How Drones Are Improving the Efficiency of Civil and Agricultural Engineering Projects
Drones provide a faster, safer, and more cost-effective solution, capturing aerial imagery that can be processed into workable models with centimeter-level precision. The end result is a surface model created from the millions of data points gathered in a matter of minutes.
New World Screwworm: Assessing the Threat to U.S. Agriculture, Food Supply, and Human Health
Questions have arisen as to whether the screwworm could mirror the disruptive effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has reshaped animal movement, trade, and consumer prices in recent years.
Boat Sewage Banned in Vero Beach–Fort Pierce Aquatic Preserve
On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated a 12‑mile segment of the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserve—from Vero Beach to Fort Pierce—as a vessel sewage No‑Discharge Zone. This is the first time any of Florida’s 43 state aquatic preserves has received such protection.
Understanding The 1,000-Year Flood: Why the Term is Misleading
In a single week, the continental United States faced an extraordinary meteorological spectacle: four separate “1,000-year flood” events struck Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Illinois. These deluges claimed lives, destroyed infrastructure, and left communities stunned—not just by the storms themselves, but by the terminology used to describe them. How could four such rare events occur almost simultaneously? Is the concept of a “1,000-year flood” a misnomer?
Right to Recreation Vs. Private Property
Did the government just make trespassing in certain cases legal? That’s the contention of several agricultural land owners in New Mexico that claim the government allowing the general public unprecedented access to private, non-navigable water streambeds is in violation of their rights to hold private property.
SURGING: Bird Flu & Egg Prices
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as “bird flu,” has been a persistent concern in the United States since 2022, affecting over 138.72 million birds across all 50 states. After a notable decline in 2024, the virus has resurged, with 124 new cases reported in over 32 states in the past 30 days—a significant increase compared to the period before November 2024.
Driver-Optional Tractor?
With active driving assistance systems making it possible for fully-autonomous vehicles, it comes as no surprise that the agricultural industry would quickly adopt the technology to improve efficiency and reduce labor demands. Introducing the Monarch MK-V, the first commercially available driver-optional dairy tractor designed for autonomous feed pushing.
Ag Ads & The Big Game
It’s that time of year again—the Super Bowl, the biggest televised event in the country. While the game itself takes center stage, many would argue that the commercials are just as much of a spectacle. With brands paying premium prices for coveted ad slots, Super Bowl commercials have become a cultural phenomenon, generating buzz long before kickoff. In recent years, companies have even started teasing their ads on platforms like YouTube to build anticipation.
