Wheat Pete’s Word, Jan 8: Cool technologies, top 10 of 2024, and herbicide residue risks
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 8, 2025
New technology is top of mind in this weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word, hosted by Peter Wheat Pete Johnson.
Soil School: Putting three sampling and mapping technologies to the test
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 25, 2023
How can farmers diagnose soil fertility issues? On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soil School, Bernard Tobin visits Southwest Crop Diagnostic Days at the Ridgetown College campus, University of Guelph, to report on three soil testing and mapping technologies — GroundWork, SoilOptix.
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Think 4Rs and strip trials when managing forage nutrient needs
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2024
Growers can best maintain fertility in forage fields to produce optimum grass and hay crops with a little help from the 4Rs of nutrient management, says Nutrien Premium Fertilizer Technologies senior agronomist Lyle Cowell.
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Green Lightning aims to pull N fertilizer out of thin air
Real Agriculture
JANUARY 23, 2025
Molecules in the air consist of 78 per cent nitrogen. During a lightning storm, the energy of a lightning bolt breaks apart nitrogen molecules, allowing them to form nitrogen oxides. These dissolve in rainwater as nitrates, which fall to the ground with the rain and add nitrogen to soil.
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How Digital Technology Is Helping Africa’s Smallholder Farmers Access Best Practices for Fertilizer
Global Agtech Initiative
JULY 19, 2024
The time to embrace the greater use of digital data to help responsible fertilizer use for healthier soils and food security on the continent is now. The post How Digital Technology Is Helping Africa’s Smallholder Farmers Access Best Practices for Fertilizer appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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Farming Forward: Using SWAT maps to inform nitrogen management decisions
Real Agriculture
MARCH 28, 2024
Soil tests are one tool for determining fertilizer needs of a particular field, but several other factors impact the overall productivity of any soil zone, regardless of nutrient level.
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RealAg Radio: Fertilizer pricing, harvest automation, and using AI for agronomy, Nov 18, 2024
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Josh Linville with StoneX on the fertilizer markets; Charles Baron with FBN on using AI for agronomy; Bergen Nelson with John Deere on harvesting technology to ease pressure on the operator; and, Hear a spotlight interview with… Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio.
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Shockingly Cool: This Startup Makes Fertilizer From Electricity
AgWeb Farm Journal
JANUARY 12, 2024
Nitricity is on a quest to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions via its innovative natural liquid fertilizer manufacturing process. The technology represents a major disruption to the global fertilizer market.
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Ground Breaking Podcast Episode #8: Maximizing Crop Production with Smart Fertilizers
Global Agtech Initiative
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Apollo Ag Technologies' Molly Yager discusses smart fertilizers, what they are and how they are reshaping crop production. The post Ground Breaking Podcast Episode #8: Maximizing Crop Production with Smart Fertilizers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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RealAg Radio: Record breaking beans, technology readiness, and protein levels, August 19, 2024
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 19, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney kicks off the show discussing the disruptions the impending rail strike could have on the economy. Haney is then joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson to discuss optimum temperatures, record breaking soybeans, and protein levels.
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BLUE Homogeneous Granular Fertilizer Introduced
Agwired
JULY 12, 2023
Timac Agro USA and Rainbow Plant Food have collaborated to bring a new generation of fertilizer efficiency tools to the agricultural market. BLUE fertilizer products are comprised of superior homogeneous granular technology and a mixture of natural substances that benefit agronomic production.
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Driving yield with crop inoculant innovation
Real Agriculture
MAY 13, 2024
XiteBio Technologies U.S. XiteBio Technologies U.S. What crops can benefit from inoculants and what kind of yield impact can they have? Read More What crops can benefit from inoculants and what kind of yield impact can they have? Read More What crops can benefit from inoculants and what kind of yield impact can they have? Read More
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EarthOptics and Pattern Ag collaborate on digitally mapping soil health
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 17, 2024
EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have joined forced to deliver farmers services that combine data on pest and disease detection, fertilization, and tillage prescriptions. EarthOptics and Pattern Ag have joined forced to deliver farmers services that combine data on pest and disease detection, fertilization, and tillage prescriptions.
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Soil fertility solution for nutrient fixation
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
New polymer technology increases phosphorus availability, boosts ROI.
