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From Drone Imagery to Field Intelligence: How UAV Data Can Support Precision Agriculture
Drones are becoming a valuable tool for precision agriculture, but acquiring aerial images is only a minuscule part of the process. The true benefit of drones lies in analyzing the collected data to derive geospatial information that helps farmers and agronomists make better-informed business decisions. Drones can collect…
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From Soil Surveys to Supply Chains: How GIS Supports Agriculture Across Time
Agriculture has always been connected to the land. GIS gives today’s farmers, researchers, and organizations new ways to understand what is happening across the land. Long before today’s dashboards, drone imagery, GPS collars, and knowledge graphs, agricultural decisions were still shaped by questions of location: where…
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How Illegal Cattle Trafficking Is Spreading a Flesh-Eating Parasite
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is leveraging GIS and real-time monitoring to uncover illegal cattle trafficking routes that are spreading deadly parasites and devastating Central America’s last remaining intact forests. Key Takeaways * GIS maps revealed the cattle-trafficking routes spreading a flesh-eating…
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Agriculture Intelligence (AgI): Lessons from “Old School” Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This article reflects on the cyclical hype and setbacks experienced in the history of Artificial Intelligence, drawing parallels between the AI boom of the 1980s and current developments. It highlights how early AI efforts, particularly expert systems, failed due to inadequate data management infrastructure and the…
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Trusted Applications of Geospatial AI for Agriculture
Reflecting on the lessons of past cycles in artificial intelligence, the agricultural industry must carefully consider how to adopt emerging technologies without repeating historical missteps. The experience of the “AI winter” underscores the importance of aligning robust data management infrastructure with the inherently…
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Agriculture Intelligence in Action: GeoAI, Trusted AI, and Accelerated Workflows for the Ag Supply Chain
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly across industries, but agriculture approaches innovation differently. Technology is not adopted because it is new. It is adopted when it delivers tangible business outcomes. In our first agriculture webinar of 2026, Nick Short hosted a conversation with Yomi Olufowoshe from Esri…
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A Storymap for American Agriculture by the Numbers
We've developed a story map that describes the contribution of US Agriculture to America over its history. Here's the link: https://ow.ly/yplY50YibRp Story Map Summary The definition of a farm in America varies widely, encompassing everything from rural tractors and ranch horses to urban vertical farming and backyard…
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Applying AI in Agriculture with Trusted Geospatial Workflows
The agriculture community is navigating rapid change, and AI is increasingly part of that conversation. This webinar brings together experts from Esri and industry partners to discuss trusted applications of Artificial Intelligence within geospatial workflows for agriculture. You will hear how AI is being used responsibly…
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Share Your Agriculture Story at the 2026 Esri User Conference
The Esri User Conference is the world’s largest gathering of GIS professionals, and now is your chance to be part of it. The Call for Presentations for UC 2026 is open and invites agriculture professionals to share how they are using GIS to drive productivity, sustainability, and innovation. From precision agriculture and…
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Pre-trained deep learning model for vineyards?
Hi, Does ESRI have a pre-trained deep learning model for vineyards? Alternatively, is it possible to use a text SAM to detect vineyards from satellite imagery? Thanks. Jim
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Leveraging Agriculture Intelligence to Ensure EUDR Compliance in the African Coffee Industry
Europe has long had a history of promoting sustainable agriculture through the use of a complex regulatory framework that rewards producers for utilizing environmentally friendly practices. The European Union (EU) Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is the latest environmentally friendly legislative framework established by…
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From Farm Field to Finance: Key Insights from Our Ag Lending and Insurance Webinar
We're grateful to everyone who attended our recent webinar, From Farm Field to Finance: How GIS Is Revolutionizing Ag Lending and Insurance. Our presenters, Charlie Magruder (Senior Account Manager, Esri) and Aidan Thurling (Solutions Engineer, Esri), delivered valuable insights through real-world examples and live…
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How can I extract time-series zonal statistics of NDVI from Sentinel-2 live data in ArcGIS Online for each parcel or pivot in my dashboard project?
