Farmscape for December 11, 2023
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A new web-based app has been introduced to allow veterinarians to request an investigation under the Swine Health Information Center's Standardized Outbreak Investigation Program. The Swine Health Information Center's Standardized...
Rhishi Pethe is the creator of “Software is Feeding the World,” a free weekly newsletter about tech trends in food and agriculture, and head of product management for Project Mineral at X.
The views expressed in this guest article are...
The global agriculture sector faces various challenges, including the impacts of climate change and labor shortages. Robotics can help agriculture companies tackle these challenges by automating machines and supporting vertical farming. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is set...
A combination of personal experience and external influences shapes producer decisions.
Technology is in every aspect of our lives these days, including in the swine barn, where it can do everything from monitoring a room's temperature or how full a...
Many pig farmers have an alarm system that is outdated and their schedules are packed.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...
Using precision livestock farming technology to improve efficiency and innovation across the swine industry for all stakeholders, including those beyond the farm.
Producers can use data from precision livestock farming (PLF) technology to work more efficiently and better care for...
The swine industry is entering a new era of technological innovation with the introduction of the “Modern Tech Stack,” a collaborative and integrated approach to farm management that maximizes efficiency, productivity, and animal welfare. At the forefront of this...
The Artificial Intelligence for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management, and Sustainability (AIFARMS) Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is pioneering advancements in agricultural technology, with significant implications for the swine industry. Recent demonstrations showcased AI-driven solutions aimed at enhancing...
An Interview with Bradley Wolter, Ph.D.
An animal’s DNA is the rawest form of biological potential. Other critical investments in nutrition, health and other disciplines help us prioritize our genetic objectives. It’s all in concert together, not in isolation. Working with...
Farming has always been the crucial backbone of a successful nation, especially one as large as the United States, and it’s also always been a field built through hard work, a careful eye, and the ability to adapt. It...