FarmBits

This week, FarmBits hosts Katie Bathke and Victor Ferreira welcome Dr. Qingshan Wei from North Carolina State University to discuss his efforts in innovative plant sensor design. Dr. Wei is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering where his research focuses on developing next-generation field deployable molecular imaging, sensing, and diagnostic tools for plants and humans. Listen here as we dive into varying sensor technology that is transforming traditional diagnostic tests to rapid field detection and plant health monitoring for a variety of abiotic and biotic stressors. Be sure to tune in to this exploratory episode to learn more about the cutting edge sensor technology within agricultural pest management.



Contact Information:

E-mail: qwei3@ncsu.edu

Twitter: @SensorNCSU

@NC_PSI

@NCStateEngr



FarmBits Contact Information:

E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFar

In this episode of FarmBits, Rana and Katie explore the role of IoT (Internet of Things) in enhancing agricultural security. From smart sensors and biophysical authentications, IoT technologies are transforming how farmers safeguard their crops and livestock. Learn how these innovative tools are being designed to provide real-time monitoring, prevent threats like theft, and ensure the integrity of food production. Join us as we discuss the future of IoT in securing sustainable and efficient farming practices with Dr. Nirnimesh Ghose, an assistant professor from UNL's school of computing.



Contact Information:

E-mail: nghose@unl.edu

Website: https://cse.unl.edu/~nghose/



FarmBits Contact Information:

E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits

Rana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-farrasati-945aa5141/

Katie's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bathke-a15082246/



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This week, FarmBits hosts Rana Farrasati and Katie Bathke welcome Talon Mues from University of Nebraska – Lincoln's Plant Pathology Department to talk about chemigation technology for plant pathogen studies in irrigated corn production. Talon is a research technician and graduate student with a passion for leveraging research within disease management based on growers experiences. His work with grower's across the state of Nebraska helping address questions in disease onset, application, and management. We also dive into Nebraska's work of pathogen genetic diversity in the Great Plains. Tune in to this exciting episode to learn more about the several applications of technology within agricultural pest management.



Contact Information:

E-mail: tmues3@unl.edu

Twitter: @Talon_Mues



FarmBits Contact Information:

E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits

Rana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-farrasati-945aa5141/

Katie's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bathke-a15082246/





Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

In this episode of the FarmBits podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ketut Bagus P. Putra, solutions engineer at Koidra specializing in developing novel wireless sensor hardware and system architecture for environmental monitoring in agriculture. Dr. Putra shares his journey into digital agriculture, exploring the transformative role of IoT software in horticultural crops within greenhouses, and how Koidra's innovative IoT solutions, like DataPilot and KoPilot, empower growers to optimize their greenhouse operations through data-driven decision-making. We dive into the challenges of IoT adoption, the specific crops benefiting from these technologies, and the potential for improving labor efficiency and yields. Tune in to learn how IoT is reshaping sustainable agriculture and what skills are crucial for the next generation of agricultural technologists.



Contact Information:

E-mail: hello@koidra.ai / ketut.putra@koidra.ai

Website: https://www.koidra.ai/

Recent research: https://homegrownchallenge.ca/grantees/autonomous-controlled-environment-system-for-year-round-berry-production/



FarmBits Contact Information:

E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits

Rana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-farrasati-945aa5141/

Deepak's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-ghimire/



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On this week's episode of the FarmBits podcast, Camila and Victor are joined by Ankita Kalra, a dual PhD candidate in the Departments of Biological Systems Engineering and Computer Science Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ankita focuses on the applications of computer vision and AI in agriculture. In this episode, Ankita shares her current research on developing AI-driven solutions for precision agriculture. One of her key projects is the AIR-N: AI-Enabled Robotic Precision Nitrogen Management Platform. This project aims to optimize nitrogen application in corn fields using advanced AI and robotic systems to enhance crop yield and resource efficiency. Ankita Kalra, Graduate Research Assistant , University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Contact Information:
E-mail: akalra2@huskers.unl.edu
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitakalra
Website: http://ankitakalra.com


FarmBits Contact Information:
E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits
Camila's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/camila-chiaranda-rodrigues-328018154
Victor's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-de-sousa-ferreira-32877484/

Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.