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Join us as we take a 360° view into emerging agriculture technologies by tackling one topic from two perspectives each month. One perspective will come from an N.C. PSI affiliated faculty or other NC State expert while the other comes from an external expert, from farmers to biotech companies.

Hosted by Adrian Percy, Executive Director, N.C. PSI

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Precision Progress: Advancing Weed Control with AI-Driven Robotics

LABOR SHORTAGES (PT. 2)
November 26, 2024 | 14 minutes

Anders Brevik, CEO of Kilter, discusses how AI and robotics are reshaping agriculture to help farmers overcome critical challenges like labor shortages and environmental sustainability. He reveals how Kilter’s innovative new product combines AI with advanced nozzle technology to deliver precise herbicide application, dramatically improving selectivity and minimizing chemical use. Tune in to discover how these cutting-edge technologies are driving the future of more efficient and sustainable farming. 

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New Technology Tackles Labor Challenges for Specialty Crop Growers

LABOR SHORTAGES (PT. 1)
November 7, 2024 | 14 minutes

Dr. Emmanuel Torres Quezada, researcher at the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative, explores the unique challenges faced by specialty crop farmers and the importance of focusing research on these high-value, high-return crops. He discusses how in-field robotics can help automate tasks like staking, decrease labor costs, and enhance sustainability, ultimately making fresh produce more accessible and affordable for consumers. 

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Activating Living Microbes: Expanding the Planting Window with Indigo Ag

BENEFICIAL MICROBES (PT. 2)
October 10, 2024 | 17 minutes

Jon Giebel from Indigo Ag discusses the role of biological seed treatments in sustainable agriculture. He explains how these living microbes can reduce carbon intensity and improve crop yields. John also introduces the CLIPS system,  an innovative technology designed to streamline the use of biologicals on the farm. This system stabilizes and facilitates the use of microbial treatments at planting time making them a more feasible option for large-scale farming operations. 

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About the Host

Adrian Percy, Executive Director N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

With more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural sector, Adrian Percy is an advocate of the need for and benefits of modern agriculture. He is also a strong proponent of developing and adopting new agricultural and food technologies that support global food security while conserving the environment and supporting rural community development.

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Precision Sensors: An Innovative Future for Agriculture

At the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative, NC State researchers are advancing sensor technology to help farmers face challenges like emerging plant diseases and climate change. 
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Faculty

CERSA Workshops Help Inform Regulatory Reform

With companies developing more crop-protecting treatments using techniques such as CRISPR genome editing, the time is right for reform of federal policies that govern these products, says the director of… 

Collaborators

Khara Grieger named co-Director of Outreach and Advocacy for the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein

n her role with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Proteins, Grieger will be working to better understand stakeholder and consumer perceptions and needs as they relate to alternative proteins and bringing this information back to the research teams.