing enemy—the pear cactus. The sheer amount of data collected by farm equipment, drone imagery, and crop analytics can’t be processed by a human.

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Do You Need Starter Fertilizer with Organic Nitrogen?

Cropaia

Understanding when and how much nitrogen becomes available after applying organic fertilizers is essential for effective nutrient management and maximizing crop yield. Dairy Cattle Manure : Contains about 10-20% of total nitrogen as ammonium nitrogen. Swine Manure : Typically has 20-35% of total nitrogen as ammonium nitrogen.