How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Dairy Industry

The National Milk Producers Federation says AI adoption continues expanding both inside and outside the barn.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — The dairy industry continues exploring how artificial intelligence could play a larger role both on the farm and in consumer outreach.

Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report for a closer look at how AI is beginning to shape different parts of the dairy industry.

In his conversation with RFD News, Bjerga discussed how producers are using technology to improve precision, transparency, and efficiency in dairy operations. He also talked about how AI could ultimately improve farm-level returns and how the technology may continue to expand both inside and outside the barn.

Finally, Bjerga addressed how AI is being used in areas related to feed efficiency, production output, and direct-to-consumer communication.

Before wrapping up, the conversation also turned toward the upcoming six-year review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and what role dairy could play in those trade discussions.

Related Stories
A new 4-H partnership with Tractor Supply and Starlink will bring free internet access to 100 rural communities across 10 states.
The University of Georgia is developing new ag technology with robotics and AI to identify pigweed and remotely track insect populations in crop production.
Satellite data and artificial intelligence could help USDA improve crop estimates while reducing reliance on producer surveys.
Durastak technology is Syngenta’s latest corn rootworm innovation and is available for farmers to purchase for the 2027 growing season.
As fertilizer prices pressure farm budgets, NACHURS sales manager Blake Bird shares nutrient-efficiency strategies at the Farm Progress Show ahead of 2027.
Operations Center PRO Service is adding new capabilities to help farmers diagnose and repair equipment.

Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

The newly elected officers discuss what they hope to accomplish during the year ahead.
Nyland reflects on the experiences that shaped her path ahead of National FFA Convention.
Lower yields and higher costs are adding pressure for producers across the state.
Donated hay is helping livestock producers recover from widespread pasture losses.
The FUSE program will give students hands-on experience before entering the agricultural workforce.
The three-day camp combines animal stewardship with hands-on showmanship training.
Agriculture Shows
Agriculture is the most important industry in the world, and Ag PhD Daily brings you the information you need to best manage your business only on RFD-TV and RFD+
Hosted by Scott “The Cow Guy” Shellady and RFD News Markets Specialist Tony St. James, Commodity Talk delivers expert insight into the day’s ag commodity markets just before the CME opens. Only on RFD-TV and Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
A look at the news, weather and commodities headlines that drove agriculture markets in the past week.