The ReConnect Program is USDA's largest effort aimed at filling gaps in high-speed internet in unserved and underserved rural areas. The program was created on a pilot basis in 2018 and appropriated more than $5 billion between fiscal years...
Results from a nationwide swine farmer and veterinarian Precision livestock farming (PLF) acceptance survey.
U.S. pig farmers continue to contend with challenges amidst rising production costs, labor shortages and shrinking profit margins. These challenges are worsened by the increasing need...
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The General Manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture says, as online hackers become more sophisticated, the need for stepped up awareness and heightened cybersecurity become more critical. "Cybersecurity for...
Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp on Wednesday launched a new incentive program designed to encourage ag-tech and food-based businesses to locate in Kentucky.
“We want to become the international address of ag-tech businesses,” said Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. “As the expertise...
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The swine industry is struggling with increasing mortality rates, labor access, and cost
and a significant change is needed if we want to survive and thrive in a world of rapidly
changing expectations.
At SwineTech, we believe that...
Unreliable connectivity, or no connectivity at all, is nothing foreign to pig farmers. In a world of data, instant gratification, and glamorous technology, the swine industry shouldn’t feel distant from experiencing these same amenities.
Technology is being created to ensure...
Many pig farmers have an alarm system that is outdated and their schedules are packed. Distynct recognizes this, which is why the change process is managed for the producer from start to finish.
Once choosing to upgrade to Distynct, a...
When it comes to temperature parameter adjustments, Distynct now takes it to a new level. The team is thrilled to introduce the exciting feature of batch temperature changes on the Distynct dashboard. Efficiency is key, and adjusting barns one...
In our current age of digital transformation, even pork production isn’t left untouched. The introduction of farm record keeping software offers producers another tool for their toolbox. Software for farm record keeping helps to streamline processes, ensure accuracy and...
The pork production sector stands as one of the most complex, demanding and nuanced fields in the world today. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in the industry or a newcomer looking to carve out a niche for yourself, the...