V2 — Issue 3

Big Data is Transforming the Farming Industry

The
agriculture industry is changing. Much of the change is driven by new
technological developments. In a recent article for Future Farming, Ofir
Schlam examines the ways that data analytics is having an impact on the farming
industry.

Schlam
explores how data analytics is enabling farmers to:

Increase productivity and innovation – Using
new data analytics, farmers can improve their productivity …

The Impact of New Technologies in the Worldwide Agricultural Sphere

Artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies are rapidly expanding into a
variety of arenas. New applications of these technologies are in high demand in
many industries, including agriculture. In a recent article for Future
Farming, Hugo Claver takes a look at some of the key impacts of new tech on
the farming industry, including:

Cognitive Computing – This combination of
Internet …

Technological Disruption in the Agriculture Industry

Technology
is advancing rapidly and impacting a wide variety of industries. Agriculture is
no exception. A recent article for Future Farming takes a look at the
case of brothers Jacob and Jan van den Borne, who were recently recognized for
their revolutionary contributions to the farming industry via precision
farming.

Precision
farming is a management concept that uses advanced technologies …

Are You Ready to Retire? The Time to Start Saving is Now

Are you
prepared for retirement? Have you even started planning for it yet? Farmers
face a unique set of circumstances that can make retirement especially
difficult. In a recent article for AgWeb, Anna-Lisa Laca offers the
following advice on retirement planning:

Make a clear plan that includes both a
timeline and specific goals.Create a budget that is sufficient for
covering your …

Diversification is the Key to Mitigating Risk

In a new article for thomasnet.com, Christina O’Handley recommends that companies in the manufacturing industry look to diversifying their business and expand into new markets in order to mitigate risk. She offers three reasons for considering this strategy:

Building A Safety Net For The Unexpected Industry Downturns. In the event of a large customer …

Mid-Market Manufacturing Firms Are Thriving

Not only is the middle market is doing well, but it has been doing so consistently for nearly six years, according to Tom Stewart, executive director of the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM). In a recent article for Industry Week, Steve Minter takes a look at the findings of the NCMM’s most …