2025

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.

February 25, 2025

We hosted our 2025 Minnesota On-Farm Precision Agriculture Research Meeting today! The event brought together farmers, researchers, industry professionals, and students to explore advancements in precision agriculture, including nitrogen and sulfur management, variable rate seeding, biostimulant applications, and innovative technologies like the OmniAgrobot. Key presentations by Dr. Yuxin Miao, PhD students, and postdocs highlighted cutting-edge research and practical solutions for sustainable farming. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions and networking, fostering collaboration for the 2025 season. The Center remains dedicated to driving impactful, profitable, and sustainable agricultural practices for the future. Together, we grow more.