Ensuring ROI in Big Data
Ag engineer offers tips for farmers considering investing in data technology Matt Darr, a professor at Iowa State University’s Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering Department With the number of Big...
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5 things to consider before diving into the world of big data More on New Technologies & Data Applications: Taking Advantage of Big Data Breaking Down Big Data 4 Ways Technology Can Lead to Profit...
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Big data can help farmers increase yields, decrease costs and ultimately increase their profits. Having the right tools to gather and make use of farm-generated data is a necessity for anyone...
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Discovering the value of integrating big data on your farm Recent advancements in precision agriculture, telematics and data analytics have paved the way for the next important step forward in...
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Two farmers share their approaches Editorial Note: This is the first in a new monthly series on new technologies and data applications that could benefit U.S. soybean farmers. Each month, we’ll focus...
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Soy Transportation Coalition rolls out expanded online calculator and app With tighter budgets, farmers are looking at how to cut costs. One way of minimizing expenses that you may not have considered...
View ArticlePrecision Decisions and More
Getting the big-picture benefits of precision ag You’ve likely heard that precision ag techniques can help you use resources wisely and tend to specific areas within a field. At the microscopic level,...
View ArticleBig Data, Big Possibilities
Using technology to take your farm to the next level Big data may sound intimidating, but farmers have been using it for years. From filing cabinets full of field maps and soil-test results to decades...
View ArticleTracing the Pace of New Technology
Equipment industry insider sees lots of helpful farm products on the way Technological advancements are happening at such a breakneck pace that it can be nearly impossible to stay up-to-date on what’s...
View ArticleAdvanced Technology on Wheels
Rapid pace of ag technology investment puts farmers in driver’s seat for innovation Agriculture is heavily influenced by technology, shaping how many farmers operate. Advances like guidance systems,...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Planting Equipment
Technology when your yield needs it most Planting has come a long way from the days of scattering seeds on the ground and hoping for the best. More on Farm Technology: Planting the Seeds of Success...
View ArticlePlanter Prep Pays Dividends
5 planter-maintenance details to add to your list this season More on Farm Technology: Planting the Seeds of Success The Evolution of Planting Equipment Advanced Technology on Wheels Tracing the Pace...
View ArticlePlanting the Seeds of Success
Planter technology helps maximize profitability As a farmer and seed dealer, Jeff Olson knows the value of getting the most from each seed. As a way to maximize productivity, Olson, who farms near...
View ArticleThe Blueprint for Building Demand
If you simply look at the numbers, there’s no doubt that U.S. soy has evolved from a support crop to a major player in the global marketplace. In 1991, the year the soy checkoff was created, the value...
View ArticleThree Ways to Use Less Water for More Profit
More on Irrigation: Helping Water and Information Flow Balancing Productivity and Stewardship Innovations in Irrigation: The Best Management Practices When Is it Time to Start Irrigating? Farmers’...
View ArticleBalancing Productivity and Stewardship
Irrigation technology helps farmers manage resources and bottom lines One of the key variables in successful soybean production is adequate and timely rainfall. In many areas of the United States where...
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Expert offers sneak peek at coming technology aimed at improving spraying efficiency More on Sprayers: Spray Technology Aids Efficiency and Stewardship Clean Sprayers to Prevent Problems 4 Tips to...
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Spray technology aids efficiency and stewardship When farmers apply pesticides, they’re managing so much more than weed and insect pressure. They’re also managing their profit potential, their...
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Practical Applications When farmers apply pesticides, they’re managing so much more than weed and insect pressure. They’re also managing their profit potential, their sustainability efforts and, to...
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Demand Starts With the Seed More protein. That’s what your soybean meal end users are demanding right now. Want to know how to meet that demand? Just ask. “The protein levels of particular soybean seed...
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