
Presenting LUMEO From ADAS
ADAS unveiled LUMEO, the Land Use Management Evaluation and Optimization tool, aimed at helping landowners and managers make more profitable and environmentally responsible farming decisions. The platform is positioned as a consultancy‑driven solution that blends data analytics with agronomic expertise. LUMEO evaluates land parcels to pinpoint the most valuable or suitable areas for new uses or management changes. It generates scenario analyses, showing both the preferred option and the opportunity costs of alternative choices, whether users are exploring possibilities or already have a concrete plan. The presenter emphasized that the tool “helps you understand what else you might have done with that land if you hadn’t made that decision,” underscoring its role in building an evidence‑based case for land‑use strategies. While initially delivered through ADAS consultants, the company invites direct client collaborations. If adopted widely, LUMEO could raise farm profitability while reducing ecological footprints, offering a data‑backed pathway for sustainable intensification and potentially reshaping how agricultural consultancy services are packaged.

AI for Food Security Forum | Welcome Remarks & Panel I
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted the AI for Food Security Forum, a day‑long event backed by Google.org, to examine how artificial intelligence can bolster global food systems. The agenda featured four plenary panels, live demonstrations, and...

AI for Food Security Forum | Panel III
The panel examined how artificial intelligence can bolster food‑security efforts as the Iran war, the Russia‑Ukraine conflict, and the lingering COVID‑19 fallout strain global agriculture. Moderated by Atlantic reporter Vivian Salama, experts from the World Food Programme, IFPRI, the UN...

Farmstead Forest: How Windbreak Seedlings Are Processed, Distributed
The video spotlights the Louiswis and Clark Natural Resources District’s (NRD) workflow for windbreak and shelter‑belt seedlings, detailing how the agency receives, stores, and distributes thousands of trees each year. NRD now handles roughly 15,000 seedlings—a steep drop from the 40,000...

Dairy Farmer Bernard Ging - Gearing up for Silage 2026
Bernard Ging, a dairy farmer near Port Leash, outlines his 2026 silage plan for a herd of 400 high‑producing Holstein‑Friesian cows on 600 acres. He reports last year’s output of 520 kg solids, 462 kg fat and 373 kg protein with an EVI of...

Will It Survive? Planting in South Dakota in March
The video documents a field trial in South Dakota where corn and soybean strips were planted on March 30, a month earlier than typical. Host Zach and agronomist Darren revisit the site on April 24 to assess seedling development, soil conditions, and...

Setting a High Bar for Biostimulant Crop Response
The interview at the Commodity Classic focused on Loveland Products’ biostimulant portfolio, highlighting the Atlas bio‑catalyst and the newer Prologue formulation. Ron Calhoun explained how traditional fertilizers deliver only 15‑30% of phosphorus to crops, and how Atlas’s biological chemistry can...

Field Check 2026: Dane County, Wisconsin
The video features a Dane County farmer reporting on the 2026 corn and soybean planting progress, noting an early start thanks to a warm, dry April followed by intermittent showers and recent frosty nights that kept crops below ground. He highlights...

Hormuz Chokehold Raises Stakes for Energy, Fertilizer, and Global Food Prices | Frontlines, May 2026
The Frontlines podcast examines the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the United States’ layered blockade, warning that the chokepoint’s shutdown is throttling oil exports, fertilizer shipments, and ultimately driving up global food prices. Hosts Jacob Shapiro and Sean...

May 05 | Closing Market Report
The May 5 closing market report from Illinois Public Media combined a deep‑dive into grain markets with an interview on Google’s data‑center strategy. Host Extensions Tugle welcomed Naomi Bloom of TotalFarmMarketing to dissect recent corn and bean price action, then turned...

Iran’s Impacts on Agricultural Production | AI for Food Security Forum
The AI for Food Security Forum addressed Iran’s indirect impact on global agriculture, zeroing in on a sharp rise in fertilizer prices that is squeezing farmer profitability. Speakers noted that fertilizer costs have climbed dramatically, leaving many producers with projected cash...

