Ag Technology

Crop monitors in corn field — Drone-based imaging can detect soil health issues like nutrient deficiencies and compaction, enabling farmers to address these problems before they affect crop yields. This technology enhances precision farming by providing detailed, real-time insights into soil conditions. (Graphic created with Adobe Firefly)

Technological Advancements in Soil Health Monitoring and Management

December 5, 2024

Cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing soil health monitoring, enabling real-time, precise data collection on soil conditions to help farmers manage soil health and boost crop productivity.

Drone spraying wheat field — Students in Nebraska Extension’s prep course refine their knowledge of drone operations and FAA regulations, taking a step closer to earning their Part 107 certification.

Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course Resumes January 2025 in Nebraska

December 5, 2024

With expert guidance, hands-on practice, and flexible locations across Nebraska, this course is an invaluable opportunity for anyone looking to integrate drones into their work. Registration is now open, with discounts for qualifying attendees.

Drone sitting on ground — Drone applications of pesticides require farmers to meet strict FAA and Nebraska licensing regulations to ensure safety and compliance.

Drones and the Nebraska Pesticide Act

December 5, 2024

This article reviews drone regulatory requirements under Nebraska law, outlining the certifications and licensing required to ensure compliance with aerial application standards for Nebraska producers.

Man operating drone in field — Southwestern Nebraska producers — seize this opportunity Dec. 17-18 in Grant to network with experts, enhance your skills, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of drone technology.

Drone Education Takes Off in Southwest Nebraska in December 2024

November 20, 2024

Get ready to take your drone knowledge to new heights — whether you're a farmer, ag professional, or aspiring drone pilot, these educational opportunities are designed to equip you with essential skills for success in this cutting-edge field.

Man stands at front of class — Dirk Charlson goes over a sectional aeronautical chart to participants in his UAV pilot class. Charlson, associate Extension educator for digital agriculture, teaches the requirements to obtain a P107 FAA drone pilot license to a group at the Gage County Extension Office in Beatrice. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing

Charlson Educates Ag Professionals on Their Way to Drone Pilot License

November 7, 2024

Charlson, a third-generation pilot, aims to increase technology adoption in fields like farming, construction and emergency response with his new drone teaching courses through UNL.

Men hold shovels behind ceremonial dig area — (From left) Doug Zalesky, ENREEC director; Joe Luck, associate professor of biological systems engineering and ENREEC associate director; Kent Kirchoff, vice president for sales and marketing with AKRS Equipment; Kurtis Charling, vice president of agricultural technology with Lindsay Corporation; Josh DeMers, Program Manager of The Combine at Invest Nebraska; Mike Boehm, Harlan Vice Chancellor for IANR; and Derek McLean, dean of agricultural research for IANR, shovel dirt at the Aug. 14 groundbreaking ceremony for NFarms, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s precision agriculture initiative. (Photo by Abigayle Warm, ENREEC)

NFarms Groundbreaking Highlights Precision Ag Innovation, Public-private Partnerships

October 11, 2024

NFarms will leverage cutting-edge technology on 3,000 acres to support data-driven agriculture, developing practical solutions for producers and shaping the future of agriculture through education, innovation, and commercialization of ag-tech products.

Tasseling corn field — UNL researchers have developed a metamodel to enhance the Global Yield Gap Atlas, a worldwide database that can aid producers in improving yields by providing high-quality agronomic data on 13 major food crops across 70 countries and six continents. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing)

Husker Researchers Use Machine Learning to Help Identify Yield Opportunities

September 27, 2024

The research team is generating precise estimates of crop yield potential worldwide, helping farmers, scientists and policymakers identify opportunities to improve agricultural productivity.

Woman writes on tabletop as people watch nearby — Jennifer Clarke (left), professor of statistics and food science and technology, and director of UNL’s Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative, joins a strategic planning discussion during the National Agricultural Producers Data Cooperative conference Aug. 9. (Photo by Emma Saathoff, IANR Media)

Husker Faculty Lead Conference Honing Strategies for National Ag Data Network

September 26, 2024

The USDA-funded initiative was formed to create a cyber-ecosystem that can securely manage and share agricultural data on a national scale, aiming to support farmers and industry stakeholders across the country.

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