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Economics of Adopting Weeding Robots
The third series session will cover how robot prices, corn prices, the robot weeding efficacy, and a farmer’s planning…
Indian Kitchen - Lusk Creek Canyon Ecology Hike
Learn about plants, wildlife, and nature as we hike through this ecologically important and very scenic area. Portions of Lusk Creek Canyon are owned and managed by the Shawnee National Forest…
Smart Grazing: AI Integration into Grazing Management
Learn about the innovative work in the use of sensors and AI models in grazing management. The fourth series session will cover how…
Agriculture Climate Risk Tools Workshop
Today’s farming weather isn’t your grandparents’ weather.Weather trends are continuing to change. Make sure you have the tools you need to adapt and make decisions for your farming operation…
Bridging the Gap: Technology Adoption in Small Holder Farms
Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities smallholder farms face in adopting new technologies. This final…