Big data on the farm: Too much, too soon?

Big data is ready for the farm. But is the farm ready for big data? Agriculture is the least digitized major industry in the United States, according to a recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute. 

Big data is ready for the farm. But is the farm ready for big data?

How can your sows get more from fewer animals?

Traditionally, mineral supplementation has been achieved through the use of inorganic minerals. However, developing technologies have ushered in a new era in mineral nutrition.

Traditionally, mineral supplementation has been achieved through the use of inorganic minerals. However, developing technologies have ushered in a new era in mineral nutrition.

 

Matt Einarson named regional director for Alltech Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines

Matt Einarson has assumed the title of regional director for Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, effective September 1, 2016. Einarson previously was the managing director of EMF Nutrition, which he had also served as director of monogastric nutrition and business development. Most recently, he was the director of innovation and business development at Masterfeeds, Canada’s leading animal nutrition company, which was acquired by Alltech earlier this year.

[BANGKOK, Thailand] – Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, is pleased to announce that Matt Einarson has assumed the title of regional director for Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, effective September 1, 2016. He will be based at the company’s Bangkok offices.

Discovering the innovations of tomorrow, today: The Pearse Lyons Accelerator calls all food and ag-tech entrepreneurs

[DUBLIN] – The Pearse Lyons Accelerator seeks to attract inventors, entrepreneurs and disruptors for its inaugural term. Set to run annually for five years, the program is a three-month intensive boot camp for food and agribusiness innovators with a proven technology that is ready for market. The program is designed to provide market opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop their fledgling agriculture, food and ag-tech plans. So if you have a business with a proven technology but need a boost when it comes to export market access, financing or marketing, then this program is for you.

Quantity not equal to quality: U.S. beef and dairy producers must remain vigilant to mycotoxin threats

Evidence of mycotoxins was found on this U.S. corn cob in Sept. 2016.

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – The U.S. is expecting a large corn crop, projected as high as 15.09 billion bushels, and the 2016 wheat crop yields have been at or near record levels in several wheat classes. However, Alltech mycotoxin expert Dr. Max Hawkins has a warning: Quantity should not distract producers from being vigilant regarding quality and the potential for mycotoxin risk.

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