New Insights at Precision Ag Conference

By Scout Nelson

The 2025 Nebraska Precision Agriculture Conference, themed “Back to Basics,” will take place on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Hall County Extension Office on Grand Island. The event aims to help attendees understand both the newest precision agriculture tools and the fundamental agronomic practices that make those tools effective.

Nebraska Extension invites consultants, educators, students, and agricultural professionals to attend this day-long learning experience. The event combines research-based information with hands-on strategies that support efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.

“Precision ag was built to help producers make smarter choices,” said Dirk Charlson, Nebraska Extension educator and conference coordinator. “With technology changing so fast, it’s important to pause and focus on the foundational practices that truly make a difference.”

Speakers from across Nebraska’s agricultural industry and universities will share insights on planter technology, irrigation systems, nutrient management, weed control, precision conservation, artificial intelligence applications, and more. The goal is to help participants understand how to apply precision systems in practical and economically meaningful ways.

“This program goes beyond simply highlighting the latest tech,” Charlson added. “It’s about understanding how to use precision systems effectively — in ways that make both agronomic and economic sense.”

The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Registration costs $50, including lunch, and a free virtual participation option is available. Attendees are encouraged to register online by Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Certified crop advisors and agronomists will have the opportunity to earn four continuing education units (CEUs) in precision agriculture.

The event is hosted in partnership with the Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska GIS/LIS Association. For additional details, participants may contact Dirk Charlson at 402-460-0742.

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