Transforming Crop Insurance: How the SWITCH Model is Revolutionizing Hail Damage Assessment

04/29/25, 05:30 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | Business Development, | crop insurance, | weather

Launched in 2021, the Severe Weather Induced Trends of Crop Health (SWITCH) model leverages remote sensing and proprietary Farmers Edge data models to create detailed, field-level maps of hail damage.

AI Comes to Food Supply Chain Compliance: Automation Targets One of the Sector's Most Challenging Bottlenecks

04/28/25, 05:34 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | AI, | traceability, | Webinar

New tools like AI-based document scanners are now being implemented to help manage the growing administrative burden of meeting growing compliance demands. These tools automatically extract compliance data from documents, eliminating the need for manual entry and reviews.

Not Your Average Ag Pest, Why Mosquitoes Deserve a Spot on the Radar

04/24/25, 05:26 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | pest management

With the 2025 mosquito season upon us, we believe it’s important to spotlight the risks these pests pose to human health and overall agricultural productivity. Their expanding habitat range, driven largely in part by climate change, makes it clear: awareness is critical.

Mitigating 6 Financial Risks of Implementing New Farming Technology

04/22/25, 05:24 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | Business Development

Farmers should view agri-tech as a long-term investment that supports growth over time, not a quick fix for short-term challenges. Smart technology adoption starts with careful planning, honest budgeting and asking the right questions before purchasing.

What Is a Camera Module – And What Are Its Components?

04/17/25, 05:26 AM | Precision Farming | cameras

Camera modules can be integrated into embedded vision devices like drones, industrial equipment, etc. They consist of components such as sensors, lenses, interfaces, and more. Get expert insights into how they work, their popular types, and more.

Stuck in the Past | Why Farmers Are Replacing Sticky Traps with Real-Time Insect Monitoring

04/14/25, 05:14 PM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | pest management

While sticky traps have served their purpose over the years, they come with significant drawbacks. These old school monitoring tools demand regular attention and manual data collection — which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Chicken or Egg? The AgTech Adoption Dilemma

04/08/25, 05:34 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | AgTech, | Business Development

The question is: What’s the real barrier? Are farmers slow to adopt, or is technology too difficult to implement? The reality is more complex, and agribusinesses need a better approach to drive digital transformation.

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Iowa Innovation Puts Green Ammonia to the Test

04/25/25, 05:26 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | Fertilizer

Anhydrous ammonia is a key nitrogen fertilizer, prized for its high nitrogen content and cost-efficiency—making it especially effective for boosting corn yields.

Mouser Explores Smart Tech in Farming with Agriculture Resource Hub

04/23/25, 05:26 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | AgTech, | IoT

Technological advancements, like satellites, have enabled farmers to track changes in land use, such as crop growth and vegetation health, which helps feed the growing global population while maintaining sustainable practices.

Agnomy - Making Ag Services Easier for Farmers

04/21/25, 10:19 AM | Precision Farming, | Supply Chain | Data Management

Whether managing hundreds of acres or just getting started, Agnomy makes sourcing services vital to your operation easier. For farmers who may not yet have the benefit of a large network, finding the right service providers shouldn't be another obstacle.

igus® Introduces Compact, PTFE-Free Linear Guide for Precise Positioning

04/29/25, 02:00 PM | Precision Farming | igus

Engineered from lubrication-free, high-performance polymers and aluminum, the guide offers a lightweight, hygienic and low-maintenance alternative to complex mechanical and electronic adjustment systems.

2025 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook shares global feed production survey data

04/29/25, 06:26 AM | Precision Farming | Supply Chain

Data collected from 14 th annual global feed survey estimates world feed production increased in 2024 by 1.2% to 1.396 billion metric tons

Topcon Agriculture to Showcase Innovative Precision Farming Solutions at Agrishow 2025 in Brazil

04/29/25, 06:24 AM | Precision Farming | Supply Chain

Topcon's participation at Agrishow 2025 reflects our commitment to providing farmers with practical technologies that address their everyday challenges while improving overall farm productivity and sustainability.

igus® - Free heavy-duty plastic bearings sample box

igus® - Free heavy-duty plastic bearings sample box

The iglide® heavy-duty sample box provides a selection of five unique iglide bearings, each suitable for use in heavy-duty equipment due to their self-lubricating, dirt-resistant properties. Each bearing material boasts unique benefits and is best suited for different application conditions, though each can withstand surface pressures of at least 11,603 psi at 68°F.

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(East Providence, RI, United States of America)

In agricultural applications, solutions that can stand up to rough conditions such as dirt, dust, heat, shock and edge loads are essential. Igus makes this possible with its cable carriers and plastic bearings that are characterized by their outstanding resilience and long service life. These products can be used in tractors, disc harrows, fertilizers, field sprayers, and other agricultural equipment. In many applications, metallic bushings or recirculating ball bearing guides can be replaced by self-lubricating polymer plain bearings to not only improve technology, but significantly reduce costs as well.