International Researchers and Leaders to Visit Local Farm

By Ryan Duey

Researchers and leaders from over 40 nations will gather in Manhattan for the International Conference on Precision Agriculture, an event in partnership with the International Society of Precision Agriculture and Kansas State University.

Scott Shearer, professor and chair of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering at Ohio State University, will deliver the opening speech on to future of AI-driven agricultural technology on Monday, July 22.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience precision agriculture in practice on Wednesday, July 24, at the Martin Farm in Clay Center. This farm collaborates with Ajay Sharda, a K-State professor, to utilize modern planting and spraying systems, showcasing the latest advancements in precision agriculture.

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