10. AI and Human Interactions Pt. 2 OR How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love AI feat. Travis Yeik
Travis Yeik joins us for part two of our deep dive into the interaction of artificial intelligence and humans in agriculture, exploring current applications and future possibilities of this transformative technology in farming.We chat about... • Weather forecasting is already utilizing AI to provide crucial planning information to farmers• Precision agriculture applications include weed identification, disease monitoring, and targeted spraying• Livestock operations benefit from AI monitoring of animal health, feed consumption, and production metrics• Irrigation management systems use AI to optimize water usage and placement• Biogenetics represents a revolutionary frontier where AI is accelerating crop development• Protein structure mapping has advanced from mapping dozens to millions of proteins in just years• Future AI applications could include profit maximization planning and automated stand count analysis• Adoption challenges mirror previous farm technology introductions like auto-steer systems• Data collection remains a critical challenge for AI implementation in agriculture• Human oversight will remain essential even as AI capabilities continue to advanceJoin us as we continue exploring how technology is transforming agriculture and what it means for the future of farming.https://gktechinc.com/
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9.5 Tiny Bytes: Variable Yield Goals: The Foundation of Smart Farming
Precision agriculture focuses on treating different parts of a field according to their unique yield potential instead of applying the same approach everywhere. Variable rate applications start with establishing realistic yield goals for different areas within a field based on their consistent performance patterns.In this episode, Sarah and Jodi discuss:• Using historical yield data to determine which areas consistently yield higher or lower• Combining yield history with grid soil sampling data to create targeted fertilizer applications• Assigning variable rate yield goals by zone when managing variability• Being realistic about low-yield areas that consistently underperform• Recognizing how nutrients accumulate in low-yield areas while being depleted in high-production zones• Creating variable rate maps even with just composite soil samples by setting different yield goals• Understanding precision agriculture is primarily about efficiency, not just yield maximization• Managing costs by reducing inputs where appropriate while giving high-producing areas what they needhttps://gktechinc.com/
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9. Will AI Replace Farmers? The Role of Human Interaction in Artificial Intelligence Featuring Travis Yeik
We explore the future of human decision-making in precision agriculture and the role artificial intelligence might play in supporting – not replacing – farmers.• Travis Yeik brings unique perspective from his background in farming, agronomy, and software development• AI has existed since the 1950s but recent advances in computing power and algorithms have accelerated development• Farmers must make complex decisions integrating agronomy, mechanics, business, finance and weather variables• Current AI excels at specific tasks but cannot integrate all the complex knowledge domains needed for comprehensive farm management• The true potential of AI is as a decision-support tool that helps farmers process overwhelming amounts of data• Data availability remains a significant challenge for training AI models capable of nuanced agricultural recommendations• Increasing farm sizes and tighter margins create a need for better decision-support tools, making AI potentially valuable• Integration of AI should enhance rather than replace the human judgment and experience essential to farmingIn part two of our conversation, we'll continue exploring how AI tools can help make farmers and agronomists more efficient without replacing their essential roles.https://gktechinc.com/
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8.5 Tiny Bytes: On the Root of a Drive
We tackle a common technical prescription writing question in this Tiny Byte: what does it mean to place a prescription on the root of a drive and why does it matter. Understanding this simple concept can solve many frustrating issues when loading prescriptions onto different monitors.• The "root" of a drive is the main directory—the blank space you see when first opening the drive• Different farm equipment requires prescription files in specific locations• Page 203 of the 2025 ADMS User Manual lists out where prescriptions need to be saved on different monitors• Some monitors require files directly on the root (no folders)• The slash (/) in file paths just indicates folder structure• Never use special characters in file or folder names—stick to letters, numbers, and dashes• Proper file placement ensures controllers can find and use your prescription fileshttps://gktechinc.com/
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8. Code, Sheep, and Field Management: How Hudson Fuller is Revolutionizing ADMS pt. 2
Hudson Fuller, computer scientist and GK Technologies' newest software developer, discusses the upcoming ADMS software updates and his agricultural background while sharing insights into his current projects and future aspirations.• Working on transitioning ADMS to the new .NET framework after Microsoft's discontinuation of the current framework• Emphasizes that users will notice minimal differences with the update, possibly just crisper-looking buttons• Explains the importance of diverse bug testing as programmers tend to test consistently while users interact with software unpredictably• Began his agricultural journey at age three showing Baby Doll Southdown sheep at the Watertown Farm Show• Showed various sheep breeds throughout his youth including full-blooded Southdowns and Hampshires• Currently enhancing the Field Info tab in ADMS to automatically generate field boundaries and import NAIP images• Developing XML export functionality for field information to improve data sharing and accessibility• Lives with two other GK Technology employees – his parents Paul (drainage expert) and Kendra (server data management)• Interested in future development of proprietary data collection using camera, radar, or lidar technology• Joining the product development team brings exciting new possibilities for GK's precision agriculture toolshttps://gktechinc.com/
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