Agriculture

There is a lot of discussion about biological solutions in AgTech these days at trade shows and in ag media, and with good reason. The use of chemical inputs to help manage pests and disease is under massive regulatory pressure from both Sacramento and DC (in many cases following the…

№2 Corn is the most successful ecosystem service market in the United States. It amasses nearly 90 million acres producing about 14 billion bushels with a gross value of just under $100 billion dollars a year. As a provisional ecosystem service, corn has had its place in markets for centuries…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the agriculture market is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion by 2028. Unfortunately, smallholder farmers, who produce nearly one-third of the world’s food, rarely benefit from these growing markets. Moreover, they are often the last to see progress coming from advanced…

The term “Empty Spain” (“La España vacía”) refers to the agricultural-reliant regions in the vast interior of Spain that have suffered massive emigrations during the rural exodus of the 1950s and 1960s. This was largely due to a political period that focused on industrialization, which resulted in the rapid development…

Genomic surveillance of plant pathogens is crucial in preventing global crop pandemics, particularly in the case of wheat, according to a study published in PLOS Biology on April 11, 2023. FIRST PUBLISHED: 11.04.23. Mia Cerfonteyn, The Sainsbury Laboratory. The study was conducted by an international team of researchers who…

The agricultural industry has always been a crucial part of the global economy, and its success depends on various factors, including the health and productivity of livestock. As a result, livestock monitoring has become an essential aspect of livestock management. Farmers must track their animals’ location, health, and behaviour to…

The SWCD offered technical assistance and incentives through a three-year BWSR Clean Water Fund demonstration grant. —

As an agronomist, I am constantly exploring innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural practices. With the rapid advancements in drone technology, I recently had the opportunity to test the T20 spray drone and evaluate its potential compared to traditional airplane sprayers and ground spray rigs. …