technology

Earlier this month, the Biden Administration released its implementation strategy for $50 billion in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.  According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, the share of modern semiconductor manufacturing capacity located in the United States has eroded from 37% in 1990 to 12% today.  To addr...

Two Oregon utilities are working with a Texas-based robotics company to develop technology that could help stave off wildfires sparked by damaged transmission lines. Brains 4 Drones wants to create Artificial Intelligence for consumer-grade drones to fly over and inspect power lines in remote areas ...

Madison Wolfe, said the current farming community can get the next generational of producers interested in the industry by sharing the exciting possibilities that exist in the 21st century agriculture. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

A new USDA report shows that farmers are using more no-till practices, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods, and advanced technologies over the last decade. The report from the Natural Resources Conservation Service says farmers are making a lot of progress in their voluntary conservation efforts ...

According to data from USDA’s Economic Research Service, total factor productivity growth for agriculture, the rate of technology and efficiency programs being used in Ag, varies across countries. The data measures the amount of agricultural output produced from the combined set of land, labor, capital, and material resources employed in the production process. Str ...

Deere & Company announced this week the expansion of its U.S. footprint with the opening of a new Chicago office. The company plans to add 150 information technology jobs at the office over the next two years, with the goal of hiring a total of 300 positions to support IT and additional roles. T ...

New technology recently introduced by John Deere helps save time and money—See and Spray Select. Joel Basinger of John Deere said See and Spray Select only sprays the weeds that it can see in your field. “So, this is a really exciting new product we've launched, and what it's given growers that have chemical fallow and the rotation, the ability to only spray the emerged weeds. So, if you ... Read

This week, Craig Bell talks about the farmer feedback they've received about Valley Insights. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

The future of agriculture will look much different than what farmers are accustomed to today. Micheal Clements explains what the future looks like. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Agriculture, specifically the tools used to produce food, fiber and fuel changes at a brisk pace. And while more and more farmers are interested in applying the latest technology on their operation, without reliable broadband, that’s nothing more than a wish. I ...