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Agriculture is rapidly changing as new technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), remote sensing, automation, and data-driven decision tools become increasingly available to producers. While these technologies offer tremendous potential, many farmers are still asking important questions: How do these tools fit into my operation? What technologies deliver economic value in the field? And how can I separate promising innovations from marketing hype? The 2nd Symposium of Digital Agriculture (SyDAg 2026), themed “Growing with AI,” will bring together growers, extension specialists, researchers, industry leaders, and technology innovators to explore practical applications of digital agriculture and AI for modern farming. This event is designed for row-crop and livestock producers, agronomists, crop consultants, and anyone evaluating new farm technology for their operation. The symposium will be held on September 28, 2026, at Purdue University’s Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette. As we know that late September is a busy time in the field for[Read More…]





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Calling all corn and soybean producers and agricultural advisers! The United Soybean Board (USB), in partnership with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC), Iowa State Extension, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, and the Iowa Soybean Association, invites you to a virtual workshop informing the future of the MRCC’s Ag Climate Dashboard and new ag climate tool production.



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When evaluating the U.S. government’s tariff policy, farmers express short-term concerns about farm incomes but maintain long-term confidence in the resilience of the U.S. agricultural economy. According to the April survey from the Purdue University – CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, over half of the 400 farmers surveyed (56%) anticipate a negative impact on 2025 farm income due to the tariff policy. However, 70% of respondents believe that the increased use of tariffs will ultimately strengthen the U.S. agricultural economy in the long run.



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The United Soybean Board, in collaboration with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) and Purdue on the Farm, invites soybean producers and advisers to a subregional workshop focused on utilizing climate data to enhance soybean production and to learn about opportunities with Purdue on the Farm.



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