AI and robots in AgriFoodTech

Proposal would fast-track hookups for the megawatt-hungry datacenters driving US electricity demand The US Energy Secretary wants to see datacenters connected to the grid faster, and has directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to implement new rules that speed the process.…

Despite VC funding declines, growing consensus is that robotics and automation are "integral to modern agriculture." The post Farm robotics in the weeds as funding declines 36% from Q2 to Q3 appeared first on AgFunderNews.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A major open-source image repository to be released nationwide this fall could be a significant step forward in helping unlock artificial intelligence’s potential for solving stubborn agricultural challenges. Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and NC State University, the Ag Image Repository, or AgIR, is a growing collection of 1.5 […] The post Researchers Share Images to Accelerate AI Use in Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Agcor Xplor empowers lenders to query massive datasets with plain language and transform how they access, analyze, and act on agricultural data. The post Growers Edge Launches First Generative AI Platform for Agricultural Mortgage Lending appeared first on CropLife.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered precision agriculture tools can help growers better manage their orchards by reducing waste, increasing resilience and, helping guide decisions about water use, fertilizer application and pest control, according to researchers at Penn State. However, the team said, not enough agricultural scientists are trained to develop and use these tools in […] The post Training Doctoral Candidates in AI-Powered Precision Tools for Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Bringing Cutting-Edge Technology to the Field Farming has long been a labor-intensive industry, but advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are beginning to transform how growers manage crops. Gabe Sibley, ... Read More The post Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation appeared first on AgNet West.

The FarmGuard team consisting of University of Minnesota computer science and mechanical engineering students, created a drone system to detect deer on farms and prevent them from eating crops. 

Doosan Robotics and agricultural machinery firm Daedong have teamed up for developing on-device artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and agricultural robots, the former said Monday. Doosan Robotics and Daedong signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) containing details on their partnerships at the former’s innovation center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. Daedong is one of Korea’s leading agricultural machinery firms, manufacturing autonomous tractors and other automated machineries. Under the agreement, the two companies will join forces for developing field robots optimized for smart farms and outdoor agricultural environments, creating and commercializing on-device AI applicable to unstructured farming conditions and exploring global markets for field robots. Doosan Robotics will be responsible for designing and manufacturing robotic arms and control systems to commercialize mobile manipulators specialized for agriculture. A mobile manipulator is a mobile robot that

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Researchers from Michigan State University have developed an artificial intelligence system that automatically harvests data from farmers markets’ digital footprints in real time. This new approach provides policymakers and market managers with immediate, accurate insights at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional surveys, transforming how we understand and […] The post AI-Powered Data Harvesting for Farmers Markets appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025 conference held by Reuters Events took place October 14-15 in Minneapolis with leaders from the nation's largest ag and food companies.

Jaewon Kang / Bloomberg: Walmart partners with OpenAI to let shoppers browse and purchase its products on ChatGPT, including apparel, entertainment, packaged food, and third-party goods  —  Walmart Inc. is teaming up with OpenAI to enable shoppers to browse and purchase its products on ChatGPT, the retailer's latest push to incorporate artificial intelligence.

China Agricultural University (CAU) has unveiled a cutting-edge AI model designed to enhance agricultural efficiency, laying the groundwork for the future of smart farming. At the 2025 World Agrifood Innovation Conference (WAFI 2025) in Beijing, Wang Yaojun, lead researcher at CAU, highlighted a key achievement of the new “Shennong Large Model 3.0.” According to Wang, […]

Should the industry adopt AI? Of course, but we should use it as the tool that it’s meant to be, says ag tech expert Dave Swain. The post AI in Agriculture: Revolutionary Tool or The End of Existence As We Know It? appeared first on CropLife.

YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland — Ecorobotix, the global leader in AI-powered Ultra-High Precision (UHP) spraying, is driving the future of sustainable agriculture with innovations that improve crop health and efficiency. Building on rapid growth, proven field results, and a strong financial foundation with $150 million raised in Series C ($45m, 2024) and Series D ($105m, 2025), the […] The post Ecorobotix Secures $150M to Accelerate AI Powered Plant-by-Plant™ Care, Unveiling New Innovation at Agritechnica appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The Lee administration has reiterated its strong commitment to advancing Korea’s cultural industries and enhancing the nation’s standing as a global cultural powerhouse through the expansion of K-culture exports, including K-food, K-beauty and other creative sectors. The topic took center stage during the 13th Senior Secretaries’ Meeting, held Monday at the presidential office in Yongsan, Seoul, and presided over by President Lee Jae Myung. During the meeting, Lee described culture as “the core of a nation’s dignity, competitiveness and power in the 21st century.” Expanding on the traditional definition of culture, Lee noted, “When we talk about culture, we often think of music or fine arts. But today, culture encompasses a much broader scope — dramas, films, food, beauty,and more.” “At its heart, in the most comprehensive sense, culture is a value system rooted in democracy. The world now admires Korea not just for K-pop, K-dramas and K-movies, but also for K-food, K-beauty and even

