2025 Digital Agriculture Symposium

When: 9 am – 5 pm, April 11, 2025
Where: Memorial Union North 201, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Direction: Google Map

Symposium schedule (Tentative)

Morning Sessions

Registration, Continental Breakfast, Poster Setup

  • 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: by Symposium organizing committee

Opening Remarks and DAREC overview

  • 09:00 AM – 09:20 AM: Welcome from Dr. Shibu Jose, Dr. Rob Kallenbach and Dr. Heike Buecking
  • 09:20 AM – 09:30 AM: Program and DAREC Update: Dr. Jianfeng Zhou

Invited speaker and Panel

  • 09:30 AM – 11 AM 
  • Moderator: Dr. Ken Sudduth
  • Speakers: TBD

Presentations

  • 11 – 12 pm:
    • Speakers: TBD
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions
  • 1:00 PM – 2 PM: AI for phenotyping crop management (including soil)
    • Speakers: TBD
  • 2 PM – 3 PM: AI for Animal systems (including forage production)
    • Speakers: TBD
  • 3 PM – 4 PM: Technology innovation and sustainability
    • Speakers: TBD 
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Poster Session (Student Competition)
  • 5 PM: Wrap up and Adjournment

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Empower agriculture using AI and digital agriculture technology

The Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center (DAREC) invites you to join us for the 2025 MU Digital Agriculture Symposium, where innovation meets sustainability.

As the agriculture industry faces unprecedented climate challenges, this event will spotlight transformative technologies and forward-thinking strategies to cultivate resilient farming systems and drive global impact.

This year’s symposium builds on our commitment to merging cutting-edge research with real-world application, fostering collaboration among researchers, industry experts, farmers, and policymakers.

What to Expect

  • Dynamic Keynote Presentations

    Hear from leading voices in digital agriculture and climate resilience who are shaping the future of sustainable farming.

  • Innovative Research Showcases

    Discover groundbreaking research and solutions driving the next generation of climate-smart agriculture practices.

  • Interactive Technology Demonstrations

    Engage with the latest tools and technologies, including AI, IoT, robotics, and precision agriculture systems, in real-world settings.

  • Panel Discussions and Collaboration Opportunities

    Join interdisciplinary panels to explore pressing challenges and actionable solutions, from enhancing crop productivity to improving water and soil management.

  • Field Tours and Hands-On Learning

    Experience the practical application of cutting-edge innovations at the MU Digital Farm, where technology meets the field.

Why Attend?

Explore how digital innovation is revolutionizing agriculture in a changing climate.

Connect with experts, practitioners, and visionaries from academia, industry, and farming communities.

Gain actionable insights to apply climate-smart technologies in education, research, and agricultural practices.

Be part of a movement to shape the future of sustainable farming for Missouri and beyond.

Confirm your participation today

Please register and indicate your participation by March 24, 2025.

 

Research Day will focus on research presentation, panel, and group discussion.

Registration and abstract submission: Registration and Abstract Link (Form)

 

Have questions and need more information: zhoujianf@missouri.edu | shannond@missouri.edu | ken.sudduth@usda.gov | fofdt@missouri.edu

Build Digital Agriculture Community To Support Local Stakeholders

Technology Innovations

Transfer conventional farming to the smart farming that is efficient, sustainable and profitable

Community Involvement

Community of science and technology supports community of farmers, producers and stakeholders.

Go Sustainable and Smart

Digital agriculture aims for climate resilience and sustainability, making a smart farming

Stay Connected!

Together, let’s cultivate resilience, innovation, and sustainability.