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Agriculture
All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Agriculture. 9 articles.
Imperial County pauses AI data centers as developer sues for Colorado River water
Aug 4, 2026
Imperial County imposed a 45-day halt on new data center projects while a developer seeks about 880 acre-feet of Colorado River water for a 330 MW site. Valley districts are watching the water math.
AI data center sues IID for 287M gallons; Valley growers eye 'buy and dry'
Jul 29, 2026
Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing wants Colorado River water to cool a 330 MW facility after cities refused wastewater. The case could shape whether on-farm allocations can shift to industry in Valley districts.
As developers chase 'physical AI,' Kingsburg's GUSS is already in the rows
Jun 29, 2026
An AP report says top AI talent is turning from chatbots to robots and 'world models.' That shift has clear stakes for Central Valley farms and labs.
Fresno State to host July 9 launch for Central Valley Supercomputing Center
Jun 25, 2026
Organizers say the new center will give Valley growers, startups, and students access to advanced computing and AI tools. The public launch is set for July 9 at the Fresno State Library.
DNA soil tests and AI steer Kern River restoration work
Jun 5, 2026
A Bakersfield story shows how DNA-based soil analysis and AI tools could help match plantings to the Kern’s patchy soils and speed recovery after floods and weeds.
UN says AI data centers gulp 1.2T gallons; Turlock, growers eye the ripple
Jun 4, 2026
A new UN report tallies nation-sized power and water use for AI data centers. Here’s what that could mean for Turlock-area pumps and rates this summer.
AI‑Powered Irrigation Opens New Opportunities—and New Communication Needs—for Farming
Apr 19, 2026
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources highlights how AI‑driven irrigation tools can boost water efficiency and farm productivity, while underscoring the need for reliable connectivity, clear grower–developer communication, and practical on‑farm support—especially across California’s Central Valley.
Farm Day 2026 in Kern County Showcases New AI Technology
Apr 13, 2026
Kern County’s annual Farm Day brought elementary students to the fairgrounds for hands-on lessons in agriculture, highlighting programmable harvest equipment and the growing role of AI and automation in farming.
Farming the Future: AI in the Central Valley
Apr 13, 2026
Central Valley growers are turning to AI—drones, sensors, and predictive software—to conserve water, address labor shortages, and boost productivity, while local educators and startups build the region’s ag‑tech ecosystem and confront cost, data, and connectivity hurdles.