Key Takeaways
- USDA and Palantir Technologies have signed a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement to support the National Farm Security Action Plan and modernize farmer service delivery.
- The partnership advances two priorities: strengthening farm security as a national security imperative and accelerating producer-first program delivery across USDA's Farm Production and Conservation mission areas.
- USDA's Landmark platform, powered by Palantir, broke all prior USDA records for online farmer sign-ups within 62 minutes of opening the $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program in February.
- The agreement supports the department's One Farmer, One File' initiative, reducing red tape, enabling digital-first enrollment, and accelerating post-disaster recovery payments.
- Palantir will also equip the department's field staff with mobile digital tools to reduce administrative burdens and speed up payments to farmers.
USDA and Palantir Formalize $300 Million Technology Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Palantir Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: PLTR) have signed a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement to support the National Farm Security Action Plan and accelerate the modernization of USDA's farmer-facing services. The agreement builds on existing work with USDA's Landmark platform, which is already powered by Palantir, and expands the scope of operational software available to USDA staff and the farmers they serve.
The partnership focuses on two parallel priorities: protecting American farmland as a national security concern, and delivering faster, more accessible program services directly to producers.
USDA Landmark Platform Sets Records for Farmer Enrollment
The capabilities underpinning the new agreement have already demonstrated measurable results. USDA's Landmark platform, built on Palantir technology, supported the rollout of the $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program in February 2026. Within 62 minutes of opening, the program broke all previous USDA records for online farmer sign-ups, allowing producers to enroll without visiting a county office. More than $4.4 billion was delivered directly to farmers within the program's first five days.
The platform is also transforming how farmers report acreage, giving them the option to use self-service digital tools rather than requiring in-person visits to county offices — a practical change with significant time savings during critical growing periods.
Frames Farm Security as National Security
The agreement positions USDA to address farm security as a national security concern, giving the agency improved visibility into risks affecting agricultural production and the food supply. Through the partnership, USDA will gain tools to secure American farmland, enhance supply chain resilience, and protect agricultural programs from fraud, abuse, and foreign adversary influence.
USDA Chief Information Officer Sam Berry said the work gives USDA the visibility and speed needed to safeguard the food supply, and described modern technology tools as essential to supporting farmers with greater precision.
One Farmer, One File and Field Staff Modernization
The BPA also directly supports USDA's ‘One Farmer, One File' initiative, which aims to eliminate fragmented record-keeping and reduce the administrative burden on farmers when accessing USDA programs. The initiative focuses on digital-first tools farmers can use from home, shorter time-to-payment, and faster post-disaster recovery.
Alongside farmer-facing improvements, Palantir will provide the department's field staff with mobile digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce administrative overhead. The underlying Landmark platform is also consolidating fragmented legacy systems into a unified, secure technology foundation — reducing maintenance burden and enabling USDA to respond faster as new programs and priorities emerge.
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