Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2025

Land Management By rotating crops, improving soil health, and investing in sustainable farming practices, you can increase the fertility and production of your land over time while reducing soil degradation and input requirements. Futures markets are tools that help farmers and buyers manage the risks of fluctuating prices for crops or goods.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 31, 2024

farmers are using a new solution to treat soil compaction – a problem that affects over 68 million acres of farmland and significantly reduces crop yields. Three years of independent field trials have confirmed significant yield boosts of up to 34 percent in a multitude of crops, with an 86 percent win rate.

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Trimble Agriculture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you’re an agricultural landowner, chances are you’ve used soil testing to customize fertilization, optimize soil health, and maximize crop yields. Increased Yields Soil testing combined with crop and fertilization management can increase yields significantly.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Inside these nodules, Rhizobium bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3) through a process called nitrogen fixation. Azotobacter’s ability to fix nitrogen is essential for improving soil nitrogen content and making it available to a wide range of crops. These enzymes convert atmospheric N2 into ammonia.

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Agwired

JANUARY 30, 2025

Salford Group is proud to announce that two of their products released in 2024, the AB640 Air Boom Applicator and the Precision Row Crop Cultivator, have been recognized with 2025 AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc.

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Cropaia

MARCH 28, 2024

These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the roots of many crops, a relationship that is especially valuable for improving phosphate uptake. Enhancing Phosphorus Uptake Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plants, integral to various biological processes including energy transfer, photosynthesis, and cell signaling.

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Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

However, unlike synthetic fertilizers that provide readily available nitrogen, the nitrogen in organic fertilizers is released gradually through biological processes. Understanding when and how much nitrogen becomes available after applying organic fertilizers is essential for effective nutrient management and maximizing crop yield.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Crop damage and equipment loss can rack up to thousands of dollars for farmers, even with insurance. The spread of invasive species hinders future growing seasons of certain crops. Crop insurance didn’t cover all the damages incurred, especially not the long-term costs. The aftermath of such disasters is devastating.

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Farm QA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Soil sampling is a crucial task for any agronomist looking to optimize their customer's crop yields and make informed decisions about fertilization and nutrient management. With FarmQA, this essential process becomes more accessible and efficient.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 9, 2024

However, critics question the scientific basis of fixed cation ratios and the practicality of applying the approach across diverse soils and cropping systems. It aims to create a balanced soil ecosystem that inherently supports healthy crops. This philosophy emphasizes fertilizing the soil rather than the plant.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 1, 2023

Environmental stressors to crops—decreased and erratic rainfall, pests, and blights—are worsening with climate change. Generational wisdom dictates that certain crops are better suited for certain regions. Generational wisdom dictates that certain crops are better suited for certain regions. Food and Agriculture Organization.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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.

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Cropaia

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This surface accumulation may benefit shallow-rooted crops, but deep-rooted crops (like maize and wheat) may struggle to access these nutrients, especially during critical growth periods when they rely on nutrients from deeper soil layers.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

His first batch of livestock included 25 chickens he processed for his family. I loved the process of moving the tractor, getting them food and water and raising them,” he says. He took his products to farmers markets and found if he processed birds and sold legs, wings and breasts separately, people were more likely to buy them.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Of course, some of these processes are natural—but healthy soils have the resiliency to resist excess erosion, whereas degraded soils are more vulnerable to even natural climatic cycles. Farmers can use techniques like no-till growing, cover cropping, rotational grazing and planting, and implementing other buffers against erosion. “We

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Measuring a farm’s carbon footprint is not as simple as saying, “Cover crops were used, so that grain’s sustainably grown.” Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia.

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Trimble Agriculture

AUGUST 23, 2023

A 2020 report from the Department of Agriculture showed that more farmers are selecting less labor-intensive crops, investing in labor-saving technology, and developing strategies to increase productivity. For mushroom farmers, they’ve seen a 10 percent yield improvement. It will need to be processed by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

It is a stable form of charcoal created by heating organic materials, such as crop residues, wood chips, and manure, in the absence of oxygen. This process converts biomass into biochar while capturing carbon that would otherwise be released as carbon dioxide (CO2) during decomposition.

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DTN

JANUARY 29, 2025

In today’s volatile fuel market, suppliers who refine their processes to best anticipate shifts and make data-driven decisions can gain a significant competitive edge. This level of data integration allows suppliers to consider factors such as weather patterns, crop yields, and global energy trends into their strategic planning.

