One of the biggest obstacles farmers run into when taking the leap into smart farming is the multitude of software and hardware options. Having to purchase separate technology for different functions is not only expensive but clunky and inefficient. This is why we used a different approach when creating PIPE AG smart farming technology. We …
Soil Compaction is a common concern among farmers and if not managed carefully can lead to many negative consequences for your crop. Compaction happens when soil particles are pressed tightly together. This reduces the pore space within the soil and leads to dense soil. Densely compacted soil isn’t ideal for a healthy crop. It can …
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Acquiring farming equipment and machinery for your farm will likely take up a big chunk of your operating expenses. Farming machinery is a big investment, and getting the right equipment at the right price can be tricky. There will be many factors you must consider when acquiring farming machinery. You likely will spend time assessing …
As the temperatures drop and the ground freezes it’s time for farmers to settle in for a long winter’s rest, right? Wrong! While winter may not be quite as busy as spring, summer, and fall for most farmers, there is still much to do. The planting, growing, and harvesting seasons tend to keep farmers so …
It’s Autumn, likely your busiest time of the year. Harvest season has taken off, as a farmer you are up before the sun and don’t return home until after sunset. It’s the time of the year when you reap what you worked so hard to sow all year long. You’re exhausted, and looking forward to …
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Like any other business and industry of this day and age, farming is experiencing the same rise in operating costs as the rest of the country. Unfortunately, in 2022 it costs significantly more to run a farm. From feed and fertilizers to gas and insurance, the prices are rising. This also includes the cost of …
Harvesting season is just around the corner and farmers near and far are already hopeful in anticipation of their crop yield. Harvest season is busy and before it’s even done you will likely already be thinking about improving on next year’s crop. You will find yourself quickly analyzing every tool you used and each decision …
It is well known that technological advances and the Internet of Things (IoT) are taking the world by storm. Particularly, the use of IoT technology has become more and more popular in manufacturing production lines, infrastructure facilities, industrial solutions, and many consumer products. What some don’t realize, however, is that the use of IoT technology …
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There was a time when writing notes and records, spreadsheets, and paper receipts were incredibly helpful and effective when it comes to farm management. But much like every other industry, the time has come for farmers to advance into the future. Today, digital farm records are becoming the new gold standard of farm management practices. …
As farmers, we know the monumental impact the development of agriculture has had on society through the ages. Advancements have been made in this relationship between modern humans and our environments, from using fire to prepare foods to self-driving machinery. The future is coming to life in front of our very eyes. T.V. shows and …