Harnessing artificial intelligence for agricultural innovation

Land-grant universities are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agricultural efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

Here are a few examples of that work:

• In Georgia, researchers are developing an AI-powered app to help farmers accurately identify Sericea lespedeza, a valuable forage crop with natural anthelmintic properties, reducing time ad labor costs.
  Fort Valley State University; USDA Capacity-Research. See full statement.

   

• In Arkansas, researchers are integrating AI in aquaculture, allowing real-time monitoring of shrimp health.
  University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Agricultural Research Station; USDA Competitive. See full statement.

   

• Ohio researchers designed a low-cost robotic system to automate mowing and irrigation for raspberry farms, reducing labor and optimizing water usage.
  Central State University; USDA Capacity-Research. See full statement.

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Photo courtesy of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Agricultural Research Station.