The startups participating in the program will receive intensive mentoring, $40,000 in seed funding, field trips to investor and mentor companies, outreach, networking and presentation 
opportunities.

DuPont joins PrecisionHawk's previously announced round of series C funding, alongside Intel Capital, Verizon Ventures, Yamaha Motor, USAA, NTT Docomo, Millennium Technology Value Partners and the Innovate Indiana Fund.

The collaboration allows the seamless flow of information between Trimble Connected Farm, a Web-based farm management solution that includes wireless data transfer, and Encirca services, which are tailored decision services offered by DuPont Pioneer.

The program creates precise input modeling for phosphorus, potassium and lime. It also allows growers to make real-time modifications to fertility plans based on their field and zone specific nutrient needs, fertilizer budgets and yield goals.

DuPont Pioneer and Raven Industries today announced a collaboration to allow for the seamless flow of information generated through Pioneer Encirca services to Raven Viper 4 and other compatible field computers by leveraging Raven’s Slingshot wireless connectivity solution.

DuPont Pioneer announced plans for a new grower pilot program that will expand on the input management offerings in its recently launched Encirca Yield services platform to include phosphorous and potassium management.

Is 500-bushel corn really attainable? Those involved with the new Illinois-based company 360 Yield Center think so, through better identification and management of limiting factors in the field.