AI & Digital agriculture
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How dairy tech eases labor shortages and boosts ROI
U.S. dairy farms are turning to technology to stretch thin labor and sharpen herd management. Producers cite equipment that reduces hands-on tasks as a key reason to invest, and industry leaders say adoption often begins with tools already in a farmer’s pocket. Robotic milking systems -
Purdue review maps sustainable ruminant practices
Purdue University researchers published a literature review that lays out a roadmap for more sustainable ruminant livestock production in the United States. The paper argues that improving environmental outcomes can also boost animal welfare, production efficiency and the food supply. Nea... -
Purdue outlines sustainable ruminant roadmap
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers published a literature review laying out an integrated approach to cut the environmental footprint of ruminant livestock while supporting animal welfare and production. According to the team, the livestock sector is responsible for 18% ... -
Three USDA Grants Back WSU Food Safety Research
Kang Huang, an assistant professor in Washington State University’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering, has secured three National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants to cut microbial spoilage and improve food safety across production stages. The projects target pre-harvest protect... -
Farmland values likely to slip in 2026
Illinois professional farm managers expect U.S. farmland values to fall modestly in 2026, with half of respondents forecasting a 1%–5% decline this year. The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers' annual survey found that 50% of contributors see that... -
USDA to Expand Farmer Surveys After Response Drop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will survey more farmers for several key crop reports after a sharp fall in participation for its spring planting intentions survey. Agency statisticians reported the March 31 planting-intentions response rate fell to 37.6% response rate ... -
USDA $300M Palantir Pact; Afresh Raises $34M
AgriFood Signals: a run-down of the latest U.S.-focused agtech funding, deals and policy moves. The bulletin highlights a major USDA agreement with Palantir, fresh venture capital for grocery AI and a corporate carbon-credit purchase tied to rice farming. Industry funding rounds, M&A and sustaina...
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