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North Dakota’s vast farmlands have long been a cornerstone of the state’s economy, but like much of the agricultural sector nationwide, they face a persistent challenge: a shrinking workforce. With fewer workers available—and fewer still with the nec

Western wildfires, while devastating to local ecosystems and communities, may have an unexpected benefit for air quality on the East Coast, according to a recent study published in the journal Science. The research reveals that the intense heat gener

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission this week released its latest strategy, *”Make Our Children Healthy Again,”* placing precision agriculture technology at the forefront of efforts to improve public health, food security, and rural econ

India’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation as space technology converges with artificial intelligence, reshaping how farmers cultivate crops, manage resources, and adapt to climate challenges. This shift isn’t ju

In the rolling hills of Ballarat, Rob Mitchell is quietly redefining what it means to be a modern entrepreneur—balancing spreadsheets with chicken feed, and artificial intelligence with free-range farming. His dual career as both an accountant and a

Spornado, a horn-shaped fungal spore detector, took home the top prize in the Agronomics category at this year’s Innovation in Agriculture Awards, presented during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. The win underscores the growing demand for precision tools

An investigation led by marine ecologist Savannah Ryburn has uncovered a troubling trend in U.S. stores: the sale of illicit meat from endangered sharks under false or misleading labels. The study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, highlights

The Cooperative Extension Service is opening doors for high school students to explore the intersection of agriculture and technology through its 2026 Ag-Tech Career Exploration program. Now in its second year, the initiative aims to introduce the ne

The release of the *Make Our Children Healthy Again* strategy by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has sparked broad approval from agricultural leaders, who see the report as a pivotal step in bridging the gap between farming, nutritio

The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2025 wrapped up in Hangzhou this week, spotlighting nine youth-led agri-startups whose digital solutions aim to tackle some of agriculture’s most pressing challenges—from climate resilience to supply chain ineffici