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Selecting a Precision Ag Crop Scouting Solution: Use Near Real Time Data On and Off the Field

Introducing the Ag Industry to Near Real Time Data When we discuss the benefits of near real-time data as it relates to agricultural applications, we are really talking about the ability of crop consultants to advise growers, of agronomists to recommend inputs, of seed dealers to analyze growth performance, and of growers to identify areas of stress — all while standing at the ...

Jun. 26, 2017

By Sentera, LLC

Soil pollution comes under scrutiny

Soil pollution, due mostly to human activities that leave excess chemicals in soils used to grow food, took centre stage at the 5th Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly held at FAO headquarters this week. Excess nitrogen and trace metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury can impair plant metabolism and cut crop productivity, ultimately putting pressure on arable land. When they ...

Jun. 23, 2017

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The Cloud and the Changing Face of Agriculture

Enterprises, non-profits, and startups around the world are using the cloud to accelerate innovations that are changing the face of agriculture. In support of The Ohio State University’s Discovery Themes initiative, and in tandem with the 2016 Farm Science Review, Amazon Web ...

Sep. 2, 2016

By Ohio State University

Aflatoxin Testing Using LC/MS/MS Offered by Columbia Analytical

KELSO, Wash - Columbia Analytical Services announces their analysis of the B1, B2 and G1, G2 aflatoxins via liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy/mass spectroscopy (LC/MS/MS). Aflatoxins are potent natural carcinogens produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus or Aspergillus parasiticus. These fungi are known to grow on nuts, spices, milk, ...

Jan. 20, 2011

HydraProbe selected to be used in Canada’s RISMA Network for Agricultural Monitoring

A new study published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal investigated the field performance of 5 soil moisture instruments in heavy clay soils in the RISMA network. The HydraProbe outperformed TDR and capacitance-based soil sensors in terms of stability and accuracy in Manitoba’s agricultural soil. Much of soil in the Canadian Prairie ...

Feb. 14, 2016

By Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.

Sentera builds reseller network to over 350 agriculture store fronts

Sentera today announced the availability of its precision agriculture solutions at over 350 retail locations across North America. By broadening the reach of Sentera’s precision agriculture offering, agronomists, crop consultants, and growers can leverage critical normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) data starting day one of the 2017 growing season. Early adopters immediately see ...

Apr. 10, 2017

By Sentera, LLC

Trimble Launches First-of-its-Kind VerticalPoint RTK System for Agriculture

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has launched a world-first, patent-pending VerticalPoint RTK™ system for grade control in agriculture. VerticalPoint RTK provides significantly enhanced vertical accuracy and stability of standard single-baseline RTK systems reducing the downtime and costly delays experienced by many agriculture land improvement contractors today. VerticalPoint ...

Dec. 19, 2016

By Trimble

Biopute: an official WIWAM dealer in China

WIWAM joined forces with Biopute to make the phenotyping platforms available in China. Biopute will provide professional marketing and technical support for the WIWAM products. Furthermore, they will install an after-sales service to make local maintenance support possible. Biopute was founded in 2007 by a group of doctors and masters graduates of China Agricultural University. The company is ...

Dec. 17, 2016

By SMO bvba - WIWAM

Advantages of the Big Data technology for Smart Farming

FAO stated that ‘a more sustainable agriculture’ is one of the big challenges of global human population. Agriculture has to produce more food, feed, fuel, flowers, etc., with less use of natural resources and with less adverse side effects on the environment and society and the expectations are that precision agriculture and the acronym smart farming will be necessary to achieve ...

Nov. 3, 2016

By Wageningen University and Research Centre

Southern California dealing with pesticides, fertilizers and other pollutants from area farms

Regional water monitors in California recently announced that farmers in parts of the state will soon be required to finance all, or part, of the cost to monitor agricultural pollutants in area surface water. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted the new rules in 2007 and they will go into effect in the next few years.Runoff from farms and cropland can cause fertilizers, ...

Nov. 3, 2009

Agribotix Wins Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year Award

Agribotix, a provider of drone-derived agricultural intelligence, was selected as this year’s winner of the coveted Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year award. The award recognizes companies that demonstrate the highest level of creativity, innovation, and dedication in the field. “We are humbled that the Association selected Agribotix for this exclusive prize,” said Tom ...

Oct. 27, 2016

By Agribotix LLC

Recall of Honeycrisp Apple Cider due to Patulin Contamination

Consumers are warned to avoid drinking Pepin Heights Orchard’s Honeycrisp Apple Cider products with a use-by-date of February 9, 2012. Patulin is a mycotoxin and produced by Penicillium, Aspergillus and Byssochylamys molds. It grows on a variety of foods, including fruit, grain, and cheese, but it is a particular threat in apple juice. While the immediate ...

Jan. 11, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Deadly Bacteria Causes Food Recall

Last month it was reported that a Northern California company voluntarily recalled a number of products that had been distributed across the Western United States. Random tests by agricultural officials of broccoli showed a positive test for Listeria monocytogenes, which then prompted the recall. Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that is one of the most virulent ...

Mar. 9, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Undeclared Allergen: Milk Found in Beef Sirloin, Causes Recall

Approximately 2,645 pounds of beef sirloin products have been recalled, because they contain milk, an allergen that was not on the label. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall, explaining that J&B Group ofSt. Michael,MNdiscovered the problem during a routine label review of its product. No health effects relating to the ...

Jan. 30, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

After Cargill Recall, Tougher Rules on Poultry Safety Possible

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans to “take steps” to ensure that people do not get sick from ground poultry, says Elizabeth Hagen, the undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cargill Inc.’s recall of 36 million pounds of turkey meat drove the agency to examine their existing policies. Cargill’s recall, which began in August, is the second ...

Sep. 29, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

USDA Proposes New Food Safety Requirements

This week the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a new requirement for the meat and poultry industry that would potentially decrease the amount of contaminated foods that reach the public. According to a news release from the USDA, “…USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) would be able to hold products from commerce until FSIS test results for harmful ...

Apr. 7, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

36 Million Pounds of Turkey Recalled after Death Due to Salmonella

Last week it was announced that one of the nation’s largest food manufacturers was recalling approximately 36 million pounds of ground turkey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the recall last Wednesday. The recall follows an outbreak of salmonellosis that has sickened numerous people in at least 26 states and recently was linked to the death of a California ...

Aug. 22, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Possible Listeria Contamination in Salad Dressing Causes Recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday, October 29, 2013, that there will be a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall for broccoli salad kit products, due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the salad dressing. The sum of 22,849 pounds of broccoli salad kits have been ...

Nov. 4, 2013

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Potentially Dangerous Pesticide Approved for Use in California

LA Testing provides environmental and air testing services to ensure indoor and outdoor surroundings are safe for people. Earlier this month California regulators approved the controversial pesticide, methyl iodide, for use on fruits and vegetables across the state. Methyl iodide is replacing methyl bromide, which is a potent neurotoxin and one of a number of chemicals that have been found ...

Dec. 21, 2010

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Headline Grabbing Peanut Butter Recall Involves Fewer than 3,000 Jars

Last week The Washington Post published a report on the peanut butter recall that has made national headlines this month. According to the article, fewer than 3,000 jars of the peanut butter that may have been contaminated made it to store shelves. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is monitoring the situation for possible cases of illness from the peanut butter, but so far none ...

Mar. 16, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

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