Ellis Co. Extension

Trying to stay up-to-date on precision agriculture and the potential efficiencies they present can be challenging for growers.

In an effort to keep farmers informed a precision agriculture technology program will be conducted in Hays on Friday, March 4th. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. The program starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 12 noon in the Ellis County Extension Office back meeting room, 601 Main Street, Hays.

K-State Speakers and topics:
• GPS Overview & Economics of Swath Control, Lucas Haag, Extension Agronomist
• Precision Planting Technology – A.J. Sharda, Agricultural Engineer
• Big Data Implications for Farmers – Terry Griffin, Agricultural Economist
• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Applications in Agriculture, Brian McCornack, Field Crop Entomologist
• Industry session

The cost is a $5.00 fee for lunch. RSVPs are requested by Monday, February 29. There must be a minimum of 12 people pre-registered to have the program. Call (785) 628-9430 any time and a leave message at Ext. 1 or email Theresa at [email protected].