Companies and investors that act now will be the ones shaping how AI gets embedded into every acre and every deal. The post Guest article: AI in agriculture, five strategic signals for investors and industry appeared first on AgFunderNews.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Ananya Das and Kshiti Kangovi, Texas A&M University Class of 2026, are on a mission to help solve the global problem of water scarcity and inequity impacting millions of farmers and communities. Their solution is an AI-driven irrigation management system that integrates soil sensors, crop data and weather forecasts to tell […] The post AI Can Change How Farmers Water Their Fields From Cloud to Soil appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

CARY, N.C. — Data and AI leader SAS received the NASDA Public-Private Partnership Award in recognition of projects that are positively impacting the nation’s agricultural sector and the success of US farmers. The award honors work that is truly collaborative between government and partners, and includes a significant, valuable public benefit, service or resource that positively […] The post SAS Honored by NASDA for Bringing Analytics and AI-Driven Insights to US Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Ananya Das and Kshiti Kangovi, rising stars from Texas A&M University’s multidisciplinary engineering technology (MXET) program, have set their sights on addressing a critical challenge that affects millions worldwide: water scarcity and inequity in agriculture. Their pioneering solution harnesses the power of artificial intelligence integrated with cutting-edge soil sensor technology, crop-specific data, and predictive weather […]

AI-powered housing and food security technologies get funding boost from Enterprise Ireland's Commercialisation Fund. Read more: AI-powered housing and food security SETU projects get €1.1m funding

Japanese tech giant NTT, formerly Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, designed the drones specifically as a way of protecting poultry farms, reports Tom's Hardware.Read Entire Article

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has disclosed his fallback career plan if AI ever supersedes him at the company's helm: farming. read more

In a groundbreaking advancement for sustainable agriculture and environmental management, researchers have unveiled a sophisticated machine learning framework capable of optimizing the hydrothermal treatment of livestock manure. This novel approach not only enhances the conversion efficiency of biowaste into valuable resources but also predicts the dynamic behavior of phosphorus— a critical yet finite nutrient—within both […]

DAVIS, Calif. — Leaf Monitor, a new mobile tool backed by artificial intelligence and predictive modeling, could revolutionize how farmers monitor crops and make decisions by providing real-time nutrition and leaf trait information in the field. “Having this information is very valuable for the farmers,” said Alireza Pourreza, associate professor of Cooperative Extension and director […] The post AI Tool to Help Farmers Measure Real-Time Crop Health From the Field appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The Syrian Ministry of Agriculture held talks on Thursday with representatives from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) to enhance food security data analysis through the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system. The meeting focused on improving field survey methods, training national staff, and setting up a liaison […]

Delivery service DoorDash has unveiled a new autonomous delivery robot called Dot, which was developed entirely in-house and is currently rolling out early access testing in one state. This bug-like “clanker” may be cute, but it also appears quite well designed for commercial operations and safe, timely food and grocery deliveries. Check out Dot in action in the video below. more…

In an era marked by the increasing pressure on agricultural systems due to climate change and population growth, the need for innovative and sustainable farming practices has never been more critical. A recent study led by a team of researchers, including Jackulin, Devi, and Priya, published in the journal Discover Artificial Intelligence, presents a groundbreaking […]

Discover how Agentic AI and MCP enable smarter, faster decisions by connecting systems and automating tasks across ag platforms and vendors. The post From Tools to Assistants: Agentic AI and MCP in Ag Tech appeared first on CropLife.

The program on September 30 – October 1 spotlights Farmer-First innovations that work throughout the crop cycle and across almost any fleet a farmer owns. The post AGCO Tech Day 2025 Spotlights AI, Autonomy and Mixed-Fleet Solutions to Enhance Farmer Profitability appeared first on CropLife.

