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Organizations Supporting Tech Hub LIVE

Cindy Zimmerman

AgGateway and the Agricultural Retailers Association are two of the annual Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo supporting organizations for one very good reason – because their members attend. “For the last 13 years, AgGateway has done a lot of work in the whole technology space and bringing data interoperability,” said AgGateway Executive Vice President Jeremy Wilson. “This conference has …

AgGateway, AgWired Precision, ARA, Audio, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

Farmerhood Seeks Help for Ukrainian Farmers

Cindy Zimmerman

As a sponsor of Tech Hub LIVE, EarthDaily Agro had the opportunity to introduce attendees to a global charity working to provide humanitarian relief to Ukrainian farmers. FARMERHOOD.org is a charitable collective that includes leading agricultural companies such as Syngenta and Land O’Lakes designed to help the smaller farmers impacted by the ongoing conflict with Russia. “And we offer them …

AgWired Precision, Audio, International, Precision Agriculture, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

Third Tech Hub LIVE Proves Premier Status

Cindy Zimmerman

It was only two years ago that the very first Tech Hub LIVE debuted in Des Moines and already it has proven itself to be the premier event for advancing tech-enabled agriculture. Meister Media Worldwide chairman and CEO Gary Fitzgerald was very pleased with the success of the event this year. “I’ve been told it’s 25 or 30 percent growth …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Media, Precision Agriculture, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

Tech Hub LIVE Hears From Farmers

Cindy Zimmerman

During this week’s conference and expo in Des Moines, Tech Hub LIVE attendees heard from some farmers in the field about topics such as autonomy, data management, and implementing climate-smart agriculture (CSA). Kyle Daeley, Associate Director- Food & Agriculture, Publicis Sapient, moderated the Farmer Panel General Session featuring Jason Kieser, Creekwood Ag, Illinois; Doug Applegate, Applegate Acres, Iowa and Praxidyn; …

ag retailers, AgGateway, AgWired Precision, Audio, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

2023 Ag Tech Awards of Excellence

Cindy Zimmerman

Tech Hub LIVE 2023 honored industry leaders this week with the CropLife Ag Tech Awards of Excellence, part of the Global Ag Tech Initiative. CropLife Media editor Eric Sfiligoj presented the annual awards. Clark Bell of Aqua-Yield was presented with the Legacy in Ag Tech Award. Under his leadership, Aqua-Yield has developed a technology unlike anything else in the market, …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

Women in Ag Tech Hold First Meeting

Cindy Zimmerman

A new organization was born in Des Moines this week at the 2023 Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo – Women in Ag Tech or WiAT (pronounced wyatt). It was a year ago at the 2022 Tech Hub LIVE in Indianapolis that Meister Media Worldwide CEO Gary Fitzgerald mentioned the idea to new CropLive Media Group Editor Lara Sowinski and …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

Greater Des Moines Welcomes Tech Hub LIVE

Cindy Zimmerman

The Greater Des Moines Partnership went all out to welcome the 3rd Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo back to Des Moines where it all began just two short years ago. The biggest crowd for the event yet gathered for fun and games, great food and fellowship with a ’90s theme at Ricochet in downtown Des Moines just a stroll …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

Third Tech Hub LIVE Spotlights Innovative Companies

Cindy Zimmerman

The third annual Tech Hub LIVE is set to open its doors next week and bring together the largest gathering yet of ag tech practitioners, thought leaders, and innovative solution providers, with some of the industry’s leading companies on display. Tech Hub LIVE offers an unparalleled opportunity for ag retailers, distributors, consultants, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the ag supply …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology

Third Tech Hub LIVE Ready for Action

Cindy Zimmerman

Organizers of the third annual Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo, July 24-26 in Des Moines, are expecting it to be the best one yet. “This will be the biggest Tech Hub LIVE,” said conference program chair Lara Sowinski, CropLife Media. “Our sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, all the numbers are exceeding what we’ve had previously.” The event debuted in Des Moines …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Tech Hub LIVE, Technology