Agriculture Firms Reap AI and Technology Advancements with Acumatica Cloud ERP

Karsten Group and American Meadows deploy business management technology to cut costs, eliminate manual work, and scale operations

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The demands on mid-sized agriculture operations are growing more complex than most legacy technology can keep up with. Today's farms and agribusinesses manage multiple entities, track inventory across wide geographic areas, and navigate strict regulatory requirements, all while trying to make fast decisions with data scattered across systems that don't talk to each other.

Cloud ERP technology is changing that equation. Acumatica is leading the way by helping mid-sized agriculture organizations bring their operations onto a single platform, giving leadership the visibility and control they need to run leaner, grow confidently, and respond quickly when conditions change.

"Agriculture has always required precision — soil conditions, yield forecasts, input costs — but spreadsheets and legacy systems have trapped data in silos and slowed down decision-making,” said Jon Pollock, chief product officer at Acumatica. “The results our customers are now achieving with modern AI-enabled ERP make clear there's a better path with a unified, cloud-based infrastructure. This is what agriculture operations and business growth look like when the technology catches up to the complexity of the business.”

The experiences of Karsten Group and American Meadows reflect a broader reckoning underway across the industry, and the measurable results when modern technology keeps pace with how agriculture actually operates.

Karsten Group Eliminates Printed Invoices

Global fruit distributor Karsten Group replaced a legacy platform with Acumatica to consolidate operations across multiple farms. The company eliminated 2,500 printed invoices per month through paperless workflows and combined six disconnected systems into a single platform.

“Data is paramount in farming operations,” said Jeandre Van Der Linde, financial manager at Karsten Group. “Acumatica helps us make decisions quicker, helps us spot trends, and helps us discuss crop returns and profitability with our operational team."

American Meadows Gains Visibility and Scales Operations

American Meadows implemented Acumatica Cloud ERP to connect three previously disconnected systems and unify accounting and operations across the business. With improved visibility and control, the company eliminated duplicate data entry, reduced errors, and scaled more effectively during a 75% sales increase during the pandemic. Acumatica also helped American Meadows streamline onboarding for seasonal staff and quickly identify and resolve fulfillment issues, including 12 unshipped orders.

“Discovering Acumatica has been a pivotal moment in our digital transformation journey,” said Kim Walker, director of operations at American Meadows. “The ease with which it allows us to streamline business processes is truly remarkable. With its intelligent workflows tailored for industry-specific needs, managing risks and seizing opportunities has never been so straightforward. It's not just a product; it's a community fostering growth and innovation.”

With new AI capabilities, such as automation and anomaly detection, featured in the latest product release – 2026 R1 – Acumatica is introducing even more advancements for agriculture firms looking to unify their systems and scale their operations. Karsten Group and American Meadows are two of many agriculture, farming, manufacturing, construction, and distribution companies achieving their growth ambitions with Acumatica, and their stories are part of a growing library of customer success stories, including compelling videos, available at www.acumatica.com/success-stories/.

Acumatica invites agriculture and farming businesses to discover how a modern cloud ERP solution can streamline operations, ensure seamless compliance, and support long-term growth. To learn more or schedule a demonstration, visit the Acumatica website: www.acumatica.com/industries/agriculture/.

About Acumatica

Acumatica Cloud ERP is a comprehensive business management solution that was born in the cloud and built for more connected, collaborative ways of working. Designed explicitly to enable small and mid-market companies to thrive in today’s digital economy, Acumatica’s flexible solution, customer-friendly business practices and industry-specific functionality help growing businesses adapt to fast-moving markets and take control of their future. For more information, visit acumatica.com or follow us on LinkedIn.