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Farm of the Future AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
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Tim Hammerich hosts this show which explores the new ideas behind progressive farming and brings the trendsetters and their companies' ideas to the airwaves. Technology and innovative science are shaping the future of agribusiness. If you are curious about novelties in AgTech, rural entrepreneurship, agricultural sustainability, and food security, this is the show for you! Tim is a former National FFA President and a graduate of the University of California, Davis with a degree in Crop Science and Management, followed by a Masters of Agribusiness at Kansas State University. He and his family reside in Eagle, Idaho.
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Mycelium Bacon
Lab grown meat has certainly not lived up to the hype from a few years ago. But there’s been another alternative protein that humans have been eating for generations: mushrooms.
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Good Technology Starts With Good Data
Generative artificial intelligence holds a lot of promise for many industries, including agriculture. But not without good data.
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Data to Insights
With the right tools, farmers have a treasure trove of useful historical data on hand.
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Trusted Advisors Play A Key Role On The Farm
While it’s the farmer that takes the risk to plant a crop, many producers rely on trusted advisors to provide support.
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Natural Herbicides From Plant Extracts
Many herbicides aren’t as effective as they use to be, and others have been regulated away. So how will farmers control weeds in the future?
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The Food System Doesn't Change Without Proper Incentives
Food companies and other buyers of agricultural products may want to provide more transparency to consumers, but it's not realistic for that burden to all fall on the farmer.