MACA Panel: Agriculture – Then and Now
September 20, 2023
The promise that drones hinted at when they first appeared on the ag technology scene may be finally coming to pass, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.
Fertilizers are the latest target for those targeting the agriculture industry.
The association is hoping to help ag retailers and growers better assess the effectiveness of biostimulants in the market.
A new lawsuit would force EPA to regulate seed treatments the same as crop protection products.
The key buzzwords at this year’s show included women, NASA, fire, drones, and AI.
In the latest move against treated seed, the Empire State has passed legislation prohibiting the sale of certain active ingredients in a few years’ time.
When it comes to artificial intelligence, the genie is out of bottle now; there’s no putting the cork back in, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.
As more equipment is fitted with artificial intelligence (AI), the future for agriculture looks more promising than ever.
The debate regarding U.S.-grown biotech corn being exported to Mexico remains a story looking for a “happy ending.”
With agriculture most of the attention focuses on national concerns, but a recent MACA meeting focused on state legislative issues.
As equipment makers look to alternative fuels, many predict hydrogen will be the “next big thing” for the industry.
Crop projections for the 2023 growing season are out. Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers observations on the report’s findings for corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton.
More “intelligent” systems to help ag retailers and their grower-customers manage operations are on the way.
Ag retailers and their grower-customers should be on the lookout for this potentially devastating disease in 2023.
When it comes to transportation challenges, the focus needs to be on workforce for the entire ag industry in 2023, says Editor Eric Sfiligoj.
As energy companies now become involved in this market, keep an eye on soybeans.
Praxidyn’s Doug Applegate shared some findings regarding sprayer efficiency with National Farm Machinery Show attendees.
The future for growth in the seed category among ag retailers looks positive going forward.
CRU Group’s BK Morris offered up some insights into crop nutrition at the IFCA Annual Meeting.