Wednesday, 2 September, 2026
Eye in the Sky: USDA Turns to Satellites and AI to Fix Crop Data
By TechShots Studio
Following heavy criticism from farmers and grain traders over inaccurate data and agency staff cuts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a pilot project leveraging AI, machine learning, and satellite imagery from NASA. By integrating high-tech geospatial tools with online farmer surveys, the USDA aims to modernize outdated reporting methods, rebuild market trust, and improve the accuracy of crucial crop yield estimates.
Read full story at REUTERS