A rendition of the new genetic engineering tool CRISPR. Ag-tech fund Radicle hopes to invest in CRISPR-based technologies, among other innovations. Photo credit: National Human Genome Research Institute Ag tech gets a lot of buzz these...

As I made a West Coast swing this spring to visit companies including The Climate Corp. and Planet Labs, there was a palpable sense of – wow, the sky really now is the limit for precision agriculture. Or should I...

FarmLogs today announced the launch of its new nitrogen rescue program that helps farmers save and improve yield by addressing nitrogen deficiencies that can still be corrected late in the season. Immediately available in the Corn Belt, the comprehensive nitrogen...

The Global Agricultural Imperative Report states that in 40 years, agriculture output will have to increase 100%. During the July 17, 2016 episode of SDSU Extension Contours, a panel of South Dakota experts look at the role precision agriculture will...

Smart Farming is not just for large farms and research centers, but is starting to impact small and medium-sized farms, says Beecham Research, a leading IoT analyst and research firm that looks closely at the agriculture sector. “The farming industry...

The John Deere Operations Center provides value to growers with tools and features that enable them to easily access farm information to better manage their operations. They are able to see and analyze performance and collaborate with partners to...

American Implement, a John Deere dealership based in Kansas, and AgDNA, have announced a new partnership to deliver next generation precision ag services to farmers across west Kansas and east Colorado. Pictured are (from left):...

The organizers of INTERPOM | PRIMEURS have placed an emphasis on precision agriculture for the 2016 show. The 18th edition of INTERPOM | PRIMEURS will be held from Monday 27 to Tuesday 29 November 2016 at...

Made for growers, by growers, CropMetrics creates easy-to-use software that can be integrated with current precision ag software. The latest product, VRI 2.0 is a cloud-based software designed to adapt any grower and field to Variable Rate Irrigation –...

Who says agriculture is a low-tech enterprise? Not conglomerate Calata Corp., which has partnered with Austrian firm Pessl Instruments GmbH to sow the seed of the cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) in Philippine farming, reports Angel Palpal-Iatoc and Ronnel W....

AgJunction Inc., a leader in automated steering and machine control technology for precision agriculture, has engaged Liolios Group to lead an expanded strategic investor relations and financial communications program. "Over the past three quarters, we have made significant strides toward...

In the 10 years since Western Australian farmer Phil Longmire completed his Nuffield Scholarship on increasing profitability through precision agriculture, the technology has come a long way but the motivations remain the same, writes Tom MCkenny on FarmOnline.com.au. “We continue...

AgJunction Inc. and TeeJet Technologies, one of the world's leading application technology providers for agriculture, have entered into a global strategic partnership. AgJunction will become the preferred steering supplier for TeeJet's range of precision farming solutions. This new agreement...

Last summer, when we were in the midst of planning for our August PrecisionAg Innovation Series conference, we got an order for several attendees representing South Dakota State University. While it’s not unusual to receive multiple registrations from the same...

UK-based precision crop production company SOYL has unveiled a new field scouting app called iSOYLscout which is set to make the recording, monitoring and review of in-field problems and variation much easier for farmers. The app works on iPhones and...

Farmers and ag retailers will have the opportunity to see how precision ag technology can impact their yields and bottom lines at Jenner Precision’s Annual Customer Field Day July 14. “Today’s technology helps farmers answer critical questions like whether extra...

For 10 years, the PrecisionAg Institute has recognized outstanding people, programs, and organizations that are making a difference in the precision ag industry through its PrecisionAg Awards of Excellence. Each year’s winners have devoted their careers to the technology that improves...

According to a recently-issued joint press release, Skyward and senseFly are partnering to deliver a custom operations management software and consulting services package for senseFly aircraft. The package, available for customers in North America through the senseFly distribution network or...

Asmus Farm Supply (AFS) of Rake, IA, has signed an agreement to use the MZB Precision Farming System as their precision platform. AFS will be integrating the MZB platform into their five main locations in Rake, Estherville and Manly,...

Logan Dyer, right, a Precision Ag student at Clark State, talks with Ohio State University associate professor James Jasinski about the drone they’ve been using to map their pumpkin field at the OSU Research Farm...