Raven Industries Inc., in association with the South Dakota State University (SDSU), plans to establish a research development center within The Research Park in the university premises, in Brookings, S.D., to develop new precision agriculture technologies.
Raven Industries, South Dakota State University and the Research Park at South Dakota State University have announced the formation of a new partnership focused on research and development coupled with student experiential learning. The collaboration among the three entities, which will concentrate on precision agriculture and associated workforce development, will be located in the Research Park at SDSU.
Verdant Robotics showed off its new Sharpshooter at the FIRA Conference a few weeks ago. Dubbed the only robotic precision application system that aims before it shoots, Sharpshooter uses Bullseye Aim & Apply Technology.
The college offers an associate degree in Applied Science in Agriculture (60 credit hours). Students enrolled in this program may specialize in precision farming technology by selecting up to 15 credit hours in this area and agriculture business, sales and agronomy.
The college offers an AAS in Precision Agriculture and customized precision ag- related training for agricultural producers, insurance underwriters, equipment dealer and agricultural cooperative employees and others.
Offering training on Ag Leader, Trimble, Reichhardt, Norac and Integris Systems in twice yearly customer training events (spring/fall). Also offering individual training opportunities on any HTS Ag products and SMS software, year round.