Agriculture has always depended on careful planning, observation, and timing, but today’s farmers have access to far more ...

Farming is changing, and fast. If you’re involved in agriculture, you’ve probably noticed how much technology is ...

Artificial intelligence and data-driven tools are rapidly changing agriculture, enabling farmers to make precise, season-specific decisions on crop, water, and resource management. From pest detection ...

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In St. Charles, Illinois, the late-August heat wave was less than enjoyable for local cows. They were too hot, and their appetites dwindled. Sarah and Andy Lenkaitis, two farmers, didn't need to see ...

Thad Becker uses precision agriculture to harvest soybeans Oct. 7 in Mexico, Mo. He’s spent thousands of dollars on high-tech farming tools that help him make farm management decisions, “We fixed so ...

New AI and IoT-enabled platforms are merging soil, crop, and environmental data into unified systems that help farmers act faster and more precisely. Such tools are boosting yields, cutting waste, and ...

With thoughtful policy, strategic siting and strong local engagement, rural America can serve as both a global leader in ...

The agricultural industry has seen wave after wave of technological innovation, each promising to revolutionize the way we farm. It’s easy to be seduced by these shiny new objects on the hill, but ...

BOOSTING the local farmers' capabilities in improving their productivity, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) ...

MAIPO RIVER BASIN, Chile — Under a blazing sun in this drought-stricken Andean valley, a Chilean agronomist and a farm worker examined moist soil from a freshly dug pit among rows of almond trees. The ...