DAREC Seminar Series

DAREC Seminar Series

Connecting Research, Technology, and Innovation in Digital Agriculture

The Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center (DAREC) at the University of Missouri hosts a biweekly seminar series to facilitate knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional engagement in digital agriculture.

The series provides a platform for faculty, researchers, students, extension professionals, industry representatives, and agricultural stakeholders to share research findings, discuss emerging technologies, and explore solutions to challenges facing modern agricultural systems.

Seminars feature presentations covering a broad range of topics, including precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, agricultural robotics, automation, remote sensing, data analytics, digital decision support, and sustainable agricultural production.

Seminars are open to the university community, industry professionals, and interested members of the public. In-person participation is encouraged, with virtual access available when provided for individual sessions.

Upcoming Seminar

RESEARCH • INNOVATION • COLLABORATION

Advancing Digital Agriculture Through Knowledge Exchange

The DAREC Seminar Series connects researchers, students, industry professionals, and agricultural stakeholders to share scientific discoveries, discuss technological advances, and explore opportunities for collaborative research.

Through regular presentations and discussions, the series promotes interdisciplinary engagement and supports the development and adoption of innovative agricultural technologies.

Inaugural DAREC Seminar

Join us for the inaugural DAREC Seminar Series featuring two research presentations:

Dr. Jasmine Neupane
Precision Water Management: Implications for Missouri Cropping Systems

Dr. Xiaolei Huang
From Agricultural Sensing to Agronomic Reasoning for Crop Phenotyping

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: Agricultural Engineering Building, Room 107

Zoom participation will be available. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

We welcome faculty, researchers, students, industry professionals, and interested participants.

RESEARCH AREAS

Exploring Emerging Technologies in Agriculture

The DAREC Seminar Series features research and applications across digital agriculture, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Precision Agriculture and Remote Sensing
  • Agricultural Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Smart Sensors, Internet of Things, and Data Analytics
  • Precision Water and Nutrient Management
  • Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Resilience
  • Digital Decision Support and Technology Adoption

The series welcomes contributions from multiple disciplines and encourages discussions that connect scientific advances with practical agricultural needs.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

Share Your Research and Innovation

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

Title: Share Your Research and Innovation

Message:

DAREC welcomes faculty, researchers, students, extension professionals, industry representatives, and collaborators interested in sharing their research, ongoing projects, technological innovations, or practical experiences.

Each seminar typically features two presentations of approximately 20 minutes each, followed by questions and discussion.

Interested presenters are encouraged to contact the seminar coordinator with a tentative presentation title, affiliation, and preferred presentation dates.

Contact: digitalag@missouri.edu or zhoujianf@missouri.edu or fofdt@umsystem.edu

Seminar

Date Speakers Presentation topics Resources
Nov. 12, 2026 Dr. Jasmine Neupane; Dr. Xiaolei Huang Precision Water Management; Agronomic Reasoning for Crop Phenotyping Inaugural session — upcoming
Future sessions To be announced To be announced —