The Role of Weather Forecasting in Agriculture

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Weather forecasting in food and agriculture is more than just a scientific curiosity. Having the advantage of knowing in advance the atmospheric conditions for a specific location can save your crops, protect your property, and even save your life in extreme situations. 

Ep 73: Waking the Bears with October WASDE

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Host Sarah Mock and DTN Lead Analyst Todd Hultman talk about the changes to stocks and demand estimates, how global supply chain disruptions are likely to continue unsettling ag exports, and how changes in the size of the US’s livestock herds might be affecting feed demand.

How Digital Farming Is Revolutionizing the Food Supply Chain

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The food supply chain is often a long and complicated process that involves many different parties. It can be challenging to keep track of all the food being produced, where it’s going, and if it’s safe from contamination. This is why digital farming has been able to revolutionize food production. Digital farming uses data to improve food safety, grow healthier food more quickly, produce more food with fewer resources, and even distribute food more efficiently!

Ag Summit – Keynote Speaker

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Gain insights into the leading trends facing farming with former U.S. Ambassador to China, Terry Branstad and other agriculture experts at the DTN Ag Summit, December 5-7 in Chicago.

Ep 69: September WASDE Surprises

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This week we discuss the updated demand for the major grain crops, the weather factor going into harvest, ethanol demand, biofuels policy, what pressure in the wheat market might mean for acres on the edge, and more.

What Are Some Startups Based in Agriculture?

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In this day and age, startups (small, starting-out businesses that often rely on startup investments) are growing at a rapid rate around the world. With the sheer amount of diversity around the globe and seemingly limitless levels of creativity, entrepreneurs are consistently finding ways to change the status quo and stimulate advancement.