Smarter Decisions Start with Smarter Tools: How AI is Helping Growers Work Smarter, Not Harder
(Can’t see the video? To view it, please accept cookies by clicking the icon
in the bottom-right corner of the screen, or click here.)
In this Smart Tech interview, Jennifer Stutz, Product Marketing Manager at Taranis, shares how precision scouting and AI-powered insights help growers identify crop issues early, prioritize interventions, and make better management decisions throughout the season. Learn how advanced aerial imagery and data analytics are transforming leaf-level visibility and driving higher yields.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant buzzword—it’s here, and it’s quietly reshaping how growers manage their crops, make decisions, and protect their bottom lines. But according to Jennifer Stutz, Product Marketing Manager at Taranis, AI in agriculture isn’t something to fear—it’s something to put to work.
“Every major advancement in agriculture—hybrids, trait technologies, even precision equipment—has come with both excitement and a little fear,” Stutz says. “That’s normal. But when there’s a problem, growers grab the right tool for the job. That’s what AI is: another tool in the toolbox.”
With a decade of experience at companies including Bayer Crop Science and The Climate Corporation, Stutz knows what it takes to bring real-world, tech-driven solutions to the farm. She believes AI, when integrated thoughtfully, doesn’t replace a grower’s experience or intuition—it enhances it.
“Growers and retailers make dozens of decisions every week under a lot of pressure,” Stutz explains. “AI can help answer questions like, ‘What’s changing in my field right now?’ or ‘Where’s my biggest risk today compared to last week?’ It brings visibility, clarity, and—ultimately—confidence.”
At Taranis, this approach is already in motion. By combining AI with ultra-high-resolution imagery and data science, the company’s platform delivers insights directly to trusted advisors and agronomists, helping them act faster and smarter.
“Instead of walking a few fields, you can virtually walk every acre. That’s a game-changer,” Stutz notes. “You’re seeing patterns develop early—emergence gaps, disease pressure, weed escapes—so you can respond in time, not after it’s too late.”
And AI’s greatest strength? Scalability.
“AI works 24/7 across hundreds of fields,” she says. “It’s not about replacing the human touch. It’s about scaling that expertise across all acres with consistency and precision.”
As technology evolves, Taranis continues to stay grounded in what matters most: putting the right insights into the hands of the people who know the land best. It’s not technology for technology’s sake—it’s technology that works as hard as growers do.
“AI in agriculture should feel like having a second set of eyes,” Stutz concludes. “It should make good decisions easier to spot—and even easier to act on.”
