New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrates that near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and machine learning can provide quick, accurate and cost-effective analysis of raw agriculture products.
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Near-infrared spectroscopy models can analyze corn kernels, biomass
Moo to Do streamlines on-farm tasks for staff
Newest product from CATTLEytics wins innovation award
The Moo to Do system is a staff scheduling module for dairy operations created by CATTLElytics.
Three questions to ask before adding biologicals to cropping system
Agronomists offer guidance on what growers should look for when choosing biological products
Biological products have been around for decades, but interest in these plant-based cropping solutions has taken off with increased availability and more growers seeking new crop management options.
VIDEO: Altoz Switch snares innovation award at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
The tracked zero-turn unit crosses over from turf sector to farms with rugged design
The Altoz Switch, and distributor G.C. Duke Equipment, snared the equipment innovation award at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show.
VIDEO: Thunderstruck Ag Equipment receives innovation in agronomics award
TNT plates are designed to balance the separating area in a rotary combine
Thunderstruck Ag Equipment received the innovation in agronomics award at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show for its TNT Cover Plates.
Ontario ag tech companies continue to grow
New and established companies presented about their technology at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
The number of agriculture and food startup companies continues to grow in Ontario, judging from new and established technology companies at the AgTech Breakfast at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Companies […] Read more
Funding alignment needed to get the right livestock tech to farmers
There are opportunities to tie farmer needs to research and technology development
Addressing the gap between research dollars and the needs of the agriculture industry is critical to encourage technology development of value to farmers.
Smarter bug farming proves possible
Startup creates software to reduce costs and improve productivity of insect farming
Insect farmers face the same challenges with labour, productivity and disease that farmers of more conventional livestock do. It's still an emerging sector in North America, so not many tools are available to address these issues.
Ucrop.it gives farmers control on sustainability, farm trial data
Farmers have to approve any use of their data through a digital signature
Farmers using the Ucrop.it platform have control over who uses, sees and pays for their data.
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