Land O'Lakes and Microsoft AI Plan and Ag Chair Relieved with Government Reopens

The Agribusiness Update
Land O'Lakes and Microsoft announced a multiyear strategic plan and their shared commitment to agricultural innovation, and House Ag Committee Chair "GT" Thompson expressed his relief after the vote to reopen the federal government.

Cracking the Code of the Perfect Plum

California Ag Today
UC Davis researchers uncover the genes behind how plums ripen, opening doors for stronger harvests and sweeter fruit across California.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data centers, and

Jeff Johnston, Lead Economist for Infrastructure with CoBank, says as it pertains to AI.

AI is Coming for Ag Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s cell phones, laptops, EVs or hybrid vehicles, or online purchases, we’ve seen lightning-fast technological changes in our lives in recent years. Global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich says those same technologies are part of agriculture as well.

AI is Coming for Ag Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Whether it’s cell phones, laptops, EVs or hybrid vehicles, or online purchases, we’ve seen lightning-fast technological changes in our lives in recent years. Global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich says those same technologies are part of agriculture as well.

EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly

Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.

NRCS Meeting

Idaho Ag Today
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will hold its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on July 8, 2025.

Rural AI Push Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data

centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.

Rural AI Push Pt 1

Fruit Grower Report
Rural America is seeing a huge growth in data

centers and infrastructure, including AI capabilities.

Microsoft and FFA Partnership

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Microsoft and National FFA are expanding Farm Beats for Students, a program using sensors and artificial intelligence to teach precision agriculture.

Microsoft Supports FFA With AI

Line on Agriculture
Microsoft is expanding its Farm Beats program to help FFA learn about data management, analytics and AI.

Wolf Mapping Tool and Microsoft FFA Partnership

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have a new mapping tool designed to provide regular location information on GPS-collared gray wolves, and Microsoft and the National FFA announced the expansion of “FarmBeats for Students”, a cutting-edge program to teach precision agriculture.

Cotton Disease Undetected and Microsoft FFA Partnership

The Agribusiness Update
A virus responsible for damaging cotton crops across the southern U.S. has been lurking in fields for nearly 20 years, undetected, and Microsoft and the National FFA announced the expansion of “FarmBeats for Students”, a cutting-edge program to teach precision agriculture.

AI at University of Califorina Field Day and Mexico Tomato Dumping

The Agribusiness Update
Latest AI innovations from five ag technology companies demonstrated at the recent University of California field day, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.

Wheat is number 1

Idaho Ag Today
In terms of total acres, wheat is the No. 1 crop in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Beef and young kids

Idaho Ag Today
A University of Idaho study finds consuming beef during the critical first year of life strongly correlates with improved cognitive function among 3- to 5-year-olds.

Livestock virtual fencing

Idaho Ag Today
We all know about keeping our dogs in the yard with visual fencing. But wait…what about cattle. Well…

Livestock virtual fencing

Idaho Ag Today
We all know about keeping our dogs in the yard with visual fencing. But wait…what about cattle.Well,,,

Cyber Attacks and FBI Pt 2

Fruit Grower Report
Good cybersecurity is a priority in agriculture because the impact of cybercrime can be devastating, and the FBI is trying to help combat the threat.