Technology
Chief Tom Schultz says new technology is improving wildfire detection and helping firefighters respond faster.
Data Center Development Creates New Opportunities for Farmers, but Experts Urge Careful Negotiations
The growth of AI-driven data centers is creating new opportunities for rural landowners while raising questions about farmland use, water demand, electricity costs, and community impacts.
EarthDaily’s Nick Ohrtman says the technology gives producers a broader perspective on crop performance.
Residents should examine water sources, drought restrictions, peak power demand, tax incentives, permanent jobs, noise limits, expansion plans, and enforceable decommissioning requirements before approving a project.
A proposed battery storage facility in Wheatland, Wisconsin, is raising questions about farmland, local control, and the state approval process.
Researchers will explore new ways to turn agricultural biogases into higher-value products while creating new opportunities for farmers and rural communities.
Growing energy and water demand from data centers could affect utility costs for poultry operations.
Bryan Witherbee, the CEO of Agragene, says the technology builds on the sterile insect technique, which successfully helped eliminate pink bollworm and New World Screwworm in the past.
Purdue University economists say one of the biggest challenges is that AI recommendations don’t always match real-world conditions in the field.
Blue Ridge Genetics says the technology is improving grazing management while helping conserve natural resources