In-Field Technologies
May 6, 2024
USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture, also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food.
Data Management
July 25, 2023
USDA Introduces Geospatial Data Product to Show Crop Rotation Patterns
The USDA unveiled a geospatial product called Crop Sequence Boundaries (CSB) that offers public access to national-scale visual crop rotation data for the first time. The new tool was developed by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Economic...
Market Watch
June 28, 2023
USDA, NASA Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Exploration, Science
The agencies intend to explore opportunities to improve crop performance to meet Earth and space-based goals.
Connectivity
June 27, 2021
USDA, FCC, and NTIA Announce Interagency Agreement to Coordinate Broadband Funding Deployment
Broadband Integrity Coordination Act prompted Agency leaders to improve information sharing to best deploy federal broadband funds.
Market Watch
February 9, 2020
Developing Automation and Mechanization for U.S. Specialty Crops: A Review of USDA Programs
At $64.7 billion, specialty crops comprised one-third of U.S. crop receipts and one-sixth of receipts for all U.S. agricultural products in 2017. USDA funded $287.7 million towards 213 specialty crop automation or mechanization projects from 2008 – 2018.
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Connectivity
October 7, 2019
U.S.: USDA Invests $152 Million to Improve Broadband Service in 14 States
USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy has announced that USDA is investing $152 million in 19 projects to provide or improve rural broadband service in 14 states.
“Deploying high-speed broadband internet connectivity, or ‘e-Connectivity,’ in rural...
Market Watch
June 26, 2019
USDA Outlines Adoption Trends for Precision Agriculture
Agriculture is dynamic, adjusting in response to changes in the economy, technology, the environment, and policy – and agricultural production affects a wide range of natural resources. Understanding the complex links among public policies, economic conditions, farming and conservation...
Market Watch
April 24, 2019
U.S.: Big Data Shows How to Improve Profits, Help Environment
Technology always changes the way we think and how we do things, posts Scott Elliott, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, at USDA.gov. Now, thanks to research at Michigan State University (MSU), farmers have a new tool to determine...
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Digital Farming
June 13, 2025
Smart Spraying Takes Root: Agriculture Spraying Equipment Market Grows With Precision And Sustainability At The Core
In-Field Technologies
June 12, 2025
Spain: Over 400 Researchers From 43 Countries to Convene at the European Conference on Precision Agriculture
Market Watch
June 11, 2025