Farming Methods

Researchers in Brazil have found that the costs of pesticide application can be significantly reduced through the use of real-time precision spraying systems in soybean and maize crops. The study, conducted by researchers from the Grosso State Univer

Canadian technology is revolutionizing the way crop farmers produce fertilizer, potentially reducing their largest input cost. Ontario-based startup FuelPositive (FP) has developed a containerized system that uses air, water, and electricity to produ

CapstanAG, an agricultural technology company, has developed a groundbreaking solution for farmers that allows them to precisely place a shot of fertilizer before, on, or after seeds are planted in the soil. Known as SelectShot, this technology has b

More crop and vegetable farmers are turning to foliar fertilizer applications as a way to increase efficiency and save money. With pressure from governments to reduce fertilizer usage and escalating costs due to global conflicts, farmers are seeking

Only when you thought granular fertilizer spreaders couldn’t get more precise, manufacturers keep amazing farmers and contractors with features for more precise application. What’s new for this year? For Europeans, the biannual Agritechnica exhibitio

US startup Nitricity has made a breakthrough in fertilizer production by finding a way to produce nitrogen fertilizer using only air, water, and electricity. The company has recently started field trials for its fertilizer product with Salinas Valley

After travelling the world and gaining experience in farming and farm consultancy on various continents, Amy and Tyler Bruch returned to Nebraska in 2012 to continue the farm that Amy was raised on. Located in York, East Central Nebraska, Cyclone Far

Trials conducted as part of the Iowa Nitrogen Initiative have revealed that there is a relatively narrow range of yield that farmers can achieve at the optimum rate of fertilizer. However, the amount of nitrogen required to reach that optimum rate ca

In-row weeders, machines that drive between plants and remove weeds, are gaining popularity in the agricultural industry. These machines are making manual labor almost redundant, providing a more efficient and effective way to manage weeds in fields.

One year ago, John Deere unveiled its groundbreaking ExactShot technology, which utilizes sensors and robotics to precisely apply starter fertilizer onto seeds as they are planted in the soil. This innovative approach eliminates the need for a contin