Latest Developments in Ag Tech

The challenges farmers face are expanding. Global unrest, unpredictable markets, rising inflation, expensive transportation and extreme weather are all impacting how food is grown, but how are farmers reacting? For many, the answer is an ...

Product and Technology Gap ‘Fill-ins’ to Continue Driving Agtech M&A        

Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a big year for agtech M&A activity. According to AgFunder’s 2021 Farm Tech Investment Report, 37 agriculture technology M&A deals were completed in fiscal year 2020. As is often the case, …

How Rural Population Decline Impacts U.S. Agriculture

Rural populations showed further signs of decline in the recent release of the 2020 U.S. census. The data reflects shifting demographics and signals continued labor shortages across the nation’s farming and ranching regions. A Stateline …

Is the Future of Farming Inside?

Is the Future of Farming Inside? Indoor farming may be the future for many leafy greens, vegetables, and fruits. As agricultural technology develops amidst severe drought in California, the future of indoor farming looks bright. ...

The Internet of Things Is Growing Across the Agricultural Landscape

While The Food Institute has previously explored some NASA-inspired innovations in the agriculture industry, we’re going to stay somewhat closer to Earth and take a deeper dive into how The Internet of Things (IoT) has …