Industry News | 01-12-2026

How Smart Farm Infrastructure Upgrades Can Squeeze Out Extra Margin
Prioritizing projects with a clear path to fast returns and lower costs can help you weather current economic challenges, say ag industry experts.
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Land O’Lakes, Microsoft Partner on AI Assistant to Boost Farm Profitability
Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are developing an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize farming operations.
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Texas A&M Students Take Food Science From Lab to Label
With support from faculty, students in the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Texas A&M Food Science Club, the university’s chapter of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association, IFTSA, have created a lineup of Aggie-made products.
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Farm Economy to Stabilize in 2026, Ag Economists Predict
Economists see the ag economy holding its ground — but not gaining strength.
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Beef Budgets Show Improved 2026 Outlook
Budgets look favorable for cow-calf producers in the coming year, but markets can change quickly.
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