California Claims One-Third of Nation's Specialty Crop Funding

California Ag Today
Nearly $29 million will support 60 projects, from AI-powered grape harvesting to expanding markets for California-grown products.

What If Ag Tech Brings People In?

California Ag Today
A UC Merced survey finds interest in agricultural technology training far outpaces interest in traditional ag programs.

When Farm Technology Outruns the Rules

California Ag Today
AI is moving into the field, raising new questions for California farmers.

California Looks to Australia for Agtech Ideas

California Ag Today
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlights Queensland’s approach to agricultural innovation, investment and on-farm technology.

Autonomous Tractors Roll Into Sugarcane

Southeast Regional Ag News
U.S. Sugar launches what it says is the nation's largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the American sugar industry

AI and cow health

Idaho Ag Today
Technology can save time and labor, but “good data” is the key

Consider data quality and quantity when choosing your technology partner.

NWFM Technology

Fruit Grower Report
It may go without saying, but technology is the now AND the future of agriculture with new equipment coming at an incredible rate.

Monarch Tractor’s Rise and Reset

California Ag Today
The Livermore-based innovator pivots after reportedly selling assets to Caterpillar.

Farm security

Idaho Ag Today
Farm security is national security. And from that context, USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan involves interagency partners.

Labor Economics and Automation

Farm of the Future
Labor is expensive and automation is getting better, but is any of it really cheap enough to start replacing labor needs on the farm?

Automating Packing Houses

Farm of the Future
Artificial intelligence and robotics are gaining traction in postharvest technology for fruits and vegetables.

Postharvest Automation

Farm of the Future
Wootzano's highly dexterous robots help in the packing houses of fruits like tomatoes and table grapes.

Turning Research Into Results for California Agriculture

California Ag Today
A new roadmap is designed to move scientific discoveries out of the lab and into practical use on farms and ranches.

Paying For Irrigation Automation

Farm of the Future
Farmers who've already invested in automation systems like Netafim or Wiseconn can now make those technologies pay off faster.

American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected

The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.

American Farm Numbers Down and Ag Equipment Growth Expected

The Agribusiness Update
The number of farms in the U.S. fell by 15,000 in 2025, continuing a decline in the nation’s agricultural landscape, and U.S. ag equipment market expects steady growth over the next several years, driven by demand for precision technology.

The South’s New Era of AI Farming

Southeast Regional Ag News
A groundbreaking UF center is ushering in a new era of AI driven farming solutions for growers across the Southeast.

Automation Represents A 'Big Shift' For Agriculture

Farm of the Future
Bringing autonomy to agriculture is not just about replacing humans with robots.

Building Robots to Help Farmworkers

Farm of the Future
Burro has small people-scale robots operating in a variety of agricultural operations around the country.

California Farmers Push for Green Light on Autonomous Tractors

California Ag Today
State farm leaders say decades-old safety rules are stalling innovation as regulators weigh updates for driverless ag equipment.