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The Agronomists, Ep 127: Droning on seed and fertilizer with Reuben Stone and Felix Weber
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 3, 2023
UAVs, or drones, have evolved past aerial imagery and are quickly becoming a useful tool in the early fly-on of seed into standing crops. This is pretty new territory for many, so to unpack what to consider and how successful a drone can be as a seeder, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Reuben Stone.
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Case IH’s active implement guidance helps ensures precision performance
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
When it comes to precision farming, implement drift is one factor that can play havoc with field operations, such as planting and strip tillage, and the precise placement of seed and fertilizer and other inputs. Read More
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ICIPE Wants to Advance Insect Technology Globally
Food Tank
JUNE 5, 2024
They can be used “to recycle organic waste [into fertilizer], mitigate environmental pollution, and produce rich biomass,” Chrysantus Tonga, Senior Scientist and Lead of icipe’s Insects for Food, Feed, and Other Uses Program tells Food Tank. So [insect technology] has wide applicability,” Tenkouano tells Food Tank. “If
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Milorganite Fertilizer: A Green Revolution in Lawn Care
Kavya Organic Farm
JULY 28, 2023
When it comes to maintaining a lush and vibrant lawn, the role of fertilizers cannot be overstated. Among the plethora of fertilizers available, Milorganite stands out as a remarkable and eco-friendly option. Milorganite is an organic nitrogen fertilizer, containing a host of essential nutrients required for plant growth.
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Pivot Bio Presents Abstracts on Breakthrough Technology at Research Conference
Agwired
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Sustainable agriculture company Pivot Bio presented abstracts on its breakthrough crop nutrition technologies at the 2023 International Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA).
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National Biobased Products Day: GreenTechnologies’ 25-Year Quest to Provide Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Chemical Fertilizers
USDA Blog
MARCH 8, 2024
When Green Technologies, LLC began operations in 1999, sustainability was an early concept in the agricultural industry. Still, the company remained dedicated to growing as a market leader in sustainability and innovation.
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Variable Rate Technology in Agriculture
Agric4profits
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Variable Rate Technology (VRT) in agriculture is an innovative approach that allows farmers to apply inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, water, and pesticides in
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Can Human Urine Fertilize Our Crops?
Modern Farmer
DECEMBER 13, 2024
For more than 10 years, Kayan has been applying human urine to his hayfields through a partnership with the Brattleboro-based Rich Earth Institute , a non-profit engaging in research, education and technological innovation to advance the use of human waste as a resource. But the carbon footprint of conventional fertilizer doesnt stop there.
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This Week in Agribusiness, March 2, 2024
Western FarmPress
MARCH 2, 2024
Meat exports, Case IH technology and efficiency, Geringhoff articulating heads, Amazone fertilizer spreaders, clean fuels, FP Next podcast, new tractors from John Deere and farm policy are featured this week.
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How to have a successful dairy transition – vet’s top tips
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 2, 2023
Further measures include monitoring body condition score and using tracking technology via collars or ear tags. Farmers Weekly A tailored dry-cow ration that delivers easy calving, controls milk fever and makes high-quality colostrum is the best start to a successful transition period.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer: How To Use & Benefit From It
EOS
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Variable rate fertilizer systems offer precise nutrient management for every farm. Let’s explore the technology's benefits for soil health, yield, and profits.
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Denali Changes10 Billion Pounds of Organic Matter into Fertilizer
Agwired
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Organic recycling company Denali today announced it has transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers, according to its newly released third annual sustainability report detailing findings from 2023. Fertilizer and chemicals remain the largest on-farm expenditure accounting for 17.5%
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AGCO Gives Exciting Technology Evolution Updates
World Agri-Tech
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
FarmFacts’ products include the NEXT Farming AG Office application and the NEXT Farming Live data platform and offer customized solutions that include documentation, fertilizer requirements for site-specific management and connections to all the major farm equipment terminals. Terms of the transaction once closed will not be disclosed.
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The Rise of Agricultural Technology and Renewable Energy
Trimble Agriculture
JULY 24, 2024
Do the benefits of agricultural technology outweigh the cost? To meet the rising demand, farmers are increasingly adopting innovative ag technologies and renewable energy solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability. It’s estimated that the world population will reach nearly 10 billion people by 2050.
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Technology, Climate Influence Farmland Values
ProAg
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
While location and yield will always be important, changes to both crop and animal genetics, climate shifts and other new technologies are bringing to light subtle changes that have been growing for decades. Fertilizer prices have been a challenge to all growers, along with labor. But with great change comes great volatility.
