

Podcast Short: FieldLark AI Brings AEA’s Expertise to Every Grower
Jul 29, 2025
A groundbreaking AI agronomist chatbot, FieldLark, is set to democratize regenerative agriculture knowledge. It provides expert-level insights to tackle agronomic challenges, enhancing crop and soil health. The discussion highlights the fusion of human intuition with AI's data capabilities and the critical integration of biological factors in farming. John Kempf shares the vision of using technology to deepen farmers’ connection to their land while promoting sustainable practices and driving community engagement.
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Complexity of Regenerative Agronomy
- Regenerative agronomy requires managing complex biological and chemical interactions in soil and plants.
- Forms of nitrogen (ammonium, nitrate, urea) create very different effects on plant health and microbiomes.
Origin Story of AI Agronomy Vision
- John met a mathematician who developed early large language model concepts over a decade ago.
- This meeting convinced him of AI's potential to rapidly aggregate and explain detailed agronomy research.
New Framework from Integrated Testing
- Integrating plant sap analysis with soil chemistry offers a new framework to understand nutrient availability.
- Combining these analyses helps predict disease susceptibility and nutrient release during plant growth.