Data is undeniably a valuable asset. Yet, in the ag ecosystem, who’s seeing the value from it? A recent article on PrecisionAg.com highlights how growers aren’t seeing value from data since, “The yield map book usually serves as a coaster...

Wefarm, the world’s largest farmer-to-farmer digital network, has secured $5 million in additional seed funding, led by Silicon-Valley based True Ventures. Skype and Atomico Founder Niklas Zennström (angel investing in a personal capacity), WordPress Founder Matt Mullenweg, Blue Bottle...

DTN announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spensa Technologies, according to a press release on prnewswire.com. Terms of the acquisition were not announced, and the sale is contingent upon Spensa shareholder approval. Spensa's mission is...

BioLumic's ultraviolet (UV) crop yield enhancement system. BioLumic, creators of the first ultraviolet (UV) crop yield enhancement system, today announced the close of $5 million in Series A financing. Led by top AgTech investors Finistere Ventures and Radicle Growth acceleration...

This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is equipped with a LiDAR camera. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis recently joined the faculty at UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) in Immokalee, writes Frank Giles on...

AgReliant Genetics, the third largest seed company in North America, and The Climate Corp., a subsidiary of Monsanto Co., have announced a data connectivity agreement between Advantage Acre, AgReliant Genetics’ suite of digital technologies, and The Climate Corp.’s Climate FieldView digital...

With increased value provided by edge computing to security improvements with Blockchain integration, IoT platforms across the board are just starting to get sexy. The intelligent digital mesh is evolving and enterprises today are paying attention to the disruption and...

Agriculture is a tough business to be in, even with a booming economy the ag world is still taking its time to recover. One thing I have learned is that in order to get ahead in this business is...

Indulge me and let’s beat a dead horse together. We all know that data is a huge deal these days. Companies that specialize in it are working overtime and companies that have no business in data are playing the...

Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) technology will be used in two pilot programs with large scale commercial growers in California. A partnership agreement has been announced between ASI, New Holland Agriculture, and E. & J. Gallo Winery, the largest family-owned...

Lindsay Corp., a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today hosted Water Matters 3.6.18 – an educational event focused on efficient irrigation and the role it plays in precision agriculture and emerging smart...

Comedian Mark Mayfield opens Commodity Classic 2018 at the General Session. Once the annual end-of-winter blowout known as Commodity Classic wraps, it basically signals that we've reached go-time for agriculture. The new products, high-yielding seed varieties, and...

Raven Industries, a global leader in precision agriculture technologies, has announced its expansion into Brazil with the opening of a regional headquarters in Paulínia, São Paulo. Raven Brasil, aligned under the company’s Applied Technology division, will include a new facility...

According to an announcement made by the Victorian Government, Australia’s leading national agtech innovation hub SproutX launched its first Australian regional hub in Mildura, writes Nicky Lung on OpenGovAsia.com. In partnership with Mildura Regional Development (MRD), SproutX will open a...

Tim Norris, CEO, Ag Info Tech. Ohio Ag Equipment, an agricultural equipment dealer, announces an alliance with Ag Info Tech, an ag-based technology dealer, to further provide our customers with enhanced technology service solutions and capabilities. Ag...

Aaron Cederman says without the Munckhof over-the-row sprayer, his limited staff would not be able to cover the 500 acre Birdhurst Orchard. (Photo: Christina Herrick) The future of farming seemed to be a consistent theme among...

As my time as an undergrad comes to a close, I look at the precision ag industry and I see an industry ripe for another breakout year in 2018. The industry has made great strides in the last several...

Indigo Ag, Inc., a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet, has launched an on-farm storage program for U.S. farmers. This program facilitates the identity preservation of grain, which underpins the marketplace that Indigo...

The monitoring of pests and disease on Brazilian farms has evolved from paper recordkeeping (above) to mobile platforms. About nine years ago, shortly after finishing my graduation, my first job was as a monitor of pests...

Lindsay Corp., a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, has launched a new and improved FieldNET mobile app. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play, the app includes enhancements that offer a...