Tag: ag tech
K-State Highlights Digital Ag Technologies – Video Oct 13, 2022
In this video, K-State Research and Extension specialists talk about a recent digital agriculture research showcase that highlighted the university’s progress in using drones, planters and other technologies to inform […]
Minnesota: Irrigation Management Tool Update – Protecting Privacy While Providing Real-Time Modeling Aug 27, 2022
Running an irrigated farm is hard business, requiring daily management of sprinklers, pivots, and drip lines to deliver optimal amounts of water to a growing crop. The Irrigation Management Assistant […]
Mississippi: Precision Ag Tools for Growers – Podcast Aug 22, 2022
Agricultural engineer Wes Lowe visits the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to discuss the precision agriculture tools Mississippi State University is involved in developing for growers in the state […]
Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day, Benton Harbor, MI, Sept. 14 Aug 11, 2022
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is the nation’s largest field day focused on mechanical weed control. The Land Connection is partnering with Michigan State University Extension to host the event Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, […]
Arkansas: Weed Management Field Day, Keiser, Aug. 23 Jul 26, 2022
As weeds become more adept at evading control, researchers in Arkansas and elsewhere are testing whether machine learning can improve weed management and save farmers money. Jason Norsworthy, distinguished professor […]
Mississippi: Seed and Ag Technology Short Course, Starkville, Aug. 15-16 Jul 11, 2022
Seed industry representatives, agricultural professionals, producers, crop consultants and research scientists are encouraged to attend the Seed and Agricultural Technology Short Course at Mississippi State University Aug. 15-16. Hosted by […]
Kansas: Irrigation Tech Field Day, July 22, Dillwyn Jul 10, 2022
Kansas State University will host a field day on July 22 to help farmers in the Rattlesnake Creek watershed use new irrigation technologies to manage how they apply water more […]
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Scientific Irrigation Scheduling Greatly Increases Water Efficiency Jul 6, 2022
Irrigation in the U.S. is primarily mechanized, with more than 57% of the irrigated land equipped with center pivot irrigation systems (USDA-NASS, 2019). Nebraska has 8.3 million irrigated acres, which […]
Minnesota Corn, Soybeans: Irrigation Field Day, Belgrade, July 28 Jun 7, 2022
Are you an irrigator concerned about matching your irrigation with crop water use? Are you interested in seeing new technology and sprinkler packages in-person? The University of Minnesota Extension is […]
Next Generation Crop, Weed Tech on Display at Commodity Classic – DTN Mar 11, 2022
The future of crop and weed technology appeared close at hand at the 2022 Commodity Classic, running March 8 to 12 in New Orleans this week. Agrichemical and seed companies […]