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Chipotle Invests in Nitricity’s Climate-Smart Fertilizer
World Agri-Tech
DECEMBER 13, 2023
uses air, water, and renewable energy to produce a cleaner, more sustainable, and cost-efficient fertilizer. Nitricity has started field trials for their fertilizer product with Salinas Valley farmers, including suppliers for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Nitricity, Inc. Find out more here.
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USDA Awards Funding for Domestic Fertilizer Expansion and Announces Coverage for Double Cropping
ProAg
OCTOBER 19, 2023
million in awards under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) to boost domestic fertilizer production. The funds will also advance innovative fertilizer technologies with the goal of reducing overall costs for farmers. fertilizer manufacturing. fertilizer manufacturing. USDA has announced $52.6
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Sollio Agriculture opens its fertilizer coating plant at St. Thomas
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The new controlled-release fertilizer production plant is based at St. its Agromart retail partners in Ontario and the Maritimes, and Pursell, a fertilizer technology manufacturer. Sollio Agriculture officially opened CRF Agritech on Monday. Thomas, Ont. Read More
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How 4R and Fertilizer Advancements Revolutionized Agriculture
ProAg
AUGUST 7, 2023
Agricultural fertilizers and their application, as we know them today, haven’t been around very long. With this methodology in place for 35 years, how has the rest of the fertilizer market adapted? With this methodology in place for 35 years, how has the rest of the fertilizer market adapted?
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Milorganite Fertilizer: A Green Revolution in Lawn Care
Kavya Organic Farm
JULY 28, 2023
When it comes to maintaining a lush and vibrant lawn, the role of fertilizers cannot be overstated. Among the plethora of fertilizers available, Milorganite stands out as a remarkable and eco-friendly option. Milorganite is an organic nitrogen fertilizer, containing a host of essential nutrients required for plant growth.
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ATTRA
DECEMBER 18, 2024
USDA announced that it is investing more than $116 million through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) to help eight facilities expand innovative fertilizer production in California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.
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AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogen-saving sorghum hybrids with DOE support
AgriLife Today
JANUARY 24, 2025
New plant technologies could reduce fertilizer levels, costs for producers The post AgriLife Research team to develop nitrogen-saving sorghum hybrids with DOE support appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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The politics of PFAS
Food Politics
JANUARY 30, 2025
But I sure noticed this one in the New York Times: Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. The company, Synagro, sells farmers treated sludge from factories and homes to use as fertilizer. Even as PFAS has turned up in wastewater , the government has continued to promote the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer.
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California Fertilizer Research and Education Program
ATTRA
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting pre-proposals for Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) grants. FREP funds proposals that advance fertilization and irrigation practices and minimize environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. Pre-proposals are due by December 16, 2024.
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How Agriculture Technology can Improve your Farm
Farmbrite
MAY 2, 2023
Introduction to AgTech New technology is nothing new to farmers. It feels like there is a continuous flow of new products, service and agriculture technology promises to help farmers improve yields or reduce losses. If you're a farmer, you know that agricultural technology and digital agriculture have transformed the way we work.
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The Role of Data in Modern Farming: Separating Fact from Fiction
Farmbrite
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Technology is transforming many traditional industries, and farming is no exception. Modern farmers use technology and data analysis to make better choices about their day-to-day operations. Farmers are more and more using technology to bridge the gap between traditional agricultural practices and modern innovation.
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USDA Announces Investments in Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
ATTRA
MAY 28, 2024
USDA announced that it is awarding $83 million through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) for projects in 12 states. farmers.
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Block calvers ditch tail paint for time-saving tech
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 1, 2023
Replacing tail paint with technology to identify bulling cows is being driven by the difficulty in finding enough skilled labour, not just growing herd size in the 20% […] The post Block calvers ditch tail paint for time-saving tech appeared first on Farmers Weekly
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The evolution of broadcasting fertilizer
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
When it comes to fertilizer a lot of things are changing — not just prices. last week, fertilizer broadcast spreaders took to the field to showcase how the technology is evolving, where broadcasting fits on the farm and what farmers need to consider when investing. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), held at Woodstock, Ont.,
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Embracing Innovation: Colorado Farms Harness Technology with Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
MARCH 22, 2024
Now, farmers of ever-popular potatoes, barley, and wheat in our state are in a hurry to learn how to use new science and technology. Farm Credit of Southern Colorado acknowledges technological breakthroughs in agriculture and is always looking for innovations on the horizon. Harness technology momentum in the ag market today!
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