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Halter CEO Discusses AI Integration in Agriculture at Fortune Brainstorm Tech

Halter, founded by CEO Craig Piggott, is introducing AI to the agriculture industry to address ranching challenges. The company explores enhancements like AI-equipped drones for workflow improvements. Fortune Brainstorm Tech returns to Aspen from June 8–10 to mark 25 years of the event.

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Halter Advances AI in Agriculture Halter is bringing AI to the agriculture industry.

The technology faces challenges from breed behavior, grazing density, and different terrains in achieving a universal platform for every rancher. The company is currently exploring opportunities to further enhance ranch workflows.

This includes drones equipped with AI that could count hay bales or check for water leaks. These efforts aim to support ranchers in managing operations.

Fortune Brainstorm Tech Marks 25 Years Fortune Brainstorm Tech will return to Aspen from June 8–10.

In 2001, Fortune first convened “The Smartest People We Know,” bringing together CEOs, founders, builders, investors, thinkers, and doers. The gathering provides a platform for discussions on technology advancements.

Challenges and Opportunities in Ranching Technology Breed behavior and grazing density present specific hurdles for AI platforms.

Different terrains add complexity to creating solutions that work universally. The company's initiatives seek to overcome these to benefit ranchers.

The company's work aligns with broader tech explorations in agriculture.

Event Context and Participants The 2001 inception of 'The Smartest People We Know' set the stage for ongoing Brainstorm events.

The upcoming Aspen conference continues this tradition. From June 8–10 , we will return to Aspen —where it all began—to mark 25 years of Brainstorm.

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6 events
  1. June 8–10, 2026

    Fortune Brainstorm Tech returns to Aspen to mark 25 years.

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  2. 2026 (ongoing)

    Halter explores AI drones for ranch workflows.

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  3. Post-founding

    Halter brings AI to agriculture, addressing breed and terrain challenges.

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  4. 2001

    Fortune first convenes 'The Smartest People We Know'.

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  5. Pre-2026

    Craig Piggott founds Halter.

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  6. Pre-2026

    Craig Piggott becomes CEO of Halter.

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Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Fortune Brainstorm Tech event may facilitate discussions on agriculture tech innovations.

  2. 02

    AI enhancements could improve ranch efficiency by automating checks for water leaks and hay counts.

  3. 03

    Overcoming terrain and behavior challenges may lead to broader adoption of AI platforms among ranchers.

  4. 04

    Gathering of CEOs and founders could influence investment in AI for agriculture.

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