Researchers turn to AI to optimize hog selling (National Hog Farmer)
November 27, 2024
UC Riverside researchers have developed an AI model that helps pig farmers decide the optimal time to sell their pigs, recovering about 22% of profits typically lost through traditional decision-making methods. The AI analyzes multiple factors like animal weights, pork prices, feed costs, and contract obligations to make better selling decisions than farmers who usually focus on immediate profits rather than long-term gains. While the system was specifically tested with hog farming, the researchers believe similar AI tools could help optimize decisions across other agricultural and retail sectors where timing and inventory management are crucial.