This Iowa Nonprofit Is the Largest Nongovernmental Seed Bank in the Country | Iowa Life
The video profiles Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm, a 900‑acre Iowa nonprofit that operates the United States’ largest non‑governmental seed bank. Founded over 50 years ago by Diane Ott Whealy and her husband Kent, the organization’s mission is to grow,...

Webinar: Growing Agricultural Innovation Through Conservation Practice Standards
The webinar, hosted by Trust in Food and the Environmental Defense Fund, examined how new agricultural technologies can be woven into conservation practice standards to boost farm profitability and environmental outcomes. Participants highlighted a recent study that mapped over 400...

2026 State of the Industry: Cultivated Meat, Seafood, and Ingredients
The Good Food Institute’s 2026 State of the Industry video reviews cultivated meat, seafood and ingredient developments, combining commercial, scientific and policy perspectives. It outlines 2025 milestones such as the first cultivated meat appearing on US retail shelves, the debut...

2026 State of the Industry: Fermentation for Meat, Seafood, Eggs, Dairy, and Ingredients
The Good Food Institute’s 2026 State of the Industry video maps the rapid expansion of biomass and precision fermentation across meat, seafood, eggs, dairy and ingredient markets. It outlines the technology’s two main pathways—high‑growth microbial protein production and targeted ingredient...

When Should You Replant? Stand Establishment & Early Emergence Explained
The podcast episode features Iowa State agronomy expert Mark Lynch discussing planting progress, stand establishment, early emergence, and replant decisions for corn and soybeans. He explains that the Midwest has seen minimal planting so far, with early experimental plantings offering...

Flea Beetle Tolerance: New Insights #shorts
The video revisits research on flea‑beetle tolerance to neonicotinoid seed treatments, focusing on new data that confirms earlier findings of striped flea beetles’ higher survivorship. The presenter explains that, compared with crucifer‑feeding beetles, striped beetles experience markedly lower mortality under...

ROXOR Cab Tour | 5-Speed, 4x4 & Big Yeti Cupholders?
The video provides a detailed cab tour of the ROXOR UTV, highlighting its driver‑oriented layout and off‑road capabilities. It walks viewers through the 5‑speed transmission, the 2WD/4WD/4‑Low selector, and the array of convenience features built into the cabin. Key insights include...

The Science of Alt Protein: Transforming Waste to Fungal Mycoprotein
The webinar, hosted by the Good Food Institute, featured Cornell researcher Dr. Kay Wong discussing how fungal mycoprotein can turn abundant food‑waste streams into a sustainable protein source. Wong highlighted that roughly 500 million tonnes of food waste are generated each year,...

Your Weekly Grass10 Update
John Maher’s weekly Grass10 briefing highlighted that national grass growth is holding at roughly 54 kg per hectare per day, but performance diverges sharply by region. Southern pastures are already delivering above‑target yields—around 750 kg/ha or 220 kg DM per livestock unit—while cooler,...

How to Properly Scout Alfalfa
The video walks through a systematic scouting routine for a five‑year‑old alfalfa stand, outlining four inspection categories—weed pressure, insect pressure, plant health, and stand density—to decide whether the field should be retained for the current season or replanted. The scout first...

Weed Resistance Soaring: What Farmers Need to Know #shorts
The video highlights a surge in herbicide‑resistant wild oats across Manitoba, referencing the latest provincial weed‑resistance surveys. The data reveal that roughly three‑quarters of surveyed fields exhibit some level of resistance, with a notable subset showing resistance to both Group 1...

Over the Top Dicamba Application Restrictions | May 01, 2026
The Nebraska soybean sector is gearing up for the 2026 growing season with the re‑approval of over‑the‑top dicamba products for dicamba‑tolerant soybeans. The EPA has granted a two‑year pilot registration, allowing growers to apply the herbicide again after a hiatus. The...

Cereals 2026: What to Expect From the Soil Hole
Mid‑April, researchers inspected a test pit at the Cereals 2026 site to anticipate conditions for the planned June soil‑hole. The shallow 30 cm topsoil consists of fragmented limestone, ample moisture, and supports dense wheat roots, which account for roughly 70 % of the...

