News and Upcoming Events
Precision Ag Center Inspires Next Generation at Pay It Forward Event
June 18, 2025
Last week, our researchers Renzo Negrini and Nicholas Brand led dynamic workshops for Minnesota high school students as part of the Pay It Forward program. Through discussions on Dr. Norman Borlaug’s legacy, precision agriculture, and on-farm research, they transformed skepticism into inspiration—culminating in every student pledging to make an impact. A chaperone praised the session for “opening doors wider and going deeper” than any prior visit. The Precision Agriculture Center is proud to serve as an ambassador for the field, proving that the future of ag innovation lies in empowering young minds.
PAC Celebrates 30 Years with Record-Breaking Precision Ag Conference
June 10, 2025
The 2025 MN Conference on Precision Agriculture (June 5) drew record attendance as PAC celebrated 30 years of innovation. Highlights included keynotes on AI, award-winning research, and a showcase by platinum sponsor Maverick, who demonstrated their advanced drone fleet. The event reinforced PAC’s role as a hub for farmer-driven, tech-powered solutions.
Save the Date: MN Conference on Precision Agriculture (MCPA)
March 11, 2025
Join us on June 5, 2025 for the inaugural MN Conference on Precision Agriculture.