It's here 👀 The 2026 Upper Midwest RAPPR is now available, highlighting five grower-informed challenges shaping agriculture across our region. If you’re building, researching, investing in, or deploying AgTech, this report is for you! grandfarm.com/wp-content/upl…

As the 2026 season comes to a close, work continues at Grand Farm, from moving projects forward to preparing for what’s next in agricultural innovation. Keep up with the latest projects, updates, and stories through our What’s New at the Farm webpage. grandfarm.com/live-updates/

The next generation of agriculture has questions. We’re glad they’re asking them here. 🌱 Welcoming Minnesota FFA students to Grand Farm a few weeks ago was an opportunity to explore agricultural technology and the possibilities taking shape around them.

From Salinas to Silicon Valley. 🌱 Last week, Grand Farm and our partners explored AI, autonomy, and agtech with stops at Google, Blue River Technology, and more. New perspectives, stronger connections, and plenty of ideas to bring back to the prairie.

How can drones help stop noxious weeds before they spread? Nathan Marcotte of Grand Farm gives an overview of the autonomous UAS grant project, sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. Learn more about Grand Farm: grandfarm.com/

Two weeks ago, we welcomed a new kind of crowd to the Grand Farm Innovation Campus! 🌾 Travel writers and content creators from TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) joined us for a firsthand look at how innovation is shaping the future of agriculture right here in North Dakota.

We’re excited to welcome three new partners to the Grand Farm ecosystem this month! Please join us in welcoming JPMorgan Chase, 701X, and Field Sim! Each new partnership brings fresh perspectives, expertise, and opportunities to collaborate.

Today’s the day! 🎉 This afternoon, we’re breaking ground on Phase II of the Grand Farm Innovation Campus and celebrating the next chapter of what we’re building together. There’s still time to join us. Register here: grandfarmphase2groundbreakin…

Today, we’re celebrating Kyle Whitcraft, our Director of Program Management Office, on three years with Grand Farm! Thank you, Kyle, for three years of leadership, collaboration, and commitment to the work we’re building together. We’re lucky to have you on the team!

A different view of what’s happening in the field. 👀 Check out how aerialPLOT is capturing imagery at Grand Farm and bringing these insights into trial dashboards to help visualize what’s happening in the field.

Monday is the day. 🌱 We’re just a few days away from breaking ground on Phase II of the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. There’s still time to join us. Register here: grandfarmphase2groundbreakin…

On Monday, we celebrated Eric Hardmeyer’s impact on Grand Farm in a place he helped shape. Family, friends, colleagues, and community members joined us at the Innovation Campus to share stories, reconnect, and unveil a permanent art piece centered around hope.

The technology is advancing. But who’s going to run it? That’s why skilled labor shortages in increasingly complex production systems was selected as a top pain point in the 2026 Upper Midwest RAPPR. Read the full pain point ⬇️ emergingprairie.com/wp-conte…

Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. 💚 Grand Farm is built on collaboration, and we’re thankful for the partners who continue to show up, lean in, and believe in what we’re building together. Thank you for being part of Grand Farm, we’re proud to have you alongside us.

Cheers to one year at Grand Farm, Jenny! 🎉 As our Research Analyst, Jenny Lagervall is behind some pretty important work, from grant opportunities to research for our RAPPR. We’re so grateful for the curiosity, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail Jenny brings to the team.

Still thinking about last year’s Grand Farm Partner Trip. ✈️ This year, we’re heading to Silicon Valley to connect our partners with the people and ideas shaping the future of AgTech. Interested in becoming a partner? Reach out to [email protected].

Another incredible Autonomous Nation in the books! From noteworthy insights to drones in flight this conference had it all. Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thank you to our 2026 sponsors and presenters!

Don’t wait until this one flies by. Grab your ticket to Autonomous Nation today! Autonomous Nation is THIS THURSDAY, bringing the future of autonomy out of the conversation and into the field. Thursday, September 17 | Grand Farm Innovation Campus | AutonomousNation2026.eventbr…

Today, we’re celebrating John Mann’s 3-year anniversary with Grand Farm! As our Program Manager of Startups, John plays a huge role in supporting startups, building connections, and helping innovative ideas grow across the Grand Farm ecosystem. Cheers to three years, John!

One field doesn’t always mean one set of needs. That’s why matching nutrient applications to variable soil conditions and crop needs was selected as a top pain point in the 2026 Upper Midwest RAPPR. Read the full pain point ⬇️ emergingprairie.com/wp-conte…

Big demo news: Pyka is coming to Autonomous Nation. ✈️ On September 17, attendees will get to see Pyka’s autonomous spray aircraft in action at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. Don’t just hear about the future of autonomy. Come see it for yourself: AutonomousNation2026.eventbr…