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Cows, code & common sense: Why AI still needs a human touch

Northern State crowd warned human direction remains critical as new tools for ag advance

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Apr 22, 2025
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James Koltes, an associate professor at Iowa State University, discussed artificial intelligence in agriculture at this year's Lamont Rhodes Lecture earlier this month on the campus of Northern State University. Northern State photo by Elizabeth Varin.
James Koltes, an associate professor at Iowa State University, discussed artificial intelligence in agriculture at this year's Lamont Rhodes Lecture earlier this month on the campus of Northern State University. Northern State photo by Elizabeth Varin.

At the intersection of cutting-edge technology and time-honored agriculture, a clear message emerged at this year’s Lamont Rhodes Lecture: Artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool — but only with human hands on the wheel.

James Koltes, an associate professor at Iowa State University, told a crowd at Northern State University that while AI is transforming how farmers and scientists manage crops and livestock, it’s not a substitute for experience, judgment, or ethics. From sensors that detect early signs of illness in dairy cattle to drone imagery that predicts yields, Koltes said during this year’s Lamont Rhodes Lecture that AI can uncover patterns hidden in mountains of data — if used wisely.

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Connie Sieh Groop
Connie Sieh Groop is a veteran journalist and writer who has focused on all aspects of the agriculture industry during her career. She and her husband actively farm, growing corn and soybeans. They have three daughters and five grandsons.
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