Survey shows farmers split on AI use in the fields, majority skeptical of results • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Publish Date: 2026-06-24 16:29:00
Source Domain: iowacapitaldispatch.com
Here are six key points from the article, summarized using an unordered list:
* About half of farmers and ranchers regularly use AI tools for supporting operations, though only 48% use them on a weekly or more frequent basis.
* Despite usage, only 24% of farmers fully or somewhat trust AI recommendations regarding their farming activities.
* Forty-five percent of farmers expressed discomfort with AI influencing decision-making on their operations.
* Main concerns include the accuracy of AI recommendations, data ownership and privacy, model biases, and the potential replacement of human experience.
* To boost trust in AI, 62% of respondents cite the need for real-world farm results, 30% want the ability to override AI suggestions, and 27% desire transparent data sources.
* Large-scale operations, dairies, and farmers under 35 show higher rates of AI adoption, while only a small percentage of ag retailers trust or regularly use AI models.
