Ag Tech: The Future of AI is Human

About this episode

This episode discusses how trade progress, food inflation, and AI are transforming American agriculture.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Future, host Jane Ross speaks with Kristen Owen, Managing Director and Agriculture Technology Analyst at Oppenheimer, about how renewed trade progress with China, persistent food inflation, and the rise of artificial intelligence are reshaping American agriculture. Together they explore how innovation, policy, and global trends are redefining opportunity and resilience across the food economy—and why, even amid uncertainty, technology is helping build a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable future for farming. Podcast Disclosure: This podcast is the property of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part. The information/commentary contained in this recording was obtained from market conditions and professional sources, and is educational in nature. The information presented has been derived from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy and does not purport to be a complete analysis of any strategy, plan, security, company, or industry involved. Opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice. Oppenheimer has no obligation to provide any…

People in this episode

Host: Jane Ross

Guest: Kristen Owen

Topics covered

• Ag Tech
• artificial intelligence
• American agriculture
• food economy
• innovation
• policy
• global trends

Keywords

• sustainability
• technology
• resilience

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Books & works: Let’s Talk Future

Places: China, US

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