A doctoral student at the University of Missouri says drones and artificial intelligence can help farmers measure the health of their corn crop more efficiently. Fengkai Tian says using AI to analyze images taken by drones equipped with a special hyper-spectral camera gives farmers a new way of viewing their crops. “We can see the […] The post University of Missouri Research: Drones and AI help farmers montior corn health appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The challenge is getting this technology where it's needed.

Farmers are under pressure. Fertilizer costs have soared in recent years. Tariffs are increasing equipment costs and cutting Canadian farmers off from key foreign markets. And climate change is bringing its own set of challenges.

A southwestern Illinois farmer says recent rains should do wonders for his cover crops. Dale Haudrich, who farms in Monroe County, says drones seeded cover crops into his standing corn just before the precipitation. “We’ve got over an inch of rain here in the last two days, and I think we’ll have some cover crops […] The post Drone technology helps Illinois farmer improve soil health with timely cover crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Daedong, TYM and LS Mtron have each strengthened partnerships with other organizations to develop farming machines powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and take the lead in the future agricultural market. With Korea’s rural population aging, the country’s top three agricultural equipment manufacturers are ramping up efforts to attract older farmers and help them address labor shortages with smart technology. Earlier this month, two Daedong Group affiliates — Daedong Robotics and Daedong AI Lab — formed a consortium with domestic AI and robotics companies to foster growth in the AI-powered farming and field robot sector. This initiative aligns with Daedong’s push to develop robots that recognize human voices and offer autonomous driving features. The farming machine maker plans to use the consortium to upgrade core AI technologies such as robot arms and hands for agriculture. Daedong also expects the partnership to address issues facing rural communities, including an aging

China is building its own Stargate in the Wuhu region, where an island is being converted from farmland into massive data centers for a bunch of companies. These servers are close to upper-class urban centers on purpose; they will speed up inference in these regions, while China works to link together remote data centers otherwise.

The companies said that Uber wants to expand its multimodal delivery network to include autonomous aerial deliveries. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex, which also carries out drone deliveries for DoorDash, is one of only four drone delivery providers authorized by the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, meaning...Read Entire Article

Last year, there was some talk about how AI-generated wacky images—summed up generally as “shrimp Jesus” as an example of one of the most bizarre—were taking over Facebook. It was only a matter of time until this sort of AI slop nonsense went political in some form or another. Starting last Friday, people began to […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new ground in ecology. At Rice University, César A. Uribe is developing computational tools to help scientists better understand ecosystems with recent studies using AI to glean new insights from different kinds of ecological data—from African mammal food webs to tropical forest soundscapes.

Uber Eats is testing out drone deliveries yet again, this time in partnership with Flytrex. To note, Flytrex is one of the drone operators behind Walmart's drone deliveries and already delivers food in some parts of the US. It's one of the four providers that received authorization by the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, in which pilots can't see the aircraft they're controlling directly. The partnership, the companies said, will enable Uber Eats customers to receive orders within minutes while reducing road congestion. They're planning to launch their drone delivery service for pilot markets in the US by the end of the year.  As part of their partnership, Uber is also making an investment in Flytrex, giving it the resources needed to be able to accelerate the deployment of its drone technology in the US. "Autonomous technology is transforming mobility and delivery faster than ever before" said Sarfraz Maredia, the President

HOUSTON, Texas — Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV) (the “Company” or “Envirotech”), a leader in advanced transportation and defense innovation, announced the successful completion of the first American-made heavy-lift drone capable of carrying 1,500 pounds, equipped with dual-use agricultural spray and wildfire protection technology. Performance Indicators (KPIs) Payload capacity 1,500 pounds – industry-leading for U.S. manufactured […] The post Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. Unveils America’s First 1,500 Pound Lift Drone With Agricultural Spray and Fire Protection Capabilities appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Gregory Gondwe / Associated Press: How thousands of small-scale farmers in Malawi are using a government-backed AI chatbot, designed by the nonprofit Opportunity International, for farming advice  —  Alex Maere survived the destruction of Cyclone Freddy when it tore through southern Malawi in 2023.  His farm didn't.

AI is moving from hype to impact across agriculture. In this episode, we recap MACA highlights, a co-op-led investment push into agtech, and industry reaction to the Make America Healthy Again Commission. The post CropLife Retail Week: How AI Is Reshaping Ag and Co-ops Fund AgTech appeared first on CropLife.

