2026 Precision Agriculture Technology Conference

Description

In partnership with the UME's Agriculture and Food Systems and Precision Agriculture Lab the University of Maryland Extension (UME) is excited to announce a day filled with exploration into the technologies transforming the agriculture sector. Gain insights into upcoming innovations and their real-world applications in enhancing productivity and profitability. This event will offer 6 Certified Crop Advisor credits.

Tentative Agenda - Precision Agriculture Technology Conference

9:00 AM      Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:10 AM      AI, Remote Sensing, and Robotics for Site-Specific Weed Control Application

10:00 AM    Innovations in Livestock and Poultry Waste Technologies

10:50 AM    Break

11:05 AM    Scouting and Field Assessment: Applied Analysis for On-Farm Decision Making

12:00 PM    Lunch 

1:00 PM     Crop Stress Monitoring Systems for Row Crops, Greenhouse, and Controlled Environment Agriculture

1:50 PM     Virtual Livestock Management

2:40 PM      Break 

2:55 PM      Smart Ag-Tech for Water Management in Mid-Atlantic 

3:45 PM     Q&A and Panel Discussion 

4:25 PM     Closing Remarks