Conference brings together national leaders in artificial intelligence, agriculture
image: MSU President Mark E. Keenum speaks during the opening of the 4th Annual AI in Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference.
Credit: Emily Grace McCall
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University and its Agricultural Autonomy Institute this week are hosting the 4th Annual AI in Agriculture and Natural Resources Conference, bringing together national leaders in artificial intelligence, or AI, and agriculture to showcase groundbreaking advancements and their practical applications in the field.
With the theme “The Role of AI in Autonomous Agricultural Systems and Socioeconomic Effects,” the conference emphasizes the transformative power of AI in addressing critical issues like food security, conservation strategies and the socioeconomic impacts of autonomous systems.
Now underway through April 2, the event opened with the release of a pivotal paper published by the Council on Agricultural Science and Technology titled “AI in Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations.”
“We know AI can improve essentially all aspects of agricultural production including efficiency, precision and environmental stewardship, but there are also barriers to AI adoption and societal implications that we address in this paper,” said Alex Thomasson, the paper’s lead author, CAST president-elect, and director of MSU’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute, the nation’s first research center of its kind. “This isn’t just about adopting new technology. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we feed the world, improve livelihoods, and protect our environment. By focusing on practical solutions, we can ensure that innovation translates into real-world impact.”
Throughout the conference, keynote speakers are delivering insights on AI’s role in revolutionizing agriculture. Faculty and students from top universities across the country are presenting breakthroughs in precision agriculture, automation and environmental conservation.
Participants also are touring MSU’s cutting-edge research facilities, including the Agricultural Autonomy Institute, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, to witness firsthand the innovation at MSU that will help drive the future of agriculture.
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