Episode 126 - The next generation of IoT in agriculture

In the next generation of agriculture, IoT technology is transforming how farmers manage their operations more efficiently. By using smart sensors and devices, farmers can monitor soil moisture levels, track weather conditions, control irrigation systems remotely, and even predict their yield. This data-driven approach helps optimize water usage, improve crop growth and yield. On this episode of Farmbits, we are joined by Dr. Xin Qiao, an Associate Professor at the Panhandle Research & Extension Center. Dr. Qiao, along with his colleagues at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and beyond, shares his groundbreaking work in IoT applications for agriculture. His research focuses on using IoT to help growers manage their fields more efficiently, from optimizing irrigation to predicting crop yields. Tune in to learn more about how IoT technology is revolutionizing agriculture, the challenges faced, and the future prospects for next-generation farming! (Company) Contact Information: E-mail: [e-mail] Twitter: https://x.com/PhrecIrrigation Website: https://phrec-irrigation.com/#/ FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: [e-mail] Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits Rana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-farrasati-945aa5141/ Camila's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/camila-chiaranda-rodrigues-328018154 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.