Alex Maere survived the destruction of Cyclone Freddy when it tore through southern Malawi in 2023. His farm did not. The 59-year-old saw decades of work disappear with the precious soil that the floods stripped from his small-scale farm in the foothills of Mount Mulanje. He was used to producing a healthy 850kg (1,870 pounds) of corn each season to support his three daughters and two sons. He salvaged just 8kg (17 pounds) from the wreckage of Freddy. “This is not a joke,” he said, remembering...

MULANJE, Malawi (AP) — Alex Maere survived the destruction of Cyclone Freddy when it tore through southern Malawi in 2023. His farm didn’t. The 59-year-old saw decades of work disappear with the precious soil that the floods stripped from his small-scale farm in the foothills of Mount Mulanje. He was used to producing a healthy 850 kilograms […] The post How AI Is Helping Some Small-Scale Farmers Weather a Changing Climate appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Alex Maere survived the destruction of Cyclone Freddy when it tore through southern Malawi in 2023. His farm didn't.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Consumers generally support using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve food and agricultural production, according to the August Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI). The survey-based report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information sources. […] The post Consumers Mostly Support AI Tools to Improve Food and Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Researchers have developed a versatile agricultural robot that uses multisensor data fusion to improve crop data collection, supporting genetic crop enhancement.

A digital ag specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says the farm of the future may have an updated “man’s best friend.” Dennis Bowman says researchers are currently examining the usefulness of robo-dogs on livestock operations. “With sensors, you could send it out into the pasture to do an inventory of your animals.”  He […] The post Robot dogs on the farm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

BOISE, Idaho. — Farming has never been merely a crop-growing activity. It is also a process of developing trust, sharing stories, and building relationships with communities. In the modern digital market, farmers and agribusinesses are expected to present themselves aesthetically in product packaging, on social media, and even in stall designs at farmers’ markets. That […] The post How Farmers Can Use AI Tools to Strengthen Branding & Marketing appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The 2025 MACA keynote speaker said the conditions are now right for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to remake how agriculture operates. The post How AI Technology Will Shape Agriculture appeared first on CropLife.

In a groundbreaking advancement merging aquaculture and artificial intelligence, researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Jaboticabal have unveiled a novel AI-driven tool designed to accurately assess stress levels in tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), the most extensively farmed native fish species in Brazil. This innovation not only promises to enhance animal welfare standards within intensive […]

In Brazil, a group led by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Jaboticabal, in collaboration with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assess the stress levels of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), the most widely produced native fish in Brazil. The study is published in the journal Aquaculture.

Learn how precision agriculture is boosting yields, cutting inputs, and conserving land — all while strengthening America's food supply chain. The post Farming Smarter: Precision Agriculture Boosts Yields and Cuts Inputs Across the U.S. appeared first on CropLife.

Biologists and computational scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory recently refined two artificial intelligence (AI) programs originally built by Meta, the company that owns Facebook, to predict protein shapes. Their new combined model, called ESMBind, can predict the 3D structure of proteins to reveal how they bind to nutrient metals like zinc and iron, which are essential for life.

Three RockMow models will be available - one for every mowing situation.

Rapid growth in drone use is upending expectations but also inducing trade-offs

Precision agriculture encompasses a data-driven suite of sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) analytics, and GPS-guided machinery that reduces fertilizer and pesticide inputs, increases yields, and boosts climate resilience (1). These tools deliver substantial environmental benefits by cutting agricultural runoff, economic gains through improved efficiency, and health advantages by reducing chemical exposure. In North America, farmers’ access to and ability to afford precision agriculture technology depend on the free movement of its components across the US–Canada border (2). The recent tariffs and retaliatory tariffs have disrupted the flow of goods and raised prices, threatening the expansion of precision agriculture in the US and Canada.

