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As the costs of technologies go down and labor costs go up, farmers in all segments of agriculture see mechanization and artificial intelligence as opportunities to stay ahead. But numerous technological, regulatory and cost challenges will have to be overcome first.

The Agriculture Department on Monday said it will be distributing $667 million for high-speed internet projects through the fourth funding round of its ReConnect Program.

Deere & Co. reported stronger-than-expected earnings Friday yet saw its stock drop significantly amid concerns that the ag equipment industry may have peaked.

Iowa farmers on Thursday urged members of Congress to be cautious in seeking to curb China's theft of U.S. intellectual property and unfair trade tactics, noting the nation's importance as a consumer of soybeans and other commodities.