CropCoat Uses Unique Film to Protect Cocoa From Pests If you are a lover of chocolate, coffee, or both, you will appreciate the effectiveness of a new mode of action to prevent damage to coffee and cocoa pods by soft-bodied insects. Article
Bayer Forms Three-Pronged Strategy After Integrating Monsanto Combining the two companies will speed innovation to farmers, say Bayer executives. Article
Checking Yield Monitors Before you start harvest, take the time to check sensors and yield monitors. Accurate yield data requires accurate calibration. Audio
Agronomy Insider Controlling Wind Erosion By Agronomy Insider The finest particles of soil are where the nutrients are held. If you have soil that blows in the wind, you're losing productivity. Audio
Ageless Iron The First Practical Four-Wheel Drive Tractor By Ageless Iron The little-known Fitch made history with the first successful four-wheel drive. Article
Machinery Insider Steal Deals - Draper Headers By Machinery Insider If you’re using an auger platform on the combine and want to upgrade, now is the time to visit your dealer and ask about a deal on a draper header. Audio
Start-Up Spotlight: Indigo Ag Indigo ag works to improve crop health and productivity by taking advantage of naturally occurring microbes. Article
Start-Up Spotlight: Ag Exchange Group Online platform provides growers with better grain prices while decreasing risk for buyers. Article
Start-Up Spotlight: U.S. Design Consultants An Iowa AgriTech start-up is changing the way cover crop seeds are broadcast. Article
Plant Tattoo Iowa State University researchers have developed plant tattoo sensors to take real-time, direct measurements of water use in crops. Article
Start-Up Spotlight: Applied Quantum Energies An AgTech start-up has developed a way to increase seed yield without using heat, chemicals, radiation, or genetic modification. Article
Start-Up Spotlight: Agrisource Data This cloud-based platform helps farmers and processors better predict the quality, quantity, and timing of yields. Article