WASHINGTON — For farmers, every planting decision carries risks, and many of those risks are increasing with climate change. One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and livelihoods. A delayed monsoon, for example, can force a rice farmer in South Asia to replant or switch crops altogether, losing both time […] The post AI Is Transforming Weather Forecasting − and That Could Be a Game Changer for Farmers appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The Hill: CEOs of Apple, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and others are expected to attend an AI event hosted by Melania Trump and dinner at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday  —  President Trump on Thursday will host two dozen high-profile tech and business leaders for the first event …

Marina Temkin / TechCrunch: Orchard Robotics, which uses cameras and AI to help fruit growers manage crops more precisely, raised a $22M Series A led by Quiet Capital and Shine Capital  —  Inspired by his grandparents, who were apple farmers in China, Charlie Wu got the idea to apply technology to agriculture …

For farmers, every planting decision carries risks, and many of those risks are increasing with climate change. One of the most consequential is weather, which can damage crop yields and livelihoods. A delayed monsoon, for example, can force a rice farmer in South Asia to replant or switch crops altogether, losing both time and income.

Discover how AI is reshaping precision agriculture—from targeted spraying to smarter decisions—with insights on adoption trends and future potential. The post Precision Agriculture Meets Intelligence: Tracking AI’s Emerging Role in the Field appeared first on CropLife.

Despite early glitches, the chains are eager to identify how AI can help smooth operations - but it's not always a one-size-fits-all affair.

In recent years, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and agriculture has become a formidable frontier. The intersection of these two fields offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance productivity and sustainability in farming practices, especially for some of the most vulnerable demographics worldwide—illiterate farmers. The advent of advanced machine learning applications in precision agriculture presents both […]

In a groundbreaking stride towards revolutionizing agricultural research, a team of scientists from Nanjing Agricultural University has unveiled a state-of-the-art high-throughput field phenotyping robot designed specifically for wheat cultivation. This innovative system is equipped with an adjustable wheel track and precision-controlled gimbal mechanisms, orchestrated by advanced multisensor fusion algorithms, that collectively redefine the scope and […]

what3words has announced the launch of a voice-enabled AI tool aimed at helping farmers and agri-businesses manage and track locations more ...

A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.

The admin controls were left wide open on Pudu's robots A researcher caught the world’s leading supplier of commercial service robots using shoddy admin security that let attackers redirect the delivery machines to anywhere and make them follow any command.…

What if plants could speak when they were thirsty? Agriculture, in essence, is a dialog among crops, soil and climate. Yet drought, the most insidious stressor, remains largely silent until its damage is visible.

Designed to be towed in fields behind a tractor, the contraption uses raw compute power mated to 36 high-resolution cameras to identify and incinerate weeds on contact using 24 240W diode lasers. It may sound like science fiction, but it's already proven itself on hundreds of farms. According to Carbon,...Read Entire Article

The Farm Robotics Challenge, the only collegiate agricultural robotics competition of its kind, is officially launching its 2026 season. Registration is now open for undergraduate and graduate student teams from two-year and four-year colleges and universities across the United States and worldwide. The competition tasks students with designing, prototyping and field-testing robotics and AI-driven solutions … The post Registration Opens for 2026 Farm Robotics Challenge appeared first on California Ag Network.

GREENWICH, N.Y. — AI is in the news often these days as the growth and improvement of artificial intelligence has brought debate about its ramifications. However, there is another AI that is more familiar to those in the farming community: artificial insemination. Artificial insemination has become a common practice in certain livestock industries in the […] The post The Original AI: The Development of Livestock Artificial Insemination appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

The study shows AI's positive impact on agricultural green development in China, highlighting regional disparities and the role of financial support thresholds.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The inaugural AI in Agriculture Symposium, hosted by the Center for Agricultural Data Analytics within the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, will highlight the latest in AI research and real-world applications for agriculture on Sept. 15. The free event, featuring artificial intelligence and automation experts from academia and industry, will be offered online and […] The post AI in Agriculture Symposium, Hackathon Set for September appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Aberystwyth University scientists are developing new artificial intelligence tools that automatically measure plant seed and seed pods in order to breed better crop varieties.

DAVIS, Calif. — The Farm Robotics Challenge, the only collegiate agricultural robotics competition of its kind, is officially launching its 2026 season. Registration is now open for undergraduate and graduate student teams from two-year and four-year colleges and universities across the United States and worldwide. The competition tasks students with designing, prototyping and field-testing robotics and […] The post Registration Opens for 2026 Farm Robotics Challenge appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Smart agriculture, and in particular agri‑robotics, are transforming how farms operate. Traditionally demanding and labor intensive tasks like

Nvidia is showcasing startups using its AI chips and robotics software to power humanoid robots, delivery bots, cleaning machines, and farming equipment, highlighting its growing influence in physical automation as it heads into a closely watched earnings report. read more

The Yarbo Mower is getting two new attachments that will help maximize the amount of area is can cover. Here's what they are and how they work.

