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Verdant Delivers Multi-Action Robot for Specialty Crops

Cindy Zimmerman

Verdant Robotics today announced the expansion of its robot-as-a-service (RaaS) model to develop the first multi-action, autonomous farm-robot for specialty crop farmers. Verdant raised $21.5 million to develop the robot, which is capable of millimeter-accurate spraying, laser weeding, and AI-based digital crop modeling. Verdant has already contracted to service approximately 40% of the U.S. carrot market exclusively for the next …

AgWired Precision, AI, Audio, Precision Agriculture, robotics

SABIC Signs Agreement With Intrinsyx Bio

Cindy Zimmerman

SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals with a focus on agri-nutrients, has signed a technology collaboration agreement with Intrinsyx Bio, a California based company focused on the development and commercialization of endophytes (plant microbes) that can increase crop yields and optimize fertilizer usage. As part of this collaboration, SABIC will be evaluating Intrinsyx Bio’s patented endophyte products’ technology and …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, Farming, Fertilizer, Precision Agriculture

Precision Ag News 2/16

Carrie Muehling

Invaio Sciences, Inc., a Flagship Pioneering company focused on unlocking the potential of the planet’s interdependent natural systems to solve pressing agricultural, sustainability, and environmental challenges, announced the appointment of Hugh Grant to its Board of Directors. Overall ag tractor sales in the U.S. and Canada continued rising into January 2022, while combine harvesters slowed for the month according to …

AgWired Precision, Precision Ag Bytes, Precision Agriculture

New Holland Methane Power Tractor Debuts

Cindy Zimmerman

New Holland Agriculture North America has announced the U.S. launch of the world’s first production T6 Methane Power tractor, which is making its public debut this week at the 2022 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. The T6 Methane Power tractor is a key element in New Holland’s Energy Independent Farm concept, closing the loop of a true circular economy, …

AgWired Animal, AgWired Precision, Animal Agriculture, Audio, Energy, Livestock, New Holland, Tractor

Precision Ag News 2/9

Carrie Muehling

Salford Group welcomes David Webster as their new Director of Commercial Application. Rob-See-Co now carries Streamline Ag seed-driven crop input products. Streamline Ag’s product line, which address the full crop cycle, from pre-plant to post-harvest, will offer Rob-See-Co’s growers improved plant and soil health, and increased crop yields. WOLF TRAX® Dry Dispersible Powder (DDP®) micronutrients, from Koch Agronomic Services (Koch), …

AgWired Precision, Precision Ag Bytes, Precision Agriculture

Precision Ag News 2/2

Carrie Muehling

New West Genetics announces AMPLIFY, a family of hemp varieties with a genetic trait that doubles grain and flower yields. This trait enables the transformation of hemp from a small acre specialty crop to a large-scale, commercially competitive hybrid crop. Bayer announced its 2022 cohort of Grants4Ag grant recipients who were chosen to receive awards ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 …

AgWired Precision, Precision Ag Bytes, Precision Agriculture

Broadband is Vital for Farming Future VISION

Cindy Zimmerman

One of the big takeaways at the recent VISION Conference was that broadband access in the countryside is imperative for the future of regenerative agriculture, automation, connectivity, and transparency in the food supply chain. The United Soybean Board sponsors the conference because innovation and technology play a major role in the soybean checkoff strategic plan. North Dakota farmer Jay Myers, …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Technology, USB

AEM Panelists Share Views on Precision at VISION

Cindy Zimmerman

Representatives from three of the largest farm equipment manufacturers shared their views on the precision vision for the future at the The 2022 VISION Conference last week in Phoenix, Arizona. The panel was organized by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and focused on the role that OEMs have in helping agriculture be more sustainable. “Our job is to make …

AEM, Agribusiness, AgWired Precision, Audio, Case IH, John Deere, Media, Precision Agriculture

Precision Ag News 1/27

Carrie Muehling

Agmatix, a start-up AgTech business owned by leading global specialty minerals company, ICL, announces the launch of its Plant Nutrition Carbon Footprint Optimizer within its highly acclaimed new data technology platform. Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC and Caleb Oxendale of Oxendale Ag, LLC announced a new dealership agreement to serve farmers in Northwest Indiana. Sakata Seed America recently announced the …

AgWired Precision, Precision Ag Bytes, Precision Agriculture

SIMPAS-applied Solutions Adds First Liquid Formulation

Cindy Zimmerman

AMVAC® announces its iNvigorate® Biological is the first liquid product available for application using the SIMPAS® system on corn and soybeans. iNvigorate – developed by Agrinos®, now an American Vanguard® Company – is part of AMVAC’s expanding line of biological and Green Solutions products. iNvigorate creates a highly productive microbial community when applied to the soil, assisting in nutrient uptake, …

AgWired Precision, AMVAC, Corn, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture, Soybean