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🌱 Listening to Farmers: How We’re Transforming Ag Data Analytics 🌾 Every innovation starts with a conversation. For us, it began with countless hours spent talking to farmers and stakeholders across the ag supply chain. We wanted to understand what really works in farming data analytics—and what doesn’t. Here’s what we heard loud and clear: ✅ Yield prediction is helpful, but context is everything. Farmers need more than numbers—they need insights. If yield predictions don’t explain why the results occurred or how to replicate (or avoid) them in the future, their value is limited. ✅ Data trust is paramount. Farmers see their data as part of their secret sauce, and they’re more likely to trust analytics companies that respect that by not combining data across farms. ✅ No more complicated software! The best solutions don’t require farmers to learn new platforms. Seamless integration is key to adoption and effectiveness. We’re using these insights to build tools that meet farmers where they are—practical, trustworthy, and actionable. Because when farmers succeed, the whole world benefits. Let’s keep the conversation going. How do you see data analytics evolving in agriculture? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #AgTech #DataAnalytics #InnovationInFarming #SustainableAgriculture

Becoming a #GrowthChampion can happen anytime in the economic cycle. 🌱 Our latest research in Agriculture and Food Processing shows that Growth Champions outperform peers across profitability, revenue, and TSR 📈. Here’s how they keep growth anchored – even during downturns: ⚓ ⏬ Double-down on organic growth and margin protection: use data and analytics to identify opportunities and prioritize commercial efforts. 🔓 Unlock productivity potential: limit complexity and take steps to focus on value-add activities. 🚀 Optimize and innovate product portfolio for customer needs: take a solution mindset to growth, often leading to adjacencies outside the core. 🎯 Drive strategic new business builds and innovate business models. 💪 Evaluate and tap into new value pools via M&A, strategic investments, and partnerships across value chains. The best part? These insights can be applied across the industry! To talk growth with our agriculture practice, follow the link in the comments. 👇 #GrowthChampions #Agriculture #McKinsey

Upstream Ag Professional Big Five Stories of the Week ◼︎◼︎◼︎ A breakdown of what agribusiness leaders will find in the 51st and final edition of Upstream Ag Insights this weekend: 1. Upstream Ag Insights Summary and Most Popular Articles of the Year 2. AGCO Corporation 2024 Analyst Day Highlights and Analysis A deep dive into AGCO's Analyst Day, including a look at their FarmerCore emphasis, e-commerce initiatives and PTx Trimble overview. 3. Pivot Bio Launches New Retail Distribution Partnership Direct to farmer is hard. In 2021 I questioned whether direct to farmer would get Pivot Bio to where they need to meet their massive valuation. A look at the announcement and what comes next. 4. Buy vs. Build in Agribusiness Software | Nathan Faleide A breakdown of considerations, including the less talked about aspects of building over buying and whether it makes sense for the average ag retailer. 5. The Rise of Digital Platforms: A Reflection on Past Challenges and a Vision for the Future | Patrick Honcoop What's driving utilization, what does an integrated experience look like for farmers and agribusiness professionals and do multi-modal LLMs present a wedge in agribusiness software streamlining the data entry challenge? Plus, a bridge round from Sound Agriculture , a look at the trend in VC firm counts decreasing, what that means for ag specific VCs and more! Become an Upstream Ag Professional member today to get all of this direct to your inbox: https://www.upstream.ag/ Wishing everyone a fantastic Christmas and Holiday Season! #agtech #agribusiness Upstream Ag Ventures

Curious about how evolving farmer preferences are impacting crop protection sales? In July, Stratus Ag Research surveyed over 800 farmers across the United States to understand their expectations of local ag retailers. In 2022, one-third of farmers agreed that in the next 10 years, predictive analytics in field data management software will drive CP product purchase decisions. Wondering how 2024 will compare? As digital tools continue to shape purchasing decisions, our latest findings assess how well retailers are adapting to these changes. Ensure your strategy aligns with these evolving preferences. Contact me to learn more about our report. #agresearch #cropprotection #agretail

