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Advancing ag through apps

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By Jessica Crabtreee

As technology advances, there is no surprise it shows up in agriculture. Actually, it makes sense. With large crops, herds,
mouths to feed, weather change, drought, etc. it would make sense that technology would strive to make the lives of famers and
ranchers easier, faster, stronger more efficient. Although satellite capabilities on tractors and touch screen services aren’t implemented in every
farmer or rancher’s life, it is out there. But if there was a modern advancement that makes life easier at just the touch of a phone,
why not use it. Producers are almost forced to carry a phone these days. Most use a smart phone for the internet capabilities.
Once adapted, they see that the modern convenience of checking the weather, market report or feed prices from wherever you
are is pretty handy. Technology has now shifted to creating apps for specific breeds. To read more pick up the October 2015 issue of NTFR.

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Ag Elsewhere: Wyoming

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By Tressa Lawrence

Despite some blue skies, March can still bring sub-zero temperatures to Wyoming as calves hit the ground.

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Ag Elsewhere: Montana

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By Lindsey Monk

Welding on some corrals before dark. It’s been a mild winter in Montana so far, knock on wood.

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Land Market Report: January Land Sales

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By Jared Groce

The rural land market in North Texas has had a fairly stale start to the year, with the number of transactions closed being minimal so far. There has been an increase in call volume from buyers, and some are turning into contracts, but I feel like we are still a little slower than we usually are at this time of the year. The “experts” are expecting fewer transactions in 2024 as compared to 2023, and they may be correct, because election years always seem to be slower. Once the election is over, and regardless of who wins, things seem to pick up once again. It is a strange phenomena that just seems to happen every four years.

With the amount of growth that we are currently experiencing here, I do not expect things to get any cheaper. More people means more houses, and they have to have land to build those houses on.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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