Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology on the Farm
Wed Feb 04 2026
In today’s fast-paced world, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding, even in industries like dairy farming. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Mike Kutzke discuss the following topics:
Overview of the AI platforms and what is being used
Most helpful on the farm
Hype vs reality
Simple and advance examples
Where to learn more about AI
Data ownership
Government’s role in AI
Positive and negative implications of AI
AI replacing the farmer?
Future of AI
Collaborate with the Voice of Milk.
About the guest
Mike Kutzke is a life-long learner who is interested in technology, artificial intelligence, and how people and groups adapt to change. He holds an M.S. in Social Sciences from North Dakota State University and a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Mike grew up on a dairy farm and farmed full-time early in his career. He was a police officer for 17 years and has worked in higher education for over 20 years.
Resources:
Connect with Mike Kutzke on LinkedIn
Major AI Platforms: Claude, Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT
Dairy Brain with UW-Madison
SmartSight with Nedap
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.
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In today’s fast-paced world, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding, even in industries like dairy farming. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Mike Kutzke discuss the following topics: Overview of the AI platforms and what is being used Most helpful on the farm Hype vs reality Simple and advance examples Where to learn more about AI Data ownership Government’s role in AI Positive and negative implications of AI AI replacing the farmer? Future of AI Collaborate with the Voice of Milk. About the guest Mike Kutzke is a life-long learner who is interested in technology, artificial intelligence, and how people and groups adapt to change. He holds an M.S. in Social Sciences from North Dakota State University and a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Mike grew up on a dairy farm and farmed full-time early in his career. He was a police officer for 17 years and has worked in higher education for over 20 years. Resources: Connect with Mike Kutzke on LinkedIn Major AI Platforms: Claude, Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT Dairy Brain with UW-Madison SmartSight with Nedap Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.