Webinar “AI in Agriculture: Transforming the Food System from Data to Decisions to Action”
Monday, September 14, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Join us for the release of CAST's latest policy brief, AI in Agriculture: Transforming the Food System from Data to Decisions to Action, featuring a presentation by lead author Alex Thomasson, Ph.D., Professor at Mississippi State University.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future story for American agriculture — it is already reshaping how producers manage crops and livestock, how food is processed and distributed, and how natural resources are stewarded. This brief examines where AI is creating real value across the agricultural value chain, what foundational investments are needed to support its responsible adoption, and what policy decisions will determine whether its benefits are broadly shared.
Dr. Thomasson will walk through the brief's key findings and take questions from attendees.
Who should attend: Agricultural scientists, policymakers and congressional staff, USDA and federal agency professionals, industry stakeholders, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI, food systems, and U.S. agricultural policy.
Date: September 14, 2026
Time: Noon CT
Format: Free, online — registration required
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