The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-12-06
Online Iron Sales Thrive in COVID-19 World
During the pandemic, many dealerships closed their front doors, and equipment auctions went strictly online. Read more
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2020-11-29
Q&A: Howard Dahl
Concord air seeders, developed by Dahl and company engineers, set the standard for air seeders. Read more
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2020-11-17
Crowdsourced data reveals threats to household food security in near real-time during COVID-19 pandemic
A project in Nigeria pinpoints price spikes. Read more
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2020-11-02
Farmer Tested and Farmer Approved UTVs in 2020
Our team of farmer evaluators tested the 2019 Kubota RTV-XG850, 2019 John Deere Gator XUV865R, and 2019 Can-Am Defender DPS. Read more
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2020-10-26
COVID-19 crisis: An opportunity for long-delayed agricultural reforms in India
Three new laws aim to provide more market access for farmers and stimulate private investment. Read more
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2020-07-20
How India’s agrifood supply chains fared during the COVID-19 lockdown, from farm to fork
Food systems have proven more resilient than many expected, but vulnerable populations still need help. Read more
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2020-07-02
Find troubled tile with the autonomous Ferret
The Ferret is a wireless robot that can inspect tile drainage and locate clogs. Read more
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2020-07-02
Prepare food systems for a long-haul fight against COVID-19
Policy recommendations to avert a global food crisis. Read more
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2020-07-01
Will future farm shows become a virtual experience?
“In my opinion, this is a hiccup and farm shows will come back after the safety issues settle,” says Matt Darr, professor, Iowa State University. Read more
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2020-06-26
$20 million dealer sale online only
A massive John Deere dealer inventory reduction auction scheduled for next Tuesday (June 30) has an estimated $20 million worth of equipment up for sale, reports Dan Sullivan of Sullivan Auctioneers... Read more
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2020-06-24
Is the in-person iron auction dead?
Sullivan Auctioneers’ consignment auction to be held June 25 and 26 is a sign of the times with the vast majority of farm machinery now selling online. Read more
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2020-06-18
COVID-19 and the promise of food system innovation
Pandemic lockdowns have sparked creative responses to match shifting food supply with demand—showing the possibility of broader reinvention. Read more
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