Automated Food: Planted by Robots, Harvested by Robots
Farmers work long, strenuous hours to provide food for the masses. The uncertainty of the weather and other conditions make the agriculture industry one of the hardest to predict. Will we see a transition to the digital age in the next five years for farmers and their fields? In an article from Disruption Hub, author […]
Digital Transformation in Agriculture
While the agriculture industry may not be thought of as technologically advanced, a digital transformation may be the key to increased productivity and reduced labor. With a digital transformation, farmers may soon be able to expand their markets. In an article from Nearshore Americas, author Ignacio Perrone writes, “while the use of technology in the […]
How To Raise Farm Income In a Pinch
Like everyone, farmers would like to increase their income while avoiding paying higher tax rates in the future. In an article from AGWeb, author Paul Neiffer discusses how farmers can increase their income quickly. Neiffer writes, “Most of these situations involve trying to soak up a standard deduction and personal exemptions that might go to […]
Judge Upholds Previous Decision on Overtime Changes
Last week, the same Texas judge who originally struck down the overtime rules proposed by the Obama Administration, upheld his ruling. Many experts see this as the final blow for the proposed increase in the number of workers who would be eligible for overtime compensation. In the article, author David O’Connor writes, “Federal District Court […]
Americans are Saying Agriculture is Sustainable
According to a recent poll, most Americans think agriculture and farming are among the nation’s most sustainable sectors. In an article from the High Plains/Midwest Agricultural Journal author Mace Thornton writes, “Almost everyone supports sustainability, by one definition or another. And, while the background noise around this discussion might sometimes suggest otherwise, many Americans think […]
U.S. Corn Sales Drop to a 3-Year Low
Competition from Brazil and Argentina has caused U.S. corn export sales to fall to more than a three-year low, according to U.S. government data released last week. Although corn prices are falling, the number of sales is still declining. In an article from The Times of India author Karl Plume writes, “The sales slump came […]
This Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ Could Change the Future of Food
As scientists are looking to the future, they are challenged with the problem of feeding almost 10 billion people. Thankfully, an elite group of scientist has been brought together for a year long brainstorming session to figure out how to address this problem. In an article from The Washington Post, author Jenna Gallegos writes, “Their […]
Technology Helping Agriculture Flourish
Farmers today are combining traditional farming practices with the power of new technology to create techniques used to improve the entire industry. Without disconnecting from the land, farmers are able to leverage technology to help improve farming practices around the globe. In an article from The Altus Times, author Leilana McKindra writes “For producers thriving […]