Technology
Dr. Jeffrey Gold says AI can improve access to information but should not replace health care professionals.
NASS says producer participation remains essential as the agency expands its use of technology and administrative data.
University of Missouri researchers developed Field-Vision to process agricultural imagery faster.
Nano-Yield founder Clark Bell says drones and robots could help farmers target nutrient deficiencies.
The platform allows producers to filter USDA data and access reports more easily online.
Local leaders are being urged to set clear expectations before approving new data centers.
Farmers could soon search USDA statistics by voice instead of digging through traditional reports.
European farmers seek crop traits that boost productivity, improve nutrient use, and increase resilience while reducing costs, according to Dr. Peter Beetham of Cibus.
Data center growth is increasing demand for power and water, raising questions about utilities, on-site generation, and impacts on rural communities.
NASA is working with Kansas farmers to make Earth observation data more useful on the farm.