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Ag tech startup MyAnIML and USDA find first-of-its-kind facial recognition technology successfully analyzes cattle muzzles to predict illness.

The future home of the American Royal moves forward on facility to “create a food and agriculture innovation district that will be unlike any other in the world,” said Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.

The results of the Realtors Land Institute - Iowa Chapter's September Land Trends and Values Survey show a decline in the rate of land value increase.

The data collected by the FS agronomists, including estimated yield and number of locations sampled, is uploaded to the FS Agronomy Yield Analyzer.

The SCN Coalition’s new SCN Profit Checker tool allows growers and their crop advisors to estimate the financial toll of soybean cyst nematode in each field.

Purina Animal Nutrition gathers supply chain to discuss opportunities and challenges with beef-on-dairy segment.

Agtech startup MyAnIML™ announces a hardware update designed to support the implementation of its AI-enabled predictive health platform in commercial feedlot and dairy operations. 

North American Meat Institute says proposed rules for a 'Product of the USA' label are again likely to result in trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico costing American consumers billions of dollars.

By combining the platforms, users will get a streamlined accounting process for optimizing their equipment fleet and gain a better understanding of their equipment productivity, costs and replacement needs.

Trust In Beef™ announced Syngenta has joined as a partner of the collaborative value chain program helping ranchers integrate climate-smart agriculture systems into their operations

Registration is open for the 2022 U.S. CattleTrace Symposium, to be held November 17 and 18 at the at the American Royal Center in Kansas City, MO.

Virtual fencing system provides advanced technology to cattle producers and ranchers to manage natural resources more effectively.

With the industry becoming increasingly more digital, is your farm's electronic data protected and computer systems secure?

"We are pleased to welcome Big Cob Hybrids as the newest member of our Rob-See-Co family," said Rob Robinson, Rob-See-Co CEO. "Rob-See-Co and Big Cob Hybrids are family-owned companies with similar cultures and values.

These goals and targets aim to identify and supplement sustainability practices and support the collection of benchmarking data for current industry sustainability efforts.

Merck Animal Health has introduced two new tools to bring important cattle health information to cattle producers’ fingertips.

When closed, the transaction will establish a 50/50 joint venture.   JFC III’s production will be marketed by OCP and Koch Fertilizer, LLC.

Report reveals a shift to technology to support existing farming practices as globally producers look to innovate in the face of changing market pressures.

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., funded by the Beef Checkoff, announced a new partnership with celebrity athlete and former football star Tony Romo at the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention.

U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Trust In Food sign letter of agreement to collaborate through Trust In Beef Program to empower beef producers.

U.S. Senators and Representatives introduce legislation that seeks to return fairness to the cattle marketplace dominated by four major meat packers.

Warren County, Missouri, has been selected by American Foods Group (AFG) as the planned location for a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility, pending final approval.

Rep. Axne shares November election plans, following a press release urging congress to pass additional legislation to alleviate supply chain bottlenecks and promote U.S. manufacturing.

Nomination deadline for The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) 2022 4R Advocate Awards program is November 5. The program recognizes farmers and fertilizer retailers for their commitment to nutrient stewardship.

Addressing mental health is a significant challenge in rural America due to unique barriers. Rural Minds™ provides education and resources to confront the stigma of mental illness.

Since 1998, Headsight has built a global reputation for designing and developing world-class, harvesting row guidance and height sensing technologies.

Field Fresh Farms, a leading grower/shipper of conventional and organic produce, will be introducing its new baby hemp greens product at PMA Foodservice at booth 506 in Monterey, CA July 21-22.

Citing an “acute and critical need” magnified by another all-too-familiar drought, a national coalition urged Senate leaders yesterday to take action to address the shortcomings of aging water infrastructure.

JBS USA says it has invested $130 million to increase production capacities at two of its major beef processing facilities in Grand Island and Omaha, Neb., and announced annualized wage increases over the past year.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced a new tool in the war against feral hogs with the release of a new hog contraceptive bait entering the market this week.

JBS USA announced it has suffered an organized cyberattack that has affected servers supporting its IT systems in North America and Australia.

Washington state’s leading agricultural groups are appealing to Gov. Inslee to repeal recently renewed Covid-19 emergency rules for farm workers using temporary housing.

Several challenges prevent farmers from collecting and sharing data on their production practices, but there is ample opportunity to empower farmer’s digital transition.

Leading food and agriculture associations sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai communicating growing concerns over the rapid deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship.

Trust In Food, a Farm Journal initiative to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agriculture, announces the completion of the first wave of regional conservation agriculture programming for farmers in five states.

Dr. Jacqueline Applegate and Dr. Jeremy Williams to Accelerate Growth and Digital Convergence

MiCrop Fungicide Powered by F Value Technology delivers innovation, proven performance and enhanced return on investment and will be available from Albaugh’s distribution partners and ag retailers this spring.

New research shows Enogen corn for feed, fed to cattle as grain or silage, helps convert starch to sugar more efficiently, resulting in more readily available energy for livestock, thus providing environmental benefits.

CommoditAg has added Topcon as its newest supplier offering precision management tools to bring efficiency and productivity to nearly every phase of the farming operation.

FAST Global Solutions, Inc. announces the divestiture of the Fast Ag Solutions product lines and associated facilities in Windom, MN and Gilman, IL to the existing management team led by Cody Fast. 

The J.R. Simplot Company announced a collection of global sustainability targets in four areas aimed at major reductions over a 10-year period

The charismatic Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh was well known as a leading expert on agricultural policy and agricultural economics. For more than four decades he was a top adviser to politicians of both major political parties.

Elanco's new protein, planet and pet pledges aim to provide improved access to nutritious protein, reduce the company’s footprint on the planet, and support healthy pets that support people’s wellbeing.

Ag Manufacturing & Technology, Inc., announced that they have raised $1.3 million in financing led by venture capital firm Innova Memphis.

This program recognizes farmers and fertilizer retailers.

The new M4 Series is now available at authorized Kubota dealers nationwide.

AgLaunch, based in Memphis, Tenn., will be expanding its Farm-Centric Innovation Model to create agriculture businesses, attract investment capital, and enable farmers to participate in the innovation process.

The new cover crop seeder option provides economical one-pass planting and incorporation with the Rolling Harrow soil conditioner by itself, or combined with a lead tillage tool for enhanced residue sizing and tillage.  

New Leader is designing a custom dry spreader based on their NL5000 G5 for the DOT Power Platform.

Kioti is introducing eight new models of tractors to its North American lineup.