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Ag-Analytics acquires AcreValue
from Granular
Ag-Analytics, a leading farmland data technology
software provider has acquired AcreValue, a farmland
information and evaluation platform, from Granular.
Ag-Analytics’ expertise in precision farm analytics,
sustainability metrics and GIS mapping technology will
advance AcreValue’s capabilities to deliver enhanced
land management tools.
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Reducing environmental impacts and
increasing yields is the game, and we
have several winners
The winning concepts of the Next Gen Fertilizer
Innovations Challenge, created by the USDA and EPA,
include several solutions that reduce the impacts
of fertilizers on the environment – all the while
maintaining or increasing crop yields.
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New biological breaks down
resilient crop residue
Frenchman Valley Coop recently announced a new
biological designed to break down difficult crop
residue, CARBON CYCLE
™
. The product triggers
biological activity using a unique collection of bacteria
and amino acids that quickens residue decay and
releases nutrients faster.
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AGCO streamlining support for
farmers with mixed-fleets
Although there are some, not all farmers bleed only
green, red, blue, etc. – often it’s a combination of colors
that make up a farmer’s inventory of equipment. In
a push to streamline support services for farmers
with mixed-fleet operations, AGCO is piloting its
Precision Ag Line program, which will support John
Deere, Topcon, Trimble, Precision Planting and Raven
technologies.
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Clemson students develop system
to minimize crop waste and
help farmers save money
Two Clemson university students have developed an
unmanned ground vehicle, Argus UGV, that can travel
down crop rows taking reliable and autonomous
measurements of plant density and volume. Sound
expensive? You’ll be pleasantly surprised. The Argus
systems model is designed as a subscription-based
service – the estimated total cost per day of operation
would be only $75.
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