At the UC Regents meeting, Dr. Joshua Viers, UC Merced’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Interdisciplinary Research, highlighted the AgAID Institute, a $20 million USDA-funded program. Viers emphasized AgAID’s mission to integrate AI into agriculture to address challenges like water scarcity, labor shortages, and complex farm operations. The program focuses on developing AI tools that are safe, accessible, and affordable, driving sustainable innovation in farming practices.
UC Regents Highlight AI’s Role in Advancing Agriculture
