NASA and USDA Partner to Modernize U.S. Agriculture Data
- NASA and the USDA signed a data modernization agreement on October 24, 2026.
- The ASEAN Agrifood Investment and Partnership Forum launched in Singapore on October 30, 2026.
- Coachella Valley farmers are using drones and robotics to manage water scarcity.
- Tanzania’s agriculture sector accounted for 28% of its GDP in 2022.
- Global Agriculture reaches over 30 million monthly impressions across international markets.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed a memorandum of understanding on Oct. 24, 2026, to modernize agricultural data through Earth observation and geospatial analytics. The signing occurred at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa during NASA’s Inspiration Tour.
Isaacman said, "NASA develops some of the most advanced sensing, computing, and analytical capabilities in the world, and we should put those tools to work wherever they can deliver meaningful outcomes for the American people".
Isaacman also said, "By combining NASA’s Earth observation data and technical expertise with USDA’s knowledge of American agriculture, we can improve the information available to farmers and ranchers, strengthen our understanding of crop conditions and natural hazards, and pursue new high-risk, high-reward ideas that advance both science and American competitiveness".
ASEAN forum identifies financing for resilient agriculture
30, 2026, in Singapore to identify financing solutions for regional agricultural resilience.
Singapore, the ASEAN Secretariat, and the Asian Development Bank organized the forum to focus on investment opportunities for regenerative agriculture.
H.E. Singh highlighted the necessity of mobilizing private-sector investment and creating risk-sharing mechanisms to implement the ASEAN Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture Programme.
Discussions emphasized the importance of partnerships between governments, financial institutions, and businesses. These collaborations aim to ensure that smallholder farmers benefit from the transition to regenerative and resilient agricultural systems.
FAO promotes scientific solutions for food security in Iran
The Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization and the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad hosted a World Food Day 2026 event in Iran.
Farrukh Toirov, the FAO Representative in Iran, advocated for turning scientific knowledge into practical solutions. He said these innovations support food security and sustainable agriculture.
Tanzania utilizes digital tools for agribusiness growth
Agriculture accounted for 65 percent of employment and 28 percent of the national gross domestic product in Tanzania during 2022. The Tanzania Agriculture Master Plan 2050, published in 2024, provides these figures.
Farmers in Tanzania use digital services such as Farmer AI and Ugani Kiganjani. The FAO reported in 2026 that the DSP-in-a-Box service functions in locations with poor connectivity.
A Tanzanian student at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang authored the report on these digital agricultural tools.
Coachella Valley farmers adopt precision technology
Farmers in the Coachella Valley integrate drones, robotics, and precision irrigation with traditional knowledge to improve efficiency and manage water scarcity. The region produces 95 percent of the commercial dates in the United States.
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