Cattle Tech and E-Commerce with Terrell Miller
The Future of Agriculture podcast spotlights Terrell Miller, founder of CattleMax, a 25‑year‑old cattle‑management software company that has remained bootstrapped and venture‑free. Miller also runs Agra Commerce’s e‑commerce sites—cattleags.com, cattlecales.com, and cattledna.com—leveraging his deep ranch experience to serve producers directly. Key...

Getting the Best Value for Weed Control This Spring | Corn School
The Corn School video spotlights spring weed‑control tactics for corn growers, emphasizing precise herbicide placement, timing, and rate selection amid falling crop prices and rising input costs. Rob Miller explains that many producers skipped fall weed control due to a dry...

Darren's Take on Nitrogen in Corn Following Soybeans.
The video centers on nitrogen management when planting corn following a soybean crop, weighing the benefits of residual legume‑derived nitrogen against additional synthetic applications. Darren questions whether growers can rely on the nitrogen fixed by soybeans or must supplement with...

Generative AI in the Real World: Putting AI in the Hands of Farmers with Rikin Gandhi
The podcast features Ben Laura and Rikin Gandhi, CEO of Digital Green, discussing Farmer.Chat – a generative‑AI platform that puts localized agricultural knowledge into the hands of smallholder farmers across India, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria. Digital Green leverages a library of...

Ireland Resilient Agriculture Landscape - Q&A Webinar - April 2026
The webinar introduced the EIT Food Irish Resilient Agriculture landscape, part of a broader EU effort to scale regenerative farming. The call for proposals was opened last month, with applications due 25 May 2026, aiming to launch the programme later...

Dairy Conservation Navigator Is a One Stop Shop for Conservation Resources
Bridget Hilshi of Dairy Management, Inc. introduced the Dairy Conservation Navigator, a free, publicly‑available website that consolidates dairy sustainability resources in one place. Launched two years ago, the platform serves as a one‑stop shop for producers seeking conservation practices and...

JOHN DEERE DB120 48 Row Corn Planter #bigtractorpower #johndeere #tractor
The video showcases John Deere’s DB120 corn planter, a 120‑foot‑wide machine capable of planting 48 rows of corn at a 30‑inch spacing in a single pass. By combining a massive row count with precision‑seed placement, the DB120 can cover up to...

How Reseeding Supports Higher Performance
The video spotlights the critical role of annual reseeding on dairy farms, using Tom and Helen O’Connell’s Enniscarra operation as a case study. John Maher of the Grass 10 program and the O’Connells discuss why skipping a reseed year is not...

Apr 29 | Closing Market Report
The April 29 closing market report focused on Midwest planting progress, soaring wheat prices and broader commodity dynamics. Illinois growers reported roughly one‑third of corn and two‑thirds of soybeans already in the ground, while wheat in the region remains healthy, setting...

Fertiliser - the Best Time to Buy, Regenerative Farm Business Tenancies, & How Turbo-Charged Bir...
The Farmers Weekly podcast tackled three intertwined themes: timing fertilizer purchases amid volatile markets, a new Bayer fungicide for disease‑prone cereals, and the Duchy of Cornwall’s unprecedented 25‑year regenerative farm business tenancy. Host Hannah Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom...

AI for Food Security Forum | PM Sessions
The AI for Food Security Forum showcased Tomorrow Now’s demonstration of AI‑enhanced weather forecasting aimed at empowering Africa’s smallholder farmers. CEO Brian Miranda outlined a “Northstar” vision to make 100 million farmers weather‑resilient by leveraging next‑generation forecasts, satellite rainfall estimates, long‑term climatology,...

The Growth Revolution: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
The episode spotlights the USDA’s Advancing Markets (AM) grant program, a farmer‑first initiative designed to scale regenerative agriculture by linking on‑farm conservation practices to real market value. Host Vonnie interviews Nikki Casio and Kyle Cosgrove of Measure to Improve (MTI),...

AI for Low-Pesticide Agriculture
The video outlines a looming crisis in modern agriculture: pervasive pesticide residues in food, water and soil, coupled with evolving weeds and pests that erode the effectiveness of traditional chemicals. Farmers are trapped in a feedback loop—spraying more to combat resistance,...

