August 7, 2026 Karen Ellis Carr , Rebecca W. Foreman , Jessica DiPietro , Matthew Berlin , Sylvia G. Costelloe , Christina Rather , J. Michael Showalter , Sarah L. Lode , D. Reed Freeman Jr. , Berin S. Romagnolo , Nancy A. Noonan , Judah Prero , Megan E. Woodwardhttps://www.afslaw.com/perspectives/alerts/top-legal-issues-agriculture-and-agtech At the midpoint of
August 7, 2026 10:22 amhttps://www.theitem.com/stories/farm-bots-bringing-ai-into-the-fields,445824 Tim Smith for The Infinite Loop by Nebius “We do a lot of wonderful work with onions,” is a phrase you don’t hear often while reporting on artificial intelligence. But using algorithms to help farmers improve yields while reducing chemical usage is Swiss startup Ecorobotix’s bread and butter, according to
Will AI Help Agriculture Flourish?AI has already had a large impact on agricultural productivity and recent leaps in the technology will help sustain that momentum. In just a few short years, artificial intelligence has evolved from a technological curiosity to an almost singular obsession in the public consciousness. With trillion-dollar companies racing to apply the
August 07, 2026 04:00 PM • Neal Burnette-Irwinhttps://www.rfdtv.com/data-infrastructure-could-shape-a-i-healthcare-future Better access to patient data could improve care and reduce administrative burdens. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (RFD News) — Artificial intelligence has become a major topic in rural communities, especially as discussions continue around data infrastructure. Caravan Health founder Lynn Barr joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to discuss how AI could
July 8, 2026 by Eric Stann, University of Missourihttps://phys.org/news/2026-07-future-ai-farm.htm The study site and experimental design for variable seeding rates (1000 seeds ha−1) in 2020 for corn and soybeans in Field 1 and Field 2 in Miami County, OH. Credit: Agronomy Journal (2026). DOI: 10.1002/agj2.70373 Farmers are getting more tools in their toolbox, thanks to new research from
2026-07-10https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-places-food-security-and-agrifood-systems-centre-stage-on-the-global-ai-and-digital-agenda/en FAO places food security and agrifood systems centre-stage on the global AI and digital agenda At Geneva’s Digital Week, FAO advocates for inclusive, responsible and development-oriented digital transformation that empowers farmers and rural communities worldwide AI for Good Global Summit ©FAO 10/07/2026 Geneva – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) placed
Jul 30, 2026 9:03 AMhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260730334581/en/Scottish-Government-Selects-Planet-for-AI-Enabled-Monitoring-to-Support-Sustainable-Agricultural-Reform BERLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Planet Labs Germany, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, recently announced that it was selected for a 7-figure award from the Scottish Government’s Agricultural and Rural Economy Directorate. Under this one-year agreement, Planet will deliver PlanetScope data and advanced analytics to support Scotland’s
Eric Sfiligoj|July 24, 2026https://www.croplife.com/management/croplife-retail-week-tech-hub-live-2026-what-farmers-and-ag-retailers-really-need/ In this special edition of Crop Life Retail Week recorded live at Tech Hub Live 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa, host CropLife Editor Eric Sfiligoj is joined by co-host Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply and special guest April Hemmes, Owner of Hemmes Farms. Together, they dive deep into the real-world adoption of ag technology—moving from
Eric Sfiligoj|July 22, 2026https://www.croplife.com/smart-tech/tech-hub-live-day-3-digging-through-the-data/ As the 2026 Tech Hub LIVE Conference wrapped up its latest edition, the spotlight shifted from what kinds of new technologies are begin employed across the ag industry to how to properly manage all this information. Day 3 of the conference started with a series of discussions on this topic as part of
