The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-01-11
Device Sniffs Out the "Smell-fingerprints" of Pestered Plants
A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has developed an electronic nose to sniff out whitefly infestations of tomato plants. Read more
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2022-01-10
Readying Wheat with Climate Resiliency
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are practicing "tough love" when it comes to preparing wheat for the climate challenges ahead. Read more
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2022-01-05
USDA's Systematic Entomology Laboratory Leads Acquisition For One of the World's Largest Private Beetle Collections
Researchers within the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS)
Systematic Entomology Laboratory (SEL) are currently preparing for more intense study of beetles in the genus
Agrilus, thanks to their... Read more
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2022-01-04
John Deere unveils fully autonomous 8R tractor
“The autonomous 8R tractor is doing something that was once thought impossible,” says Julian Sanchez, director, emerging technology for John Deere. Read more
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2022-01-04
Bobcat introduces all-electric compact track loader
At the heart of the T7X is a 62-KW lithium-ion battery, which can handle up to four hours of continuous operation, depending on the task. Read more
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2021-12-30
2021: Another roller coaster year for the livestock industry
Unpredictable markets, skyrocketing feed costs, and concerning policy changes dominate the year. Read more
2021-12-29
For ag tech, 2021 was a year of acquisitions, mergers, and growing collaborations
“In my mind, the most monumental thing that happened this year was start-up Bushel buying GrainBridge, a start-up created by Cargill and ADM,” says Aaron Magenheim, founder of Ag Tech Insight. Read more
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2021-12-23
Solutions sought in climate-smart agriculture
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is looking for seed stage start-ups to pitch at its pre-summit Pitch Day on March 21, 2022. Read more
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2021-12-15
Deere acquires AgriSync
This acquisition marks the second by Deere in a month. Read more
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2021-12-08
Bayer, Bushel, and Amazon Web Services launch digital carbon footprint measurement solution
Project Carbonview will enable U.S. ethanol producers to report, analyze, and better assess their end-to-end supply chain carbon footprint. Read more
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2021-12-06
BASF launches Flo Rite Pro 2805 seed coating polymer
Polymer to improve adhesion and retention of active ingredients. Read more
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2021-12-02
BASF launches Global Carbon Farming Program
Program will supplement BASF’s aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30% per ton of crop by 2030. Read more
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