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AI in Ag Conference

AI in Ag Conference

Thank you for your interest in attending the AI in Ag Conference, co-hosted by K-State Research and Extension and K-State's Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics.

July 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., followed by a networking dinner and live demonstrations
The Ranch House, 28784 US-75, Lyndon, KS 66451

This conference highlights some of the newest agricultural technology using artificial intelligence. From row crop to livestock management, join researchers, industry leaders and producers for an informative day focused on the latest advances in agriculture.

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Agenda

1:00-1:30 p.m. Registration

1:30-2:15 p.m. Historical Account of Ag technology in Last 10 Years to Modern Robotics

Ajay Sharda, Professor of biological and agricultural engineering; Chase Milem, Product Innovation Manager at John Deere

2:15-3:00 p.m. AI and Its Trustability

Jacqueline Aenlle, Assistant Professor of agricultural and natural resources communications

3:00-3:45 p.m. Cost-Benefit Analysis of Precision Ag Tools: Are They Worth the Investment?

Brady Brewer, Associate Professor of agricultural economics

3:45-4:00 p.m. Break

4:00-4:45 p.m. Revolutionizing Livestock Farming with Virtual Fencing Using Advanced Technology

Jaymelynn Farney, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in animal sciences and industry

4:45-5:30 p.m. Spray Drone in Pasture Management - Outside Session Demonstration

Deepak Joshi, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in precision agriculture; Wade Newland, owner of Newland Ag Drones

5:30-7:30 p.m. Networking Dinner and Live Demonstrations