New Webinar Series: AI at Work in Agriculture. Session 1- Beyond the Basics: Putting AI to Real Work.

CAST’s new three-part webinar series, AI at Work in Agriculture, explores the full arc of practical AI adoption in agribusiness—from moving beyond simple Q&A tools to measuring real return on investment.

Led by Dan Maycock—co-founder and CTO of Dataplai, visiting researcher at NC State University, and member of the FCC’s Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force—each session focuses on a key stage in the journey from AI experimentation to operational value.

All sessions are free and open to all, and each stands on its own. Attend one or all three.

Participants who attend all three sessions and complete the course on CAST’s online platform will earn a Certificate of Completion in AI at Work in Agriculture, shareable on LinkedIn and within their organizations.

Session 1 — Beyond the Basics: Putting AI to Real Work

Most AI use in agriculture today stops at the surface—asking ChatGPT a question, generating a report, or running a quick analysis. That’s a starting point, not a strategy.

This session examines what it takes to move beyond simple Q&A and build AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable operational value.

Dan Maycock will cover:

• Why organizations plateau after initial AI experiments—and how to move forward
• Data maturity: how to assess where your organization stands and what gaps to address
• Common implementation challenges—and how to anticipate them before they stall progress
• Key considerations for scoping AI initiatives that deliver real-world results

Whether your organization is just beginning to explore AI or has already run pilots that haven’t yet delivered, this session provides a practical framework for what comes next.

Register – Session 1

More About the Speaker

Dan Maycock
Co-founder & CTO, Dataplai | Visiting Researcher, NC State University | Member, FCC Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force

Dan Maycock is co-founder and CTO of Dataplai, an AI and data consulting firm serving the agriculture and food industries. With roots in a small farming town and more than two decades of experience across enterprise technology, consulting, and agtech, he has led data transformation initiatives for growers, processors, and supply chain operators across the U.S.

He is a published author, visiting researcher at NC State University, and a member of the FCC’s Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force. He holds degrees from Washington State University and Carnegie Mellon University.