Don’t miss your chance to explore cutting-edge precision ag tools and the foundational practices that make them pay off. The 2025 Nebraska Precision Agriculture Conference, themed “Back to Basics,” will be held Friday, Nov. 21, at the Hall County Extension Office in Grand Island.
This year’s conference will focus on practical, research-based strategies that help producers make technology work for their operations — combining innovation with the fundamentals of sound agronomy.
“Precision ag was built to help producers make smarter choices,” said Dirk Charlson, Nebraska Extension educator and conference coordinator. “With technology changing so fast, it’s important to pause and focus on the foundational practices that truly make a difference.”
Nebraska Extension welcomes farmers, consultants, educators, students and extension professionals from across Nebraska to converge at the conference for interactive learning focused on using precision tools to boost efficiency, profitability and sustainability.
“This program goes beyond simply highlighting the latest tech,” Charlson added. “It’s about understanding how to use precision systems effectively — in ways that make both agronomic and economic sense.”
Attendees will hear from specialists representing Nebraska’s agricultural industry and universities on a range of topics, including planter and irrigation technology, weed and nutrient management, artificial intelligence, and precision conservation.
The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration costs $50, which includes lunch, and a free virtual attendance option is also available. Participants are encouraged to register online by Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Certified crop advisors and agronomists can earn four continuing education units (CEUs) in precision agriculture.
The event is hosted in partnership with Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska GIS/LIS Association. For more details, contact Dirk Charlson, 402-460-0742 (call or text).
