Adoption of High-Tech Sprayers and Farmland Values Climb

The Agribusiness Update
An increasing number of California specialty crop farmers are minimizing labor and chemical costs through the adoption of high-tech herbicide sprayers, and the average value of U.S. cropland has climbed above $6,000 an acre for the first time.

Drone Spraying Efficiencies

Farm of the Future
Drone technology is one way to implement precision ag tools and target applications only when and where they're needed.

A Quarter-Million Flies Per Square Mile Per Week

California Ag Today
Millions of sterile flies helped eliminate a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation near San Jose.

Beyond Soil Moisture Sensors

Farm of the Future
A new UC Riverside system can map soil moisture tree by tree, so growers water only where and when it’s needed.

Higher-Priced U.S. Wheat Wins Southeast Asia Buyers on Quality

Line on Agriculture
The US Wheat Associates is noted for its higher-priced wheat compared to competitors like Australia, Canada, and the Black Sea region. Joe Sowers, regional vice president, explains that the US has invested in breeding technologies to produce superior wheat for domestic use, which translates into better performance in automated production lines

Field Sampling Technology Allows for Real Time Decisions

Line on Agriculture
Patrick Sanders, Director of Agronomy Enablement at Nutrien, discusses new sensing technology that allows for efficient field sampling and rapid identification of agronomic gaps.

Changing The Farm Takes More Than Technology

Farm of the Future
Tools can't drive growth if they're not put in the hands of the people responsible for change.

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

Sterilizing screworms

Idaho Ag Today
A new sterile-fly production plant opened in Metapa de Domínguez, Chiapas, Mexico, on June 27, 2026.

Fourth of July Food Safety

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Fourth of July weekend means a lot of grills firing up for holiday meals, so don’t forget the importance of food safety when you’re cooking.

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.

Science Helps Verify Cotton's Origin

California Ag Today
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is adding forensic testing to strengthen confidence in cotton supply chains.

Farmer-Focused Technology

Farm of the Future
One benefit of artificial intelligence is that it lowers the barrier to develop software, so more focus is on the user.

Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands in San Diego County

California Ag Today
State and federal officials respond after detection of a mated female fly near Spring Valley.

Ag View Solutions Offers Farm Profit Manager Software for Free

Farm of the Future
Shay Foulk of Ag View Solutions says making software free helped more farmers improve decision-making while creating greater demand for personal consulting.

AFBF Veteran Farmer Award and AI in Ag Gaining Traction

The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence, and a new survey suggests artificial intelligence is gaining traction on America's farms and ranches, though many remain cautious.

In The Age Of AI, Real Life Experience Wins

Farm of the Future
Now that artificial intelligence has made software development more accessible, producers with industry expertise now have the power to turn ideas into software tools to solve their own problems.

Forensic Testing Heads to Cotton Country

Southeast Regional Ag News
The new Physical Assurance Program adds another layer of confidence for industry members.

Livestock Management Data

Farm of the Future
Terrell Miller, founder of CattleMax, says a real challenge is making sure all that information doesn’t just get stored but actually put to use.

Title: UC Davis Project Funded Through USDA Screwworm Initiative

California Ag Today
New World Screwworm Grand Challenge supports California-led detection research as U.S. cases continue to mount.