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Meat Industry Players Feel the Pinch of Fire & Hurricanes
Markets Reel with Fire Event On August 9, 2019, an enormous fire broke out at the Tyson Foods beef plant near Holcomb, Kansas, which employed 3,800 workers. An estimated 1,200 employees were on site when the fire started. While there were fortunately no human injuries or casualties, the event left...
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DecisionNext CEO Mike Neal Talks Forecasting on The Modern Acre Podcast
Mike laid the foundation that forecasts are now an essential part of any business. However, no matter how great a forecast is, it will always improve when it is being used and interpreted by an industry expert. Success is defined by how well an organization adopts this ‘human + machine...
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3 Technology Trend Takeaways for the Agribusiness Exec
1. Use analytics to identify issues before they arise Bill is a firm believer in using machine learning to power “predictive analytics”. As he notes when it comes to these tools, they should not only “keep the train on the tracks, but tell me when it starts to get a...
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Guest Blog [VCI]: 2019 State of Play
GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH UNLOCKS VALUE OF INNOVATION (more…)
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African Swine Fever & Navigating a ‘Black Swan’ Market [Webinar Recap]
With that as context, DecisionNext’s recent webinar brought together a blend of industry experience, business leadership, and technical know-how to address the topic “Uncertainty: What ASF Means for Pork Markets & Decision Makers.” Over the hour-long session, attendees listened in on a current update of ASF & market conditions, practical...
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