New university ‘precision agriculture’ programs teach the use of satellite images, soil sensors, drones, robotics and more.

Thad Becker uses precision agriculture to harvest soybeans Oct. 7 in Mexico, Mo. He’s spent thousands of dollars on high-tech farming tools that help him make farm management decisions, “We fixed so ...

Agriculture is one of humanity’s oldest professions. In the U.S., it accounted for 10% of total jobs in 2024 according to USDA data. But technology is rapidly reshaping agricultural employment.

HONOLULU (KHNL) - The Hawaii Department of Agriculture launches a program that could revolutionize food safety. Last year's e-coli spinach outbreak killed three people, and made hundreds sick. The ...

Virginia’s farmers are turning to high-tech tools to protect the Chesapeake Bay and their bottom line. From GPS-guided tractors to precision fertilizer applications, producers are using data and ...

The ongoing Farm Bill negotiations may mean linking millions of Americans to the 21st century economy and taking a step toward the broader dream of high-tech agriculture. Since the last Farm Bill was ...

Picture a farm in Avondale growing leafy greens. Maybe you’ve imagined small plants swaying in the breeze alongside the road. But at one West Valley farm, the plants have never seen the sun. These ...

One of the world’s most high-tech indoor vertical farms is located in Compton. We visit to understand the role indoor farming plays in the future of food. The background: Compton was once an ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Students in Manor ISD are bringing a whole new meaning to farm-to-table. Inside Oak Meadows Elementary, school leaders have launched a program to hydroponically grow fresh lettuce and ...