From the National Corn Growers Association: The Multi-Commodity Phenotyping Initiative kicked off joint activities by hosting an educational webinar for representatives from member organizations on the current state of phenotyping science and current U.S. government phenotyping programs. This first step, which was organized by the National Corn Growers Association, provided a strong foundation for the coalition moving forward. The Initiative …
More Ag Technology
Everett Griner talks about progress on all levels of ag technology is vital in today’s Agri View.
Drone Rules
Everett Griner talks about rules set for drone use by the FFA in today’s Agri View.
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
Cathy Isom explains’s how “nudges” from a computer could help a child eat healthier. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours.
Conduct Business Online with NRCS Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) encourages farmers and landowners across the Southeast, who have yet to try their new secure online portal, Conservation Client Gateway, to do so. James Tillman, NRCS southeast regional conservationist, says this is a way to take care of business through NRCS without having to drive in to a local office. Download Audio
FAA’s New Rules for UAS Start Monday
The Federal Aviation Administration’s new operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) become effective Monday, August 29. And Joe Morra, a manager within the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, said this is only the first operational rule to be released, as there will be more. But he had advice for farmers who
Advancement of Farming
Everett Griner talks about how farming had advanced in the past one-hundred years and where it may go in the future in today’s Agri View.
Modern Technology
Everett Griner talks about farmers need for modern technology in today’s Agri View.
Voice Command
Everett Griner talks about tractors that will respond to voice command in today’s Agri View.
Consuming GMO Crops
Everett Griner talks about what it will take to show no danger is posed by GMO crops in today’s Agri View.