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Precision Ag News 8/15

Agwired

sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors increased 18.6 percent year-to-date according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Total sales of Ag tractors dropped 14.1 USDA made the announcement in a Federal Register notice. percent in July 2024 compared to the year before and are up 5.2 percent year-to-date.

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Opinion: Cyberattacks Could Put Our Food Supply at Risk. Preparedness is Key

Modern Farmer

Beyond just improving crop yields and reducing input costs, farms can monitor their fields from across the world. To proactively address these risks, it’s critical that software manufacturers in this sector prioritize security in their products and components. These aren’t simply empty threats.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.