In the realm of modern agriculture, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative era marked by unprecedented advances in productivity, sustainability, and precision. Recognizing the growing imperative to bridge AI’s capabilities with agricultural sciences, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is pioneering this frontier through its Center for Agricultural […]

Artificial intelligence could slash waste, cut carbon emissions and ease staff burnout in the hospitality sector—yet many operators are barely scratching the surface, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Precision engineering could be used to return natural immunity to crops that have lost it over time

Wyke Farms has unveiled a pioneering project that uses artificial intelligence to listen to birdsong and turn it into hard data – aiming to ...

New machinery and Farmer-Focused innovations across AGCO's brands to debut in Decatur, Illinois, with exclusive media access on opening morning. The post AGCO to Exhibit Retrofit Equipment, Autonomous Technology and Precision Agriculture Solutions at 2025 Farm Progress Show appeared first on CropLife.

When David Bruntz, vice-president of the US Meat Export Federation, recently began looking for drones to monitor the cattle on his Nebraska ranch, he found that only one brand offered a “reasonably priced” solution: the Chinese tech giant DJI. The Shenzhen-based company already dominates the US drone market, and its products are now rapidly being adopted across the agricultural sector as the firm rolls out specialised solutions for sowing fields, spraying crops and tracking livestock. “It’s...

Farmers might be able to get help tending and harvesting crops using a new sensing technology from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI). Researchers have invented a tool called SonicBoom that can find crops like apples based on the sound they make. The novel technology, still in the early stages of development, may someday be used by farm robots for tasks like pruning vines or locating ripe apples hidden among the leaves.

DAVIS, Calif. — Autonomous weed-killing robots, AI-powered plant-health scanners, and farm waste converters will take center stage Wednesday, Sept. 17, when University of California, Merced hosts a VINE Connect Field Day. Seven ag tech startups will demonstrate market-ready solutions designed specifically for the challenges the California agricultural industry has identified as top priorities: rising costs, […] The post Farmers Invited to Test Robots, High-Tech Solutions at Sept. 17 Soil-Health Field Day appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

An international team of researchers has demonstrated how artificial intelligence (AI) can now detect contaminated food in fields and factories before it reaches consumers, potentially saving four million deaths annually.

A UK pilot will utilise AI to help European potato growers cut carbon, boost yields, and restore soil health — all while meeting the demand ...

Farming robot Thorvald is shifting into top gear, as creator Saga Robotics secures £8.4 million to drive large-scale rollouts in UK fields a...

Farming robot Thorvald is shifting into top gear, as creator Saga Robotics secures £8.4 million to drive large-scale rollouts in UK fields a...

The panel discussed the future of artificial intelligence's place on the farm.

The panel discussed the future of artificial intelligence's place on the farm.

Emerging Horizons in Precision Agriculture: Montana State University’s Anish Sapkota Advances Crop Stress Management Through Cutting-Edge Technologies In the evolving landscape of agricultural science, precision agriculture stands as a beacon of innovation, promising enhanced productivity and sustainability. At Montana State University (MSU), assistant professor Anish Sapkota is pioneering transformative research that integrates cutting-edge technologies such […]

NORFOLK, Neb. – Nebraska Extension and Northeast Community College will host the 3rd Nebraska Agriculture & Spray Drone Conference on August 21–22, 2025, at the Lifelong Learning Center on the Northeast Community College campus in Norfolk. Widely recognized as the Midwest’s leading agricultural drone event, this year’s conference offers two full days of education, demonstrations, […] The post Nebraska Continues to Lead the Midwest in Agricultural Drone Innovation appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Digital Ag Innovation Lab and Terraplex are co-hosting a new educational event, offering research-backed insights on drone spraying use in agriculture. “Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application” will take place on Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames, Iowa. The event […] The post New Training Offers Look at Drone Spraying in Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.

Drawing from decades of AEA's regenerative growing expertise, FieldLark AI is free and delivers real-time, data-informed crop guidance. The post Advancing Eco Agriculture Launches First AI Chatbot for Regenerative Agronomy appeared first on CropLife.

RDO's Maria Zepeda shares the power of people plus precision ag technology to help farmers make informed decisions about operations.  The post People-Powered Precision Agriculture: How Technology and Trust Drive Smarter Farming appeared first on CropLife.