Episode Details

In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bewley from Holstein Association USA visits with host Kimmi Devaney about the opportunities and limitations of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in the dairy industry.

Here’s a breakdown of the episode:

• [~0:55] About Bewley’s background
• [~1:30] What is AI and machine learning? 
• [~4:00] Current uses in the dairy industry
• [~6:15] AI’s role in on-farm automation 
• [~6:40] Utilizing AI to look at old data in new ways 
• [~10:05] Tips for managing information overload 
• [~14:55] Recommended “maintenance” for optimizing AI capabilities
• [~16:40] Questions dairy producers should ask when considering AI
• [~18:25] What’s on the horizon with AI in dairy?
• [~19:15] When to proceed with caution when using AI on the farm 
• [~21:20] AI applications in the crop industry
• [~22:15] Key takeaways about AI that dairy producers should know
• [~23:25] Rapid-fire questions