In the News: Why Understanding the Land Matters for American Ranchers
In the News: Why Understanding the Land Matters for American Ranchers For American ranchers, the environment isn’t just a setting, it is a vital partner in the daily work of raising livestock and sustaining agricultural livelihoods. As climate patterns shift and natural resources face increasing pressure, understanding how to work with the land instead of […]
In the News: Technology for Harsh Conditions: Ranchbot Transforming Water Management in Agriculture
Technology for Harsh Conditions: Ranchbot Transforming Water Management in Agriculture In the times where there are severe challenges faced by agriculture with a particular significance to water shortage and rural labour shortages, it becomes all the more expedient to make a mention of interventions offering practical solutions. The interview with Andrew Coppin, cofounder of Ranchbot […]
In the News: Screwworm Found Near Border Sparks Economic Worries
In the News: Screwworm Found Near Border Sparks Economic Worries A dangerous parasite known as the New World Screwworm (NWS) has been detected just 700 miles from the U.S. border, raising alarms among ranchers, wildlife managers, and federal authorities. The fly, whose larvae infest and feed on the flesh of living animals, poses a serious […]
In the News: Tariffs, Drought, and Market Uncertainty Are Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Goods
Tariffs, Drought, and Market Uncertainty Are Driving Up the Cost of Everyday Goods In the context of global trade, tariffs imposed on key agricultural imports and exports have only added more pressure to the beef industry. For producers who rely on feed supplements, equipment parts, or steel for fencing and infrastructure, import duties have pushed […]
In the News: Precision Ag Package Could Fast-Track Tech Adoption for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers
Precision Ag Package Could Fast-Track Tech Adoption for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers A new bipartisan legislative initiative aims to bridge the connectivity gap in rural America—and potentially usher in a major acceleration in agricultural technology use across the country. Introduced by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), the “Precision Ag Package” includes three bills that target long-standing […]
In the News: Livestock Still a Hard Sell to “Natural Capital” Investors
Livestock Still a Hard Sell to “Natural Capital” Investors LIVESTOCK are still proving to be a hard sell to corporates investing in “natural capital”, according to observations from a recent ag investment forum in the United States. A large group of Australian agricultural companies attended last month’s Global Ag Investing forum in New York, which […]
In the News: Technology Offers a Lifeline to California’s Water Crisis
In the News: Technology Offers a Lifeline to California’s Water Crisis California is no stranger to drought, but new research suggests the state is heading toward a far more severe water crisis than many anticipated. Without urgent action, California could lose between $3 billion and $14 billion annually in water-related agricultural losses, according to a […]
In the News: Reduce Water Worry
In the News: Reduce Water Worry Checking water is a time- and labor-intensive job. Water worry leads to increased labor, fuel and vehicle maintenance costs and ultimately can lead to animal health and welfare concerns.Growing up checking water on cattle ranches in Australia, Andrew Coppin saw these challenges first-hand. He realized 95% of the time […]
In the News: Andrew Coppin On How Farmers And The Ag Industry Are Adapting To The Disruptions Caused By Climate And World Events
In the News: Andrew Coppin On How Farmers And The Ag Industry Are Adapting To The Disruptions Caused By Climate And World Events The war in Ukraine, the ongoing pandemic, and catastrophic climate events have contributed to a global food crisis. Farmers and Ag Industry workers are being challenged to respond and adapt to these […]
In the News: California’s Looming Water Crisis Puts Pressure on Agriculture and Tech May Be the Lifeline
In the News: California’s Looming Water Crisis Puts Pressure on Agriculture and Tech May Be the Lifeline California is facing a future where water is increasingly scarce, and the consequences for the state’s massive agricultural sector could be staggering. A new joint report by researchers at UC Davis and UC Merced warns that if immediate […]
