McKinsey Reports Record AI Adoption in Agriculture as John Deere Launches AI Agronomist

According to the McKinsey Global Farmer Insights 2026 report, 17% of global farmers now use generative AI, making it one of the fastest-growing technologies in the sector. Adoption is highest in the Americas, where AI is used for daily decision-making amid industry downturns and high operational costs. Meanwhile, John Deere introduced JD, a generative AI chatbot integrated into its Operations Center, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. The tool provides real-time analysis of field and machinery data to optimize farm performance.