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Trimble Agriculture

JULY 19, 2023

For example, it can assist in monitoring crops, optimizing irrigation, and even predicting weather patterns to make farming more efficient and productive. By leveraging this data, AI can provide faster and more accurate risk assessments, making the underwriting process quicker for farmers. AI and agriculture are a powerful duo.

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Daily Yonder

JULY 19, 2023

Rural communities are a necessary element of renewable energy development, but across the United States denizens of small communities protest solar farms cropping up across large swaths of land. Ways to implement agrovoltaics are to plant crops under solar panels or to graze sheep, cattle, or other animals around the panels.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As a farmer, you know that climate change can greatly affect your crops and their yield. This includes recording weather patterns, soil conditions, irrigation practices, crop yields, and any other relevant metrics. Climate change can directly affect soil health, leading to challenges in crop growth and productivity.

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Farmbrite

MAY 25, 2023

For example, if you're looking to track crop yields in real time so that you know exactly how much produce is coming off each field, then sensors may be installed throughout the field that measure both temperature and humidity levels. Data collection is a continuous process that can be done on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The 18-month feasibility R&D project is taking place on lettuce crops in Agri-Tech Centre CHAP’s vertical farming facility at Stockbridge. s machine and to determine its commercial viability. For more information, visit: [link] and www.agritechcentres.com

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Making a right decision is crucial in securing high yields and maximize farms profitability. Continue reading and find out what are 4 key ROI arguments on why you should consider investing in comprehensive Farm Management Software for your next crop season.

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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

This chemical process is called pyrolysis, and produces charcoal, or, biochar. Creating Biochar: Methods and Processes Biochar can be produced using specialized biochar kilns or through traditional methods like pile burning. Enhanced Crop Yields: In nutrient-poor soils, biochar application can increase crop yields.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Photo courtesy of Chris Rauch) Rauch is one of many farmers taking a chance on a new process called Enhanced Rock Weathering, or ERW. Farmers needed years’ worth of tillage and cover crop records to be eligible. It’s not as reductionist as in places like California, where you see vast landscapes dominated by one crop.”

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the essential farm records and data that you should be tracking, along with the benefits of using a farm management software like Farmbrite to simplify the process. Check out Farmbrite to help you manage your crop and livestock records. Financial Records Managing your farm's finances is a top priority.

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Agritecture Blog

JULY 31, 2023

The complexity of the decision-making process in vertical farming regarding technology development holds considerable impact on budgeting, equipment choices, operational efficacy, and investment opportunities. Regrettably, many industry participants unintentionally muddle the two main approaches, which can lead to confusion.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

Cabot not only recycles its processing waste at the farm, but it also purchases the bulk of the energy the co-digester produces through renewable energy credits, buying enough electricity to power its entire butter-processing operation. and we see increased crop yields. It’s a “big savings for us.

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ATTRA

JULY 18, 2023

However, he didn’t want to see acres of wild blueberries destroyed in the process of constructing a solar array. It isn’t until the following year that the plants enter a cropping cycle, the berries are harvested, and the cycles start over again. The following year, the plants are in a vegetative cycle building new growth.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 1, 2023

Vegetables Although less common, some vegetable crops can also be affected by woolly aphids. This process allows them to rapidly multiply in favorable conditions without the need for mating. As sap-sucking insects, they weaken and stress host plants, potentially leading to reduced crop yields and ornamental plant health.

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World Agri-Tech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In 2023 Lavie Bio achieved positive results in a series of field trials conducted across Europe and the United States, focusing on assessing LAV321’s efficacy in safeguarding crops against downy mildew and late blight diseases. in the coming years. ” Access the report.

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With the usual demands of farming, it was thus challenging to maintain efficiency and productivity across the entire crop production. With a more efficient and organized workflow, he can maximize his crop yield, reduce losses, and optimize his production processes. Are you struggling with similar challenges?

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Cropaia

MARCH 14, 2023

From bacteria and fungi to insects, worms, and other organisms, soil is a living ecosystem that supports the growth of crops and other plants. They play a critical role in the process of decomposition of organic matter, by breaking it down into simpler organic and inorganic compounds that can be used as plant nutrients.

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

These storms can interrupt entire seasons of growing, causing significant crop loss and even preventing farmers from planting their next season’s harvest. Knowing this ahead of time will help with both the design and budget planning process. Credit: Grupo Vesan. In commercial applications, HVAC units are commonly installed on rooftops.

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DTN

JULY 9, 2024

Traders with a greater understanding of agronomic factors are better equipped to anticipate how crop conditions, weather patterns, and other variables are likely to impact supply and/or demand. Partnerships ensure a more stable supply chain while also providing valuable on-the-ground insights that can inform trading strategies.

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