data management
IFPS launches mobile app for PLU codes
The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) has launched a mobile app to help users from across the supply chain to source PLUs. The launch of the app comes at a time when the demand... more »
Farmobile expands Minnesota Data Store
Farmobile, a farm data company, has expanded its Minnesota Data Store. Beginning in this year’s harvest season, any Minnesota farmer who automatically collects their Electronic Field Record (EFR) harvest data via a Farmobile PUC (passive uplink connection),... more »
Farm Bureau survey: farmers want to control their data
Farmers and ranchers want to control the information their equipment collects every time it passes through a field, a survey released by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) shows. Farmers also believe that creating a... more »
Farm management program earns $2.4 million grant, seeks participants
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced a $2.4 million grant through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative to fund an interdisciplinary program led by researchers at the University of Illinois (U... more »
Farmobile announces data agreements for farmers
Farmobile, a technology company specializing in farm data, announced pro-farmer legal agreements. The data agreements are simple and transparent by design, and grant full data ownership to the farmer, the company said. The agreements are freely available... more »
Ohio State University joins data coalition for farmers
The Ohio State University has joined a coalition that will put important farm data into the hands of farmers while keeping it secure, the university said. Scott Shearer, left, works with... more »
Trimble, MapShots announce software integration
MapShots, Inc. and Trimble announced a new integration that allows all users of MapShots’ AgStudio software platform to read as-applied maps and production data from Trimble's Connected Farm solution. Previously, AgStudio software users could only... more »
LINKFRESH announces software enhancements
LINKFRESH recently announced new software enhancements, including catch weight, case management, the incorporation of a global trade item number (GTIN) and archiving enhancements. These new additions are compatible with LINKFRESH ERP on the Microsoft Dynamics... more »
Trimble acquires firm to provide tools for crop advisors
Trimble has acquired the assets of privately held AGRI-TREND of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, which operates the largest network of independent agricultural consultants in North America. The acquisition will enable Trimble to provide agronomists and... more »
Syngenta, Ag Connections combine data management efforts
After a 14-year relationship, Syngenta is making Ag Connections a wholly-owned subsidiary to accelerate growth of digital solutions and enhance whole-farm management. Ag Connections provides farm management software solutions and works extensively with Syngenta on... more »
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