Semios, a leading precision-farming platform for permanent crops, announced it is acquiring Agworld, a leading data-driven farm management platform, to deliver even more benefits to growers around the globe.
At a recent Fendt press event in Lake Geneva, Wis., AGCO gave those present an up-close and personal look at the second iteration of its prototype autonomous planter row unit: the Xaver.
USDA's crop progress report for the week ended August 22 reported 41% of corn dented, in line with the 41% reported dented in the same week last year. The 5-year average for corn dented in this week was 38%.
Deere & Company reported net income of $1.790 billion for the second quarter ended May 2, 2021, or $5.68 per share, compared with net income of $666 million, or $2.11 per share, for the quarter ended May 3, 2020.
Entrepreneurs whose startups commercialize Purdue technology in any agricultural field are now eligible to apply for Purdue fund's semiannual competition. The $2 million Ag-Celerator Fund will accept applications from all Purdue startup technologies that impact the agricultural field.
Topcon Agriculture has further strengthened its commitment to the industry through a major sponsorship with the National FFA Organization. The company committed to sponsoring the National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Award for “Grain Production – Entrepreneurship.”
USDA's crop progress report for the week ended August 15 reported 22% of corn dented, above the 21% reported dented in the same week last year. The 5-year average for corn dented in this week was 22%.
Brandt Tractor Ltd. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Cervus Equipment Corporation for $19.50 per share in cash, valuing Cervus at approximately $302 million on an equity value basis.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Casey Niemann, President and CEO of West Des Moines, Iowa-based AgriSync, to its Ag Sector Board as its newest member.
Deere and Company is acquiring Bear Flag Robotics, a startup that develops autonomous driving technology compatible with existing machines. Deere is paying $250 million for the Silicon Valley-based startup, according to an announcement by the company on Aug. 5.
Verdant Robotics showed off its new Sharpshooter at the FIRA Conference a few weeks ago. Dubbed the only robotic precision application system that aims before it shoots, Sharpshooter uses Bullseye Aim & Apply Technology.
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.