The University of Missouri’s Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center (DAREC) is hosting its second Digital Agriculture Symposium, “Empowering Agriculture Using AI and Digital Agriculture Technology” in April.

“The landscape of agriculture is changing rapidly as digital technology advances,” said Jianfeng Zhou, associate professor of Agricultural Systems Technology in MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. “We are delighted to be able to share these advances and some of our research in that space and help Missouri’s agricultural producers make informed decisions about incorporating these new technologies into their farming practices.”

The symposium consists of a full day of presentations, panels, a poster competition and social events and will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  April 11 at Memorial Union North, Room 201 on the University of Missouri campus. According to Zhou, organizers are working to build a symposium that will bring together experts in digital agriculture technology and shape future agricultural systems using artificial intelligence.

Registration information, poster presentation registration and a further schedule details can be found on the DAREC website.

Founded in 2024, DAREC aims to be at the forefront of advancing digital agriculture alongside collaborators across CAFNR, Mizzou, USDA-ARS and Missouri. It is dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural practices with cutting-edge digital technologies and artificial intelligence. DAREC’s goal is to transform traditional agriculture into an efficient, sustainable and globally competitive system. It strives to set new standards in agricultural innovation, productivity and environmental stewardship.