E76: Farm Machinery vs. Supply Chains

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We talk with Progressive Farmer Senior Editor Dan Miller about the latest in what to expect in the months ahead in the equipment market, and how to prepare for a year when it might not be possible to get needed parts and equipment fast.

2021 DTN Ag Summit

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Hear from industry experts on their perspectives on carbon markets and what the future may hold for sequestering carbon. Check out Ag Summit’s full agenda and get your tickets!

Getting your Customers Started with Digital Farming

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Your producers are often tasked with monitoring and tracking every aspect of their operation to stay productive and profitable. As agriculture becomes a more competitive industry, increasing efficiencies and remaining ahead of competitors is a priority. So it is little wonder why digital farming has grown in popularity, quickly becoming a necessity for agribusinesses and farmers the world over. 

What Is Precision Agriculture?

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Precision agriculture describes a method of farming with greater accuracy and efficiency. Greater precision equates to increased profitability. Precision agriculture, therefore, results in the dual benefit of higher crop yields with a lesser impact on the environment.

How Is Machine Learning Used in Agriculture?

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Machine learning (ML) has already begun to play an important role in making agriculture more efficient and effective. Precision ag relies on the gathering, processing, and analysis of data for more efficient agricultural production.

What Tasks Are Agricultural Robots Performing?

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Technological innovation is not being motivated by innovation for innovation’s sake. The goal of increased efficiency (the need to produce more with less) is being driven by such urgent global forces as a growing population, increased urbanization, and a chronic labor shortage.

Ag Summit – Young Farmers

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Agriculture’s next generation of farmers deals with unique challenges. At this year’s DTN Ag Summit, hear from Progressive Farmer’s Class of 2022 America’s Best Young Farmers & Ranchers and how they overcome these obstacles. Register today and save $100!

The Best Time for Buying Commodities

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Any investor or day trader will tell you that timing is everything, and that statement proves true when working with commodities. Successful commodity traders also understand that their market strategies rely largely on the quality of the data they use. There are many different trading platforms for commodities available, but not all of them offer all the features you need in one place.

E75: Ag Summit in Focus

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Katie Dehlinger has updates on what to expect from the 2021 DTN Ag Summit, hosted this year in Chicago, from a master class on ag markets all the way to a dueling pianos bash to celebrate the best young farmers and ranchers in the country.