The second day of the VISION Conference carried just as much energy as the first and attendees were just as engaged and eager to participate. Jennifer Goldston, president and founder of AgTech PR set the stage for the day by talking about messaging and comparing the issues of today with the issues being addressed in the industry and general media …
Infusing Ag Tech Into the Future
“Ag tech is the driver for all agriculture going forward,” declared VISION Conference keynote speaker Brian Lutz with Corteva Agriscience. However, when it comes to agricultural technology, there is a difference between solutions on the farm and the enabling technology that makes those solutions possible. Lutz, who is VP of Agricultural Solutions for Corteva, explained the difference by comparing tractors …
Precision Ag News 1/24
The International Agri-Center is set to hold the 57th annual World Ag Expo, welcoming attendees and exhibitors from around the world for the “Best Farm Show on Dirt” February 13-15. World Ag Expo provides a platform for networking, education, and business in one of the most productive ag counties in the United States. In 2023, the show saw 108,233 attendees …
Women in Ag Tech Meet Up at VISION
The fledgling Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) organization held its second in-person meeting ever prior to the opening of the VISION Conference in Glendale, Arizona this week. While the group of women meeting was a bit smaller than the first meeting last year at Tech Hub LIVE, they are mighty, brilliant, and filled with enthusiasm to grow the ag tech …
VISION Keynote Offers Ag Tech Adoption Outlook
The keynote speaker for this year’s VISION Conference kicked off the event by providing some insights to ag technology executives about the future of the industry. As an agricultural technology specialist with McKinsey & Company, Vasanth Ganesan is super excited about ag tech but recognizes some of the trends and challenges the industry is facing. “The adoption of technology has …
Precision Ag News 1/17
“Unlocking the Value of Innovation” is the theme of the 2024 VISION Conference coming up January 23-24 in Glendale, Arizona, preceded by the co-located Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) meeting January 21-22. Register at https://www.thevisionconference.com/register/ and save $200 with Promo Code: LASTCHANCE. The 2024 class of Brevant brand corn features 40 new products with industry-leading genetics and traits. Farmers will …
Previewing the VISION Conference
Unlocking the value of innovation is the theme of the 2024 VISION Conference coming up January 23-24 in Glendale, Arizona, preceded by the co-located Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) meeting January 21-22. Powered by Meister Media Worldwide’s Global AgTech Initiative, the VISION Conference is the premier event where forward-thinking executives of the ag tech community come together to chart the …
Precision Ag News 1/10
A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS), university and industry scientists has spotted a new genetic vulnerability to tolpyralate herbicide in 49 varieties of corn, marking the first report of the weed control posing a danger to the staple crop. The finding, reported in the December issue of Pest Management Science, will enable farmers to avoid crop losses, such as …
DPH Biologicals Poised for Growth With Ownership Transition
DPH Biologicals, a leading biological company formed in 2018, has announced a management-led buyout with a private investment group, while the company will continue to market under the DPH Biologicals brand and continue to provide the same high-quality products and service. “With proven science, robust field data, strong industry relationships and a focus on biologicals, we are proud of DPH …
Truterra Announces 2024 Programs and Expanded Eligibility
Truterra is announcing programs for farmers to enroll in for 2024, with several new developments. Among the program options for enrollment is Truterra’s leading carbon program, which in just two years paid farmers more than $9 million for more than 462,000 metric tons of carbon benefits created through farming practices such as planting cover crops or reducing how often fields …