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U.S.: How future farmers will use technology to improve agriculture
Stratfor
Large expanses of fertile land and navigable rivers make up the core of the United States, anchoring the global power. The agricultural industry based in this heartland will continue consolidating and becoming more automated. Robotics, smart technology and drones are among the technologies that will be increasingly incorporated into the industry as agricultural producers cope with increased global demand, declining resources and rising labor costs.
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USDA: Corn crop 85% planted
Agriculture.com
Eighty-five percent of the nation's corn crop is planted and just over half of that in the ground has emerged, according to the latest USDA-NASS Crop Progress report. That number falls in line with previous trade estimates and shows a 10% bump in planting progress in the last week for corn. Meanwhile, soybean planting is almost to the halfway point, with 45% of that crop in the ground, the same report shows.
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Google Ventures Invests in Agricultural Technology Startup
The Wall Street Journal
Google Inc.’s venture-capital arm, dipping its toes into an emerging agricultural sector, is investing in a computerized farming network that crunches data on seeds and soil to help farmers grow more crops and save money.
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