Technology

A new 4-H partnership with Tractor Supply and Starlink will bring free internet access to 100 rural communities across 10 states.
Satellite data and artificial intelligence could help USDA improve crop estimates while reducing reliance on producer surveys.
Durastak technology is Syngenta’s latest corn rootworm innovation and is available for farmers to purchase for the 2027 growing season.
Operations Center PRO Service is adding new capabilities to help farmers diagnose and repair equipment.
USDA plans to reduce producer surveys while improving how agricultural data is collected and reported.
Communities are being urged to consider both sides as more developers pursue new projects.
Generative AI can reduce time spent reviewing paperwork and other borrower information.
New technology is designed to help combine operators improve efficiency and grain quality.
Rollins announced the plan Tuesday at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.
A $5 million initiative aims to train rural nurses in AI technology, strengthen the nursing workforce, and improve patient outcomes.