FarmBits Nebraska Extension Digital Agriculture
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The realm of digital agriculture is ever evolving at a pace that can be challenging to keep up with. Our mission is to help navigate these technologies by discussing current and honest information about these technologies to best integrate them into resilient strategies. The "FarmBits" podcast will explore topics in digital agriculture in a well-rounded and accessible way, taking the shine off of new technologies through interviews with academic experts, farmers, and industry specialists.
Released every Thursday
Product of Nebraska Extension
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Episode 125 - IoT at Agronomy Environment.
Joshua Dotto is a highly passionate engineer with 2+ years of experience in embedded hardware, sensors, backend databases, web dashboard development, and wireless communication technologies that power Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Visit Joshua’s website https://jdotto.dev to learn more! Email: jdotto2@unl.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-dotto/
Current title: Robotics Software Engineer at Machine Automation and Agricultural Robotics (MAARS) Lab
Education Level: Master of Science in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Computer Science and Engineering focus, specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT). -
Episode 124: Accessibility and Feasibility meet IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that are connected to the internet and can exchange data with other devices and systems. IoT devices can include household objects, sensors, cameras, and controllers, among others. On this week's episode to kick off the summer 2024 series, Katie and Deepak met with Nipuna Chamara, postdoctoral research at Biological Systems Engineering department, UNL to talk about the Internet of Things (IoT) and it's application in agriculture. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about how IOT works as well as the current advancements, challenges, and future prospects withing IOT use for advancement in agriculture.
Guest Contact Information:
E-mail: nabeysingheherathm2@huskers.unl.edu
FarmBits Contact Information:
E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits
Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bathke-a15082246/
Deepak's Twitter: https://twitter.com/agrideepak093
Deepak's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-ghimire
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. -
Episode 123 - Soil Health is for Everyone
In this episode, we're having an interesting conversation with Extension Educator Dr. Katja Koehler-Cole about soil health and the enrollment of cover crops, which is a hot topic in agronomy. She also explains some cool aspects of how the University of Nebraska - Lincoln is involved in sharing information about soil health through the Crop Watch portal, giving us the latest news relevant to the agriculture community across Nebraska. Take some time and join Ana and Katie in this engaging conversation with Dr. Katja. 🌱🌳🎙🎧
FarmBits Contact Information:
E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits
Co-host 1 Twitter: @AnaClarGom
Co-host 1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-clara-gomes-6b87097a/ -
Episode 122: Capturing Carbon with Agoro
Welcome back to another episode of the FarmBits podcast! This week Katie and Deepak were joined by John Shanahan, the head of science for Agoro Carbon Alliance. A company that strives to provide science-based carbon solutions to the agricultural community. John shares with us the ins and out of what Agoro Carbon Alliance is all about specifically highlighting the collaborative efforts to help educate, quantify, and market soil carbon in agriculture. Tune is this week to learn all about the science behind how Agoro Carbon Alliance
(Company) Contact Information:
E-mail: john.shanahan@agorocarbon.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgoroCarbonUS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoro-carbon-alliance-us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgoroCarbonUS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agorocarbonus/
FarmBits Contact Information:
E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits
Deepak's Twitter: https://twitter.com/agrideepak093
Deepak's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-ghimire
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. -
Episode 121: Sowing the Seeds for Space
On this week's episode of the FarmBit's podcast, Deepak and Katie were joined by Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul, a plant molecular biologist and the Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR) at the University of Florida. She is also a Research Professor in the department of Horticultural Sciences, program of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology. Be sure to listen here as we discuss her research on the topic of plant gene expression in response to spaceflight and exploratory environments. Tune in to this week's episode to hear how Dr. Paul and her team revolutionized the ability to grow plants under cosmic circumstances.
Contact Information:
E-mail: alp@ufl.edu
Website: Space Plants Lab - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS (ufl.edu)
FarmBits Contact Information:
E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits
Deepak's Twitter: https://twitter.com/agrideepak093
Deepak's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-ghimire
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. -
Episode 120: Rapid Soil Sensing Tool Contribution to Carbon Market
Hey everyone! In this episode, we've got a special treat for you. Rana and Ana had an enlightening chat with Omar Murad, a Postdoc Student at UNL, all about the fascinating world of the rapid soil sensing tool and its contribution to the carbon market. They dive into how carbon works, explore methods and technology of penetrometers to measure carbon in the soil, and even touch on the intriguing concept of the carbon market. Plus, Omar generously shares insights from his work at the University of Nebraska Lincoln with anyone that interested in soil carbon. Trust us, you don't want to miss this riveting discussion! Tune in for more and let's unravel the quest for carbon together! 🌳🌱🔍
#carbonmarket
#sustainability
Omar Murad Contact Information:
E-mail: omurad2@unl.edu / 5353murad@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-omar-faruk-murad-ph-d-92a7a04a/
Website: https://bse.unl.edu/faculty/mohammad-omar-faruk-murad
FarmBits Contact Information:
E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits
Rana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrasati?lang=en
Rana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-farrasati-945aa5141/
Ana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-clara-gomes-6b87097a/
Ana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnaClarGom
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.