DIY, green-on-brown sprayers are already applying herbicide to fallow ground, built with open-source design, camera-based detection, and off-the-shelf parts for a song—as in $280.
As Anxiety Levels Increase, Farmers Eye Acreage Shifts
Another red flag is being raised for the farm economy. In June, the Ag Economy Barometer, by Purdue University and the CME Group, fell to a reading of 97.
Wilbur-Ellis To Acquire Livestock/Pet Feed Company
"We look forward to welcoming the Emmert team and we're excited about the capabilities this acquisition provides," said Matt Fanta, President of Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition.
Inside Look at Agoro Carbon's $9 Million to Farmers In Its First Year
The Agoro Carbon program is a 10-year contract which pays for a change practice aiming to increase carbon sequestration. These include cover crops, no-till, reduced tillage, nitrogen management and rotational grazing.