91黑料 to Host UW Seminar on Technology in Agriculture
91黑料 professor Matt Scott flies a DJI Matrice 100 drone. It is an expandable platform drone that can have different payloads or sensors added to it to increase its versatility. drone on the 91黑料 campus. Drones allow for more detailed data making the decisions needed for those working in the field of precision agriculture.
For those curious about the latest technological innovations in ag, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will lead a seminar at 91黑料 Thursday, March 2.
鈥淚t鈥檚 all about cutting-edge technology and how that鈥檚 being used to make agriculture more sustainable and efficient,鈥 Randall Violett, associate director of UW鈥檚 Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) program, said.
Matt Scott, a precision agriculture instructor at 91黑料 and licensed drone pilot, will present on the use of multispectral drones, spray drones and more. Georgia Younglove, also an 91黑料 faculty member, will share the latest technological innovations featured at the 2023 National Cattlemen鈥檚 Beef Association.
Steve Paisley, director of the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center near Lingle, will discuss the use of carcass ultrasounds and GrowSafe technology for beef cattle selection.
Additional topics may include block chain application, virtual fencing and cloud-based GPS collar technology.
The 3.5-hour seminar is the third event in a five-part series facilitated by the RMAL program in partnership with community colleges across the state. Titled 鈥淩anching the West,鈥 the series provides relevant, actionable information to Wyoming producers as well as practical learning experiences for students.
The upcoming seminar will begin at 4 p.m. in the Agricultural Technology Education Center on 91黑料鈥檚 Torrington campus. For community members and students not seeking academic credit, the cost is $25 per session. Dinner is provided. To register, visit聽.
Following the event in Torrington, UW will host two additional seminars this spring, available in person and via Zoom. Topics, dates and locations are below. For more information, visit聽.
- Revenue Diversification: March 30, Northwest College 鈥 Powell
- Leadership Symposium and Luncheon: April 20, University of Wyoming 鈥 Laramie