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The Future of Farming: Technological Innovations, Opportunities, and Challenges for Producers

By Todd Janzen posted on July 13, 2017 | Posted in Industry News

In the race to the cloud, we must also be cautious so that the American farmer is not left behind. Today I will address the issues facing farmers as digitalization occurs and how the industry has begun to address these issues.

U.S. House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on 'Big Data and Agriculture: Innovation in the Air'

June 24, 2016 | Posted in Data Management, Autonomy & Robotics, Industry News

Robert Blair, farmer and VP of Agriculture for Measure, testified on Thursday, June 23, 2016, before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture's Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Blair was the first person to petition the Federal Aviation Administration for permission to use an unmanned aerial vehicle on a farm.

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[Technology Corner] What are the Top 5 Applications in Autonomy Right Now?

There was plenty of technology on display at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., a few weeks ago. Farm Equipment editor Mike Lessiter caught up with Monarch Tractor’s John Issacson and got his take on the top 5 applications in autonomy right now.

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