Researches & Trends

Abi Wylie / 04 Sep 2026https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2026/09/top-precision-agriculture-autonomous-systems-award-goes-to-zenatech/ ZenaTech has been named the winner of the “Drone Technology of the Year” award in the 2026 AgTech Breakthrough Awards program for its ZenaDrone precision agriculture solutions. The annual awards program, operated by global market intelligence organization Tech Breakthrough, honors innovative products driving transformation across the agricultural sector through

Mark Gordon | September 4, 2026https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/sep/04/sarah-martello-agwise/ Sarah Martello grew up on a family farm.Photo by Mark Wemple Influencer Intel An early and specific influence on AgWise CEO and co-founder Sarah Martello’s career was Brad Borden, a professor she had at Washburn University School of law in Topeka, Kansas. “He taught me to love tax law,”

Sara Jensen | Sept. 3, 2026https://www.powermotiontech.com/technologies/artificial-intelligence/blog/55402335/john-deere-from-the-editors-desk-how-john-deere-is-bringing-ai-to-the-farm This week I had the opportunity to attend a media event hosted by John Deere to learn about the latest automation and maintenance systems for its agricultural equipment. But the big announcement at the event was the introduction of the company’s new AI assistant known as JD. With this

MBN Staff | Fri, 09/04/2026https://mexicobusiness.news/agribusiness/news/usda-test-satellites-ai-crop-estimates The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will launch a pilot project using satellite imagery, geospatial tools, and crop models to improve its estimates of US crop acreage and yields, as the agency seeks to address growing concerns from farmers, grain traders, and economists over the reliability of its agricultural data.

Deere & Co. September 4, 2026https://www.globalagtechinitiative.com/digital-farming/john-deere-introduces-jd-the-ai-assistant-that-helps-farmers-put-their-data-to-work/ For more than a decade, John Deere Operations Center™ has helped farmers connect their field, machine, and operational data in a centralized platform. And now it’s being taken to the next level with JD, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant built into Operations Center that gives farmers an entirely new way to

Lauren Milligan September 4, 2026https://www.globalagtechinitiative.com/digital-farming/the-rise-of-agentic-agriculture-aws-karen-hildebrand-on-ais-growing-role-in-the-field/?amp Karen Hildebrand, Global Head of Industry and Partner Solutions for Amazon Web Services, gave this year’s keynote speech at Women in Ag Tech. She also presented the keynote address on day two of Tech Hub LIVE. Ag tech gathered and produced a lot of data, which many struggled to understand

Krisy Gashler Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station September 3, 2026https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/09/cornell-leads-project-putting-robots-work-us-orchards Fifteen years ago, labor accounted for about 45% of total costs at the Washington Fruit and Produce Co. Today, it’s over 60%.  “Our costs have just been skyrocketing, largely around labor, but everything else as well – meanwhile, apples sell for the same price they

Karl Plume and P.J. Huffstutter September 2, 2026https://www.reuters.com/world/us/usda-test-satellites-ai-try-improve-crop-estimates-amid-farmer-criticism-2026-09-01 Item 1 of 3 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks with reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci Purchase Licensing Rights,

Economy Technology | Aug 25, 2026 12:59 (JST)https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026082300069/ Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)–Companies are turning to artificial intelligence and sensor technology to improve the efficiency of indoor farming in Japan as the country faces a growing shortage of farmers. Oishii Farm Corp., which runs a strawberry factory in the United States, recently established a new