Growing up around my family’s century farm, I learned firsthand that Iowa farmers have always been the first to put new technology to work when it helps them produce more with less, conserve resources, and stay competitive.
Today, artificial intelligence is the next frontier.
The backdrop: This week, the National Science Foundation selected Iowa State University to lead a new regional innovation engine across Iowa and Nebraska, investing $15 million to help develop AI technologies for agriculture by bringing together our universities, community colleges, and manufacturers.
The gap: That’s a great start. But a breakthrough in an Ames lab doesn’t help a producer in Adair County until it reaches the field. High upfront costs and limited access to training mean too many Iowa farmers still can’t take advantage of tools that could help them reduce costs, improve yields, and make better decisions.
Source : house.gov