Germany’s (Continued) Pork Problem

Germany’s (Continued) Pork Problem

Stop us if you’ve heard this before. African Swine Fever (ASF) is stirring up panic in the pork world. Some viruses just won’t take a hint. How it started: Germany has been doing everything it can to keep infections out of its hog herd. They went as far as...

Ag Data Watch Dogs

Who’s watching your farm data? A better question for farmers might be… who isn’t watching your data? And could NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) be the solution? NFTs allow people to purchase and own “original” data content and are based on blockchain technology....
Movers & Shakers: Amber Bristow of #crAMBERryChats

Movers & Shakers: Amber Bristow of #crAMBERryChats

Describing herself as a ‘cranberry cowboy,’ Amber Bristow knows her story in production agriculture is unique. After snagging a degree in Sports Management (‘because that’s what all the farm kids do, right?’ she asks) and taking on a brief stint in an office job, she...
Mic(robes) Drop

Mic(robes) Drop

Fact: soil health fanatics can be the life of the party. Also fact: soil health fanatics might just be saving the world. Or at least that’s what one Arizona-based soil science startup is trying to do. MyLand is a soil health company that believes “healthy soil gives...
Brazil: The Bean Queen

Brazil: The Bean Queen

The U.S. is the reigning bean queen no more: instead, Brazil is now leading the global pack in soybean production. In the 2020-21 season, Brazil produced a record 4.99B bushels of soybeans, up 8.9% from last season’s record crop of 4.59B bushels. This year’s land...