Farming & Ag News

Ag Technology

The practical potential for artificial intelligence (AI) on the farm

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into our daily lives and virtually every industry you can think of, from food and farming to transportation, entertainment, manufacturing and banking, to name just a few. In agriculture, AI offers farmers and others the ability to make better decisions, increase productivity, and see patterns that cannot be seen or figured out with human capability. 

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Ag Technology

Right to Repair – Freedom Vs Ability

We live in a cross over age. What was once all about hardware, is now becoming all about software.

Companies like John Deere, Apple, Toyota, and Samsung (among others) have designed products in such a way that only approved technicians can repair them. This might not sound like such a big deal with things like cell phones or TVs, which are relatively low cost.  However, what about a tractor that can cost as much as a new home?

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Farming & Ag News

The Water Grab

Last month farmers, families, and politicians on both sides of the aisle marched on Sacramento to rally against the California Water Resource board and its policies lately that have been negatively affecting the central valley among others.

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Farming & Ag News

Needing A New NAFTA

In this piece I discuss trade wars as they relate to our NAFTA allies, and eventually discuss the real trade enemy – China. Perhaps we are not focusing in the right direction with some of these trade actions. 

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Cattle & Dairy

Dairies Still Hurting

Another month, another quarter, and another 300 dairy farmers call it quits. Its no question that the dairy industry has been hurting that last few years. This year’s trade policies and regulation overloads have done little to help the fledgling industry.

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