The Internet’s Role in the Ag Tech and Consumer Disconnect

On June 12, 2026, Danny Bernstein of Reservoir Farms made an X post featuring a field demonstration by TRIC Robotics. Chaos ensued. Within a few hours of the post going up, it had millions of views, thousands of reposts, and hundreds of comments. In these comments, there was plenty of support, but users questioned safety, effectiveness, and trust in AI and machines in farming. “@POTUS, We…