Precision Agriculture Workshop
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Description:
The Precision Agriculture Workshop is an educational activity conducted periodically
by faculty and staff of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A
combination of lectures and hands-on exercises allows participants to
learn about the newest developments in precision
agriculture (site-specific crop management). During each workshop, various systems and methods are reviewed,
and their value for Nebraska producers is evaluated. Statewide
educators, agribusiness representatives and crop producers are the
target audience for this workshop. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cooperative Extension is responsible for marketing, facilitating and
evaluating this educational program.
Instructors and Facilitators:
- Viacheslav Adamchuk, Biological Systems Engineering, Extension Precision Agriculture Engineer
- Richard Ferguson, Agronomy and Horticulture, Extension Soil Fertility Specialist
- Achim Dobermann, Agronomy and Horticulture, Extension Soil Fertility/Nutrient Management Specialist
- Charles Shapiro, Northeast Research and Extension Center, Extension Soils Scientist
- Maribeth Milner, Agronomy and Horticulture, GIS Specialist/Soil Scientist
- Paul Jasa, Biological Systems Engineering, Extension Engineer
- David Varner, Southeast Research and Extension Center, Extension Educator
- Glewen Keith, Southeast Research and Extension Center, Extension Educator
Offerings:
- December 10, 2004 (Lincoln, NE - Advanced Level)
- November 15, 2004 (Norfolk, NE - Intermediate Level)
- Februuary 2, 2004 (Grand Island, NE - Intermediate Level)
- December 15, 2003 (Lincoln, NE - Advanced Level)
- March 14-15, 2003 (Lincoln, NE - Comprehensive)
Contact Information:
Viacheslav Adamchuk
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering
Phone: (402) 472-8431
E-mail: vadamchuk2@unl.edu
Home page: http://bse.unl.edu/adamchuk