Posted 1/23/2024, 12:16:00 AM
UMN Taps AI and Satellites to Help Farmers Combat Costly Soybean Aphids
- University of Minnesota using AI and satellites to help farmers detect soybean aphid infestations
- Aphids can cause major crop damage by stunting plant growth and reducing yields
- Satellites take images that AI analyzes to identify areas of heavy infestation
- Goal is a website/app for farmers to check aphid levels and know if insecticide needed
- Aphids remain a significant pest in Minnesota, though decreased elsewhere