artificial intelligence

New AI Platform Will Predict Ag Supply Chain Disruptions
New AI Platform Will Predict Ag Supply Chain Disruptions
Helios Artificial Intelligence, Inc. recently launched the open beta of its platform that will identify agricultural supply chain disruptions ahead of time.  The company’s founder and CEO says they’ve created a one-stop platform for agricultural importers to understand the risks to their supply chain and get ahead of their competitors.   Helios offic...
Can AI Help Bees? OSU Wants To Know
Can AI Help Bees? OSU Wants To Know
New artificial intelligence developed at Oregon State University could help protect bees from new pesticides.  Typically, pesticide developers expose a group of bees to a new chemical and if more than 50% survive, it’s deemed nontoxic for these critical pollinators.  But, OSU...
NIFA & NSF Investing $220 Million in Artificial Intelligence Research
NIFA & NSF Investing $220 Million in Artificial Intelligence Research
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Science Federation announced a $220 million investment in 11 new NSF-led Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes. NIFA and other agencies and organizations have partnered with the NSF to pursue transformational advances in a range of economic sectors and science and engineering fields, ranging from food system security to
WSU: Thermal Sensors Could Prevent Apple Sunburns
WSU: Thermal Sensors Could Prevent Apple Sunburns
Researchers at Washington State University have started a project to develop thermal sensors to prevent apple sunburn. WSU Associate professor, Lav Khot said this research will focus not only on the burn, but the heat stress that can lead to disorders while the apple is in storage ...