This month’s edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a Ceres Tag direct-to-satellite ear tag, an Alltech mycotoxin absorber product, a Valley Irrigation smart control panel and an all-electric lineup of John Deere Gator™ utility vehicles.

Direct-to-satellite, continuous-monitoring ear tag

Ceres Tag, the world’s first animal health intelligence platform, has signed a technology collaboration agreement with the University of Tennessee (UT). This partnership opens new opportunities to develop livestock phenotypes at scale, better understand rangeland use, and improve the resilience and efficiency of ag systems.

Leveraging Ceres Tag’s direct-to-satellite devices, which provide continuous monitoring of animal welfare, location and behavior, the collaboration will support UT research in agricultural systems, natural resource management and sustainability. By capturing detailed phenotypic and behavioral data, the partnership enables researchers and producers to make data-driven decisions that optimize herd genetics and rangeland management.

Ceres Tag will use the data to refine and develop its technology, ensuring practical tools are available for producers to manage herds, optimize grazing and improve genetic outcomes.

For more information visit https://cerestag.com/.

Mycotoxin management products

Alltech announces the launch of Mycosorb^® A+ Evo and Mycosorb Evo, the next generation in its trusted Mycosorb range of mycotoxin management solutions. These advanced technologies represent a significant evolution in protecting livestock health and performance against the most challenging multi-mycotoxin threats.

Building on Alltech’s decades of experience and expertise in mycotoxin management, the Mycosorb Evo range delivers enhanced mycotoxin-binding efficacy and broader-spectrum coverage. These solutions have been rigorously developed and tested to provide increased protection against harmful toxins such as deoxynivalenol (DON), fusaric acid (FA) and Penicillium-derived toxins, among other frequently occurring mycotoxins in livestock feed.

Key benefits of the Mycosorb Evo range include:

• Increased efficacy toward key mycotoxins, including DON, fusaric acid and Penicillium-derived toxins.
• Enhanced broad-spectrum coverage to address complex multi-mycotoxin challenges.
• Improved protection of performance where it matters most, inside the animal.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/42J65Hw.

Smart pivot control panel for all equipment brands and ages

Valley Irrigation introduces the Icon+ Smart Panel, the newest addition to the innovative Icon family. The Icon+ Smart Panel offers growers the perfect balance of performance and affordability. While it shares the proven capabilities of the Iconx panel, the Icon+ focuses on delivering essential control at the panel and advanced management from any electronic device. This makes it easier than ever for farmers to remotely manage their entire fleet of pivots, regardless of the brand or age of the equipment.

Whether you have older panels or different brands of pivots, the Icon+ allows you to bring your entire operation under one smart control system, AgSense 365. For those seeking advanced features, the Icon family provides upgrade options to meet every grower’s specific needs.

“The Icon+ expands our product line, giving growers more control and choice,” says Troy Long, vice president of hardware products at Valley Irrigation. “It demonstrates our dedication to innovation and acknowledges that no two farms are alike. Our goal is to enable customers to run their operations efficiently, whether they’re implementing the latest technology or enhancing their existing equipment.”

For more information visit https://bit.ly/3KVFelu.

All-electric utility vehicle

John Deere is expanding its iconic Gator utility vehicle lineup with the introduction of the all-electric Gator GX and GX Crew, built for reliable and quiet performance across residential, rural and light-duty commercial jobs.

Residential and rural property owners, farmers and rural lifestyle enthusiasts have a diverse set of light-duty jobs to manage around their properties — from transporting people, gear and debris, to hauling landscape materials and tools. Whether for leisurely drives or daily jobs, the Gator GX and GX Crew make these tasks easier, while offering a comfortable and quieter operating experience compared to gas or diesel utility vehicles. With a rear row of seats that fold down to expand cargo space, the GX Crew allows versatility for operators to seamlessly transition between moving passengers to moving materials.