AgTech AI Council

Can AI really stop a pest before it spreads? According to the USDA ARS, yes—through predictive modeling. Their new system uses AI to forecast New World screwworm outbreaks by analyzing climate, habitat, and historical patterns. This isn’t just theory: the models are already guiding surveillance, sterile fly releases, and containment efforts across the U.S. Yet the biggest gap? Human behavior. The system can’t predict someone moving an infected animal. That’s where policy, enforcement, and public reporting come in. The future of ag biosecurity isn’t just smart algorithms—it’s smart systems. This breakthrough comes from the USDA ARS research article published September 15, 2026: https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2026/tracking-the-path-of-new-world-screwworm/ Source: https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2026/tracking-the-path-of-new-world-screwworm/ View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951