This week, the agriculture industry embraced artificial intelligence agents - smart computer assistants that help farmers make better decisions. The biggest news came from Land O'Lakes and Microsoft, who announced a major partnership to create an AI helper called Oz. This digital assistant uses smart technology to help farmers and farm advisors find quick answers to farming questions.

Oz works like a helpful friend who knows everything about crops. It can suggest what farmers should do during the growing season, whether that's adding water, fertilizer, or dealing with pests. The tool was built using Microsoft's cloud technology and Land O'Lakes' 20 years of farming knowledge. Farmers can use Oz on their phones or computers, making it easy to get help anytime. The company is currently testing Oz and plans to make it available to more farmers next year.

This partnership shows how AI agents are changing farming across America. At North Carolina State University, scientists are using AI-powered robots that take pictures of plants to teach computers what healthy crops and harmful weeds look like. These robots, called BenchBots, can snap over 500,000 plant photos to help train AI systems. The AI learns from these millions of images to help farmers spray only the areas where pests are actually present, saving money and protecting the environment.

Meanwhile, North Dakota State University researchers are using AI agents for many farming tasks. They're using AI to measure soil health, identify diseases in plants, and help decide when to water fields. One exciting project uses AI to guide laser beams that remove weeds without using chemicals. These AI agents are making farming faster and smarter than ever before.

The CNH Tech Day also showcased how companies are bringing AI robots and automation to farms. However, experts warn that farmers need to be careful about their data privacy. As AI agents become more powerful, they need lots of data to learn and improve, and farmers should make sure companies are using their farm data properly. Overall, AI agents in agriculture are becoming real tools that help farmers around the world grow more food while saving money and protecting the environment.