How to extract NDVI time-series values for a specific area of interest from Sentinel-2 live data? I am working on a real-time dashboard project in ArcGIS Online where I have integrated Sentinel-2 live data and applied NDVI analysis using Process Templates. Now, I need to extract zonal statistics of NDVI over time for each…
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Webinar - From Farm Field to Finance: How GIS is Transforming Ag Lending and Insurance
In today's fast-changing agricultural world, it is more important than ever to make smart, data-driven decisions. GIS is becoming increasingly valuable to agricultural lenders and insurers, providing them with innovative means to evaluate risk, simplify processes, and enhance customer satisfaction. We invite you to join us…
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Trinchero Family Estates: When Precision Becomes Mission-Critical
Terroir—the idea that wine reflects the unique soil, climate, and landscape where grapes grow—is no longer left to guesswork. At Trinchero Family Estates, GIS technology is transforming how one of America's leading vineyards measures, monitors, and manages sustainable agriculture across 9,000 acres. Nick S. and Elvis…
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Agriculture Webinar - From Farm Field to Finance: How GIS is Revolutionizing Ag Lending and Insurance
In today’s competitive agriculture finance landscape, making the right decisions quickly can mean the difference between growth and missed opportunities. Join us on September 25 at 11:00 a.m. CT to learn how GIS technology can help you make better decisions. It can help you improve your risk assessment accuracy, make…
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RECAP: The Agriculture SIG at Esri’s 2025 User Conference
If you missed last week's Agriculture SIG at Esri’s 2025 User Conference, here’s a brief summary: The session, led by Mark Dann, Dr. Elvis Takow, and myself from Esri, featured presentations on ArcGIS as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform and how to refocus AI on Agriculture Intelligence. Afterwards, a panel…
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New Living Atlas Layer for Understanding Global Irrigated Land in Agriculture
Irrigation plays a pivotal role in agriculture by providing a consistent and controlled supply of water to crops, which is essential for their growth and productivity. In regions where rainfall is insufficient or irregular, irrigation ensures that crops receive the necessary moisture at critical stages of their…
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2025 UC Agriculture Industry Guide
Get ready to be inspired at the 2025 Esri UC! This year’s conference is a powerhouse of innovation, featuring hundreds of presentations and events that span a wide array of topics. To help you navigate this wealth of content and find the most relevant sessions for the agriculture sector, we’ve created a focused agenda just…
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Inaugural ArcGIS in Viticulture User Group Meeting Recap
Connecting the Viticulture Community Through GIS On June 12th, the North Coast viticulture community came together for the inaugural ArcGIS in Viticulture User Group meeting, hosted at the scenic Silver Oak tasting room in Alexander Valley. With over 20 attendees representing vineyards, wineries, and research institutions,…
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Key Takeaways from the 2025 World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
The 2025 World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, which took place in San Francisco in early March, gathered more than 2,000 global leaders from various sectors, including agribusinesses, technology providers, food brands, farmers, policymakers, and investors. The summit, attended by the Esri Agriculture Team, was a platform for…
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How GIS Can Protect the World’s Olive Legacy
The changing climate affects us all, threatening crops that have sustained us for centuries. Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are projected to nearly double by 2050, resulting in an average temperature increase of 4.4 degrees Celsius by the end of the 21st century. More than 53% of the olive-growing regions along Turkey’s…
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GIS Use Case in Ag Lending
We know that many of our Ag users are always interested in learning how others are using the ArcGIS Platform. The following video is a nice recap of a presentation that took place in February of this year. You'll get some insights in how AgWest (part of the Farm Credit System) is using ArcGIS for a multitude of projects…
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Geospatial Innovations Shape the Future of Viticulture: Highlights from the 2025 Esri Seminar in Napa
Earlier this month, the Esri Agriculture team hosted a Geospatial Innovations for Viticulture Seminar in Napa, California. This event brought together GIS experts, viticulturists, and industry leaders to explore how location intelligence is shaping the future of viticulture. Esri Agriculture team members Jennifer, Elvis,…
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Content Store for ArcGIS
Say farewell to the headache of managing multiple provider portals and navigating intricate procurement processes for purchasing imagery. Content Store for ArcGIS presents a single, comprehensive solution with an extensive array of current, top-tier commercial satellite imagery from numerous providers. This centralized…