The Agronomy of Fiber Flax - PA Flax Project
The webinar introduced the PA Flax Project, a worker‑owned cooperative dedicated to re‑establishing a commercial fiber‑flax supply chain in Pennsylvania. Director Bill Schik outlined the organization’s mission to create a sustainable textile ecosystem that benefits growers, mill workers, and the...

A No-Frills Profit Manager for the Farm
The video introduces Farmit Manager, a free, cloud‑based financial platform from View Solutions designed to simplify profit‑and‑loss tracking for crop and, eventually, livestock operations. Shay Folk explains that the tool evolves from a 30‑year‑old Excel system, now augmented with artificial‑intelligence...

The Relationship Between Farmers and the Sun Just Got an Upgrade #TEDTalks
In this TED Talk, farmer‑entrepreneur shares how a solar‑powered water pump from Sun Culture transformed his drought‑stricken coffee farm, offering a practical answer to water scarcity that plagues millions of smallholder growers worldwide. He explains that climate change has made rain...

UN Deputy Secretary-General Warns of Food Security Risks in Africa
The United Nations Deputy Secretary‑General Amina J. Mohammed warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict, especially disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, is spilling over into Africa, jeopardizing fertilizer imports and food security. She cited reports projecting up to 42 million Africans...

Iran War Fallout Drives Inflation Risks in Africa | Bloomberg Next Africa
Bloomberg Next Africa examines how the war in Iran is reverberating through global supply chains, driving up fuel and fertilizer costs and raising inflationary pressures on the continent’s already fragile food systems. Analysts note that fertilizer prices have roughly doubled since...

From the Parlor to the Perimeter Protecting the Heart of American Dairy in 2026
The video warns that dairy biosecurity in 2026 must move beyond the milking parlor and address threats on the farm perimeter, as emerging pathogens like H5N1 and a novel “worldworm” strain threaten to trigger movement bans. Farm Journal data reveal a...

#Plant26 Johnson Tractor Precision Farming Specialist Saves the Day
The video follows Patrick Johnson, a farmer in Clinton, Wisconsin, who encounters a sudden planter malfunction while planting a strip‑tilled field. A “population out of range” error flashes on one row, prompting him to step out of the cab and...

Turning Row Crops Into Forage | April 24, 2026
The video addresses how soaring cattle prices and constrained inventories are squeezing margins for producers who manage both crops and livestock. It proposes converting traditional row‑crop acres to summer annual forages as a risk‑management tool, especially as input costs—particularly nitrogen—remain...

Making Innovation Stick #shorts
The video examines how financial incentives and program resilience shape the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, using Alberta’s rotational grazing rollout as a case study. It argues that lowering the upfront cost barrier is essential for farmers to trial new...

Soybean Seed Treatment | Jenny Brhel | April 24, 2026
Nebraska Extension and local producers released new on‑farm research evaluating soybean seed‑treatment economics as input costs rise and margins tighten. Across 11 site‑years (2023‑2025) the studies found growers could save $13.5‑$28 per acre by reducing or eliminating seed treatments. Insecticide treatments...

Art's Way Q1 Sales Up 27% and Yetter Finalizes Martin Acquisition as European Outlook Dips
The episode of On the Record highlighted a strong first‑quarter performance for Artsway Manufacturing, with sales climbing 27.3% to $3.754 million, buoyed by elevated livestock prices, while noting a deteriorating European agricultural machinery outlook. Artsway’s early‑order program generated a 62% surge in...

Testing Out the Kawasaki Ridge Crew Dump Bed
The video showcases a field test of the Kawasaki Ridge Crew Dump Bed, a prototype supplied by Successful Farming for a short‑term trial. The operator uses the machine to load grain, haul it across the farm, and manually dump the...

Why Your ‘Worst’ Soybean Fields Should Be Planted First
University of Illinois agronomist Connor Sibble recommends planting the lowest‑fertility soybean fields first, reversing conventional practice. Early‑planted soybeans develop slowly in cool soil, allowing gradual nutrient uptake that matches soil fertility, while later‑planted soybeans benefit from warmer days and abundant nutrients,...