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Making precision livestock tech more feasible  

Michigan State University researchers are trying to identify where precision livestock technology can best suit the needs and budgets of pork producers. Animal Science professor Janice Sigford tells Brownfield, “Some of the things that producers want the most help with, not surprisingly, are some...

Precision Breeding

Precision breeding can help farmers address challenges by designing customized products that are fit for every acre. The head of North American hybrid product development, Michael Kovach, explains more in this episode of Managing for Profit. The post

Don’t be afraid of precision technology

A Case IH field representative says precision ag technology is designed to enhance equipment logistics. Kendal Quandahl says FieldOps was launched this year and comes standard in new Case IH equipment. “The really cool thing at Case IH is we design it with farmers,”...

Precision Conservation Management

For nearly ten years, the Illinois Corn Checkoff has invested in the Precision Conservation Management program to help farmers realize the economics of in-field conservation. In this Managing for Profit, three Illinois farmers share their experience with PCM. The post

Syngenta partners with Taranis on AI-driven precision service

Syngenta and Taranis are partnering to help farmers use artificial intelligence to make agronomic decisions. Syngenta digital ag solutions marketing manager Meade McDonald says the collaboration has the potential to revolutionize farming using the power of AI-driven precision. “This service will enable retailers to...

Using precision agriculture with Microsoft and FFA’s FarmBeats for Students

Precision agriculture is becoming more important for farmers and ranchers, but is also creating career opportunities for ag students. The National FFA Organization and Microsoft are featuring FarmBeats for Students, a program that helps ag teachers integrate precision ag technology into their classrooms. Microsoft program...

Precision Conservation Management benefitting farm profitability

The operations manager with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says data generated by the program is impacting farmer’s profitability. Clay Bess, who’s based in southeastern Illinois, says tillage practices matter. “Anything more than a couple passes of tillage does not return on the bottom line...