Friday Feature:  Automated Laser Bird Deterrent

Friday Feature: Automated Laser Bird Deterrent

This week’s featured video was published by the Bird Control Group to highlight the Avix Autonomic laser bird deterrent.  The laser is programmed to continuously move in an area and scare off but not harm wild birds.  They also sell a manual, hand held  model...
Friday Feature:  Clic R Weight for Cattle Management

Friday Feature: Clic R Weight for Cattle Management

At the recent NFREC Beef & Forage Field Day, one of the sponsors introduced relatively new technology for the cattle industry.  Clic R Weight has been working with Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo, UF/IFAS Cattle Nutrition Specialist, to refine technology that can utilize...
Friday Feature:  Autonomous Irrigation Unit for Row Crops

Friday Feature: Autonomous Irrigation Unit for Row Crops

This week’s featured video shares an innovation for crop irrigation.  Rain 360 is an autonomous (self-driving) irrigation unit that can apply up to 1/2″ of water per week in a 160-acre field, 3/4″ per week in a 100-acre field, or 1″ per week in...
Deciding What to Do in 2023?  Consider Diversification

Deciding What to Do in 2023? Consider Diversification

The holiday season is over, family and friends have gone back home, the holiday decorations have been put away.  College football crowned a new champion and a new farming year has begun.  Planting season is coming fast, but January is what I call, “Decision...