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In this Thursday, July 11, 2019, photograph, United States Department of Agriculture intern Alex Olsen prepares to place down a drone at a research farm northeast of Greeley, Colo. Researchers are using drones carrying imaging cameras over the fields in conjunction with stationary sensors connected to the internet to chart the growth of crops in …

Large swaths of forest have been cut down in Brazil in recent decades to make room for farming. Deforestation contributes to global warming, and reversing it will be necessary to avoid catastrophic climate change. Andre Penner/AP hide caption toggle caption Andre Penner/AP Large swaths of forest have been cut down in Brazil in recent decades …

PULLMAN, Wash. — Twelve agriculture teachers from across the U.S. sat in a Washington State University classroom, learning about a vast array of technology ranging from temperature sensors to small engines. They are taking part in the Curriculum for Agricultural Science and Education (CASE) program, and over two weeks they will receive training in modern …

FORKED RIVER, N.J., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — For most Garden State farms blueberry season ended weeks ago, but not for a small farm run by FullBlue360 in Forked River, N.J. This farm is home to an innovative growing process that is environmentally friendly, sustainable and produces jumbo, longer lasting and great tasting premium organic blueberries …

Dive teams are on the scene after a truck was found submerged in water this morning. Saginaw County Sheriff Bill Federspiel said that the truck was found at around 9:15 a.m. on July 31 off Miller Road in Saginaw County, and the body of an adult male was inside. Federspiel said the truck was completely …

Which of today’s technologies will shape tomorrow’s world? A new report compiled by the World Economic Forum reveals some of the breakthrough innovations that are expected to radically impact the global social and economic order. “From income inequality to climate change, technology will play a critical role in finding solutions to all the challenges our …

LINCOLN — Ag producers in 19 Nebraska counties, including Harlan, Kearney and Phelps in Hub Territory, are asked to participate in a pilot project to test using precision ag data for acreage reports to U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies. That includes the Farm Service and Risk Management agencies. Data will be processed by an approved …

HERENTALS, Belgium, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer focused on improving the quality of life for more than half the world’s population, will highlight its Application Engineering Technology Services at VICTAM International 2019 in Cologne, Germany, today through Friday, June 14. The millSMART™ programme provides products, services and solutions to optimize …

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The “Global Biochar Market Insights by Technology (Gasification, Pyrolysis), Application (Agriculture (Farming, Livestock)) and Region 2019-2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global biochar market size is estimated to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2025, according to this new report. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13.2% over …