ZimmCast 731 – Celebration of Modern Ag in DC

Cindy Zimmerman

The second Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall was bigger and better than the first in 2022 with over 50 exhibits spotlighting the Future of Food and Farming. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) partnered with member companies and ag organizations to hold the three-day event which featured combine harvesters, milking equipment, sprayers and planters, irrigation equipment, tractors …

AEM, AgWired Precision, Audio, Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Sustainability, Technology, ZimmCast

GRAINCO FS Offers App Developed with Intelinair

Cindy Zimmerman

This crop season, GRAINCO FS is offering myFS Agronomy as its latest digital agronomic tool for on-farm data-driven decision-making for its farmer customers in Kendall, LaSalle, and Grundy counties in Illinois. The new digital platform and app, developed with Intelinair, provides in-season and postseason actionable insights and analytics for improved operational efficiency and return on investment. For years, GRAINCO FS …

AgWired Precision, Cooperatives, FS System, GROWMARK, Precision Agriculture, Technology

DPH Bio Receives BioAgTech Innovator Award

Cindy Zimmerman

DPH Biologicals’ RegenAphex® received the first runner-up BioAgTech Innovator Award at the recent BioAgTech World Congress. RegenAphex is a plant-based liquid humus extract that fosters biological product innovation to improve soil and crop health by providing a superfood base of readily available organic carbon. “RegenAphex is the culmination of DPH Biological’s unwavering commitment to unlocking the potential of the biological …

AgWired Precision, Biologicals, Precision Agriculture, Technology

AgTech PR Introduces Advisory Board

Cindy Zimmerman

AgTech PR, a global communications firm specializing in agriculture technology, has announced its inaugural Advisory Board of women leaders driving transformative change in agriculture who will provide AgTech PR with industry insights and strategic guidance to help advance the organization’s purpose. “When I founded AgTech PR, I set out three objectives: to champion technology that adds tangible value to our …

AgWired Precision, people, Precision Agriculture, Technology

Liechtenstein Group Invests in PowerPollen

Cindy Zimmerman

International investment company the Liechtenstein Group, known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovative technologies, is leading a funding round in Iowa-based company PowerPollen, which has developed a unique technology that allows pollen to be collected, preserved, and applied on-demand. PowerPollen’s patented technology and hardware collects pollen from male plants, and then preserves the viability of the pollen up …

pollinators, Rice, Sustainability, Technology

DWFI Podcast 35 – Nebraska’s Agtech Innovation Ecosystem

Cindy Zimmerman

Farmers are the original agtech innovators. As the population grows, and water resources become scarcer, there is a need for continued innovation in agricultural technologies, and a ready network to foster and accelerate them. The 2024 Nebraska Agtech Innovation Ecosystem Map, jointly published by Water for Food and The Combine AgTech Incubator by Invest Nebraska, outlines the ecosystem for entrepreneurs …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Technology, Water for Food

MyLand Announces Water Saving Data for World Water Day

Cindy Zimmerman

Soil health company MyLand celebrated World Water Day this year by releasing new data on water conservation benefits achieved through its Soil as a Service (SaaS) offering, demonstrating MyLand’s impact on water conservation in Arizona and California. MyLand partners with growers to improve soil health and soil function by harnessing the land’s native organics, resulting in profound impacts on water …

AgWired Precision, land, Precision Agriculture, Soil, Technology, Water

Cargill Elevate™ Offers Grain Marketing Solutions

Cindy Zimmerman

Cargill is offering farmers a new way to enhance profitability with Cargill Elevate™, featuring a mix of market insights, pricing solutions, world-class expertise, and access to robust farm management platforms. “Our grain representatives actively listen to farmers and understand that no two farmers have the exact same needs. Cargill’s industry-leading portfolio of pricing solutions empowers farmers to take charge and …

AgWired Precision, Precision Agriculture, Technology

Harnessing Ag Tech for Sustainable Ag

Cindy Zimmerman

As the agricultural landscape grapples with macro issues such as extreme weather, economic pressures, and evolving consumer demands, growers are compelled to not only prepare for challenges but also adapt their entire business models. Harnessing Ag Tech for Sustainable Ag was the title of a panel at the recent VISION Conference that explored how cutting-edge agricultural technology serves as a …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Technology

Amazon Web Services Supports VISION

Cindy Zimmerman

Cross-Industry Insights: Accelerating Ag Tech Advancement and Adoption was the title of one of the panels at the recent VISION Conference, taking a look at how different industries might be addressing challenges parallel to those in agriculture. Ram Devarajulu, Cambridge Consultants, moderated the panel which included Ron Osborne, Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cassie Edgar, McKee Voorhees & Sease PLC; and …

AgWired Precision, Audio, Precision Agriculture, Technology