Today’s crop insurers face mounting challenges to the traditional business model. The need for accurate risk assessment models is more important than ever to ensure profitability and long-term business resilience. Working alongside farmers for nearly two decades and collecting data from over 20 million acres, Farmers Edge has the expertise, analytics and predictive models to help insurers address these challenges. Our tech is proven to help: - Reduce claims processing time by 40%. - Reduce manual processing up to 50% - Drive 2-3 month improvement in production reporting - Deliver accurate loss projections and assessments - Enhance portfolio management - Improve customer service At the heart of our business is a deep passion for agriculture. By supporting crop insurers with our best-in-class proprietary tools, we can help provide more value and protection opportunities to the farmers working hard to feed the world sustainably. To learn more, book a meeting with our InsurTech team: https://lnkd.in/g9bhN_wT

🌐 Revolutionize your business with St. Germaine Data Innovations! Our supply and demand forecasting for agriculture has empowered farmers with data-driven insights, optimized production, and maximized efficiency in response to market dynamics. 🌿📈 Ready to elevate your agricultural operations through predictive analytics? Let's work together to cultivate success and ensure sustainable growth. Contact us now to explore the transformative impact of data solutions on your agricultural business! #DataConsulting #AgricultureForecasting 🚜📊🔗

Unlocking Dairy Success with Data Analytics 🐄📊 Data is the backbone of modern decision-making. At Elburgon Progressive Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society, data drives our operations and goals. From milk collection to chilling, every process is data-driven for efficiency. 📈 Analytics helps us understand trends, optimize routes, and reduce waste. Our cooperative bridges traditional record-keeping and modern systems seamlessly. Milk from far places arrives on time, thanks to data insights. 🚛 Tankers transporting chilled milk rely on timely information to avoid delays. Data isn’t just numbers; it’s the story of our growth. Farmers trust us because we turn insights into solutions. Imagine what your business can achieve with the right data! #DataAnalytics #DairyCooperative #Efficiency #BusinessGrowth

📈 Big Data Analytics: Transforming Traditional Industries 📈 Even the most established industries are embracing big data to innovate and thrive. From manufacturing to agriculture, our latest blog reveals how traditional sectors are leveraging analytics to boost efficiency, drive growth, and stay competitive. Ready to see how data is reshaping legacy industries? Explore the insights below! 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gygKvBRq #BigDataAnalytics #IndustryInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Quantzig

At AgrigateOne, we transform extensive data into valuable insights for the agricultural sector, helping our clients stay ahead of the curve. Check out our latest forecast for the 2024/25 table grape season! Using historical data and linear regression, we've predicted a yield of approximately 71.4 million cartons.🍇 This prediction is based on a thorough analysis of past seasons, considering trends and patterns observed over the years. Did you know we offer advanced predictive modeling services tailored to your needs? Predictive modeling is a powerful tool that helps growers, distributors, and retailers make informed decisions. At AgrigateOne, we provide these insights and offer advanced analytics services to our clients. Reach out to learn how we can help your business harness data for strategic growth! #NewWaysToGrow #PredictiveModeling #TableGrapes2025 #TrueToOurRoots

The intersection of predictive analytics and agricultural sales relationships has captured my attention lately. A fascinating new study offers valuable insights for our agricultural sales professionals about adopting data-driven decision-making. What particularly interests me is how salespeople interact with predictive data. While they excel at using information to help customers achieve their goals, they often hesitate to use analytics to enhance their own sales approaches. The study reveals that data adoption isn't just about the quality of information — it's deeply influenced by both customer characteristics and salesperson attitudes. My latest blog post has shared my complete analysis of this research and its implications for agricultural sales: https://lnkd.in/gd-nU_XC I would love to hear your thoughts on using data about customers in addition to using information from customers.