Agriculture
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Is the Right to repair connected to brand loyalty?
The complexities of protecting your ideas and creations never ceases to amaze me. In the agriculture industry, invention and creativity are like the secret ingredients to success. They’re the driving force behind progress. Imagine farmers not just as growers but as problem solvers and innovators. Invention is what gives us new tools and methods to…
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Does the benefit of the carbon pipeline outweigh the risk?
In a recent conversation, Joe Heinrich, the executive director of Smart Carbon Network, discussed the importance of carbon capture and the potential economic benefits it can bring to the Midwest. Heinrich emphasized that carbon capture is not only about reducing emissions and protecting the environment, but it is also an economic opportunity for farmers and…
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A thoughtful business plan for the family farm is a gift to the family
I have a duo in the studio today. Two folks who are no stranger to the farming industry, but specifically the financial and business side of it. So many of our producers in today’s world give their lives to a passion. The passion of problem solving, planting, protecting, growing, and harvesting often does not have…
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Where does service and value meet in the agriculture space?
Where can we find value in the agriculture space? Is it finding a product to plant that saves me a few bucks per acre? Is it finding a dealer who has a “full service” mindset that brings expertise to bear with the hard work of beloved farmers? Is it about knowing the best time to…
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Drones in agriculture
Aerial application has witnessed significant advancements with the emergence of drone technology. In this podcast we explore the numerous benefits that drones bring to aerial application practices, including precision targeting, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. One of the major advantages of using drones for aerial application is their ability to provide precise targeting. Equipped with advanced…
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How do you know the value of your crop?
As some of you may or may not know, I have a “pet” name for farmers… Industrial Gardening. It is easy to think of farming as a care free, overall wearing, straw chewing lifestyle. But farmers put their financial success in the hands of mother nature every day of every year of their farming lives.…