How Will Technology Shape the Farm of the Future?

Join experts from farmdoc at the University of Illinois as they explore how cutting-edge technologies will revolutionize agriculture in the coming years. Salah Issa, Naveen Uppalapati, and Dennis Bowman discuss the groundbreaking research being conducted at the Illinois Farming and Regenerative Management project (I-FARM), a 115-acre testbed for innovative technologies like autonomous robots, drones, AI, sensors, and connectivity solutions.

Learn how I-FARM is deploying these tools to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for farmers while also prioritizing worker safety. See real-world examples of technologies in action, including:

Soil moisture and leaf area index monitoring
Autonomous robots and drones for cover crop seeding
Livestock management with robotics
Improved rural connectivity for seamless data transfer
Edge computing to enable faster, smarter decisions
The presenters also examine key issues such as technology access for smallholder farmers, socioeconomic factors in adoption, and the importance of proactively addressing safety concerns as autonomous equipment becomes more prevalent.

Whether you're a grower, researcher, agribusiness professional or policymaker, this webinar offers valuable insights on the future of agriculture. Watch now to discover how the farm of tomorrow is taking shape at I-FARM and beyond.