Testing new technology is one thing, making it work in the field and getting people to trust and use it is another
Testing new technology is one thing, making it work in the field and getting people to trust and use it is another  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Fri May 15 2026
Description: Testing new technology is one thing. Making it work in real conditions and earning trust is another. USDA’s new National Proving Grounds Network is designed to close that gap, testing emerging agriculture technologies on working farms and ranches so they can move from idea to adoption. Here to explain how that model is taking shape is Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Scott Hutchins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.