Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag)

So wraps up another #unclimateweek #climateweeknyc. With 1,921 days to 1 January 2030, business leaders, NGOs, governments and members of civil society got together to take climate action (in some cases more talk about #climateaction than commitment to act). The last few days I attended a fantastic panel supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Al for Food + Ag. Start ups and cloud service provided demos of their software and solutions. specific for the food beverage retail industry. Important insight: as I have been saying for years, the public cares 10 times more about #health than #sustainability in the food they eat and leaders will be well-placed to connect dots here, especially as they are often obvious! #foodsystem is the pivot for health and sustainability, and the opportunity to highlight this is key. Lisbeth Kaufman Mike Lee Oisin Hanrahan Aigen Tastewise Keychain HowGood Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) Also at #regenhouse, a great Mock trial #greenwashing session led by lawyers to help the sector understand the impact of recent court cases and how to avoid pitfalls in communicating all the good work companies do to consumers who are increasingly interested. The well-known cases of The Coca-Cola Company , Tyson Food Company and Danone were examined. We also chatted about the change from #carbonneutral claims to more sophisticated ones with detailed assertions. The new The Carbon Trust label portfolio is a case in point. And with Amazon Climate pledge friendly ?? confirming earlier this week that products with CPF certifications like a label see 12% more sales than their counterparts ??, sustainability communications become even more vital in this space. So companies need to get it right and learn! Chipotle Mexican Grill ‘s own experience before the National Advertising Division for a Super Bowl ad was truly interesting! The ins and outs of #sustainabilitymarketing and #sustainabilitytransparency were super useful. Ramya Ravishankar HowGood Mike McGawn Jeff Warshafsky Proskauer Rose LLP Then… At the end of #CYNYC24 I attended a nature walk ?? with the Wovoka and his lovely family and a grouo of enthusiasts. We discussed the importance of #naturebasedsolutions in carbon markets to address both ceasing #deforestation as a priority #eudr and land, #biodiversity and #ecosystem #restoration. What a great week! Thank you The Carbon Trust for sending me and some of my colleagues! And on to #cop29 Tom Cumberlege Hugh Jones Tiphaine Aries Bob Burgoyne John Newton Sarah Laidler #productlabel #carboncredirs #regenerativeagriculture #nerzero #decarbonization #decarbonisation #energytransition

It is an honor to be featured in this article. Our progress in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) project is the result of efforts with Aarya Deb and the invaluable guidance of Prof. Dave Cappelleri. #PrecisionAgriculture #Robotics ?

I am proud of students Harsh Pathak, Md. Samiul Basir, Fabio Andres Castiblanco Rubio, Andrew Balmos, and Sneha Jha for their very good demos and posters and their active participation in the NSF site visit for Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) at University of Pennsylvania this week. I enjoyed re-connecting in-person with collaborators from University of Florida, University of California, Merced, and of course my friends and colleagues from Purdue University. Purdue Agriculture, Purdue University Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, #IoT, #agtech, #digitalagriculture, #sensors, #datapipeline, #AI

A great day in Philadelphia showcasing outcomes from the first four years of our NSF-funded Internet of Things for Precision Agriculture (IoT4Ag) Engineering Research Center ???????????????????????? Learn more: www.iot4ag.us UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Penn Engineering University of California, Merced Purdue University College of Engineering National Science Foundation (NSF)

We're thrilled to welcome Alan Gao to the IoT4Ag family! Alan, an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, joins us in contributing to soil sensor research alongside Dr. Paulo Arratia. His passion for sustainable technology shines through, and we're excited to have him on board to drive impactful research. Fun fact: Alan is a dedicated Tim Hortons fan and would 'go to war' for it! #IoT4Ag #Welcome #Research

We're proud to announce that Jerry Davis, a valued member of our Agricultural Systems Advisory Board, was awarded the Florida Farm Bureau Federation's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, at the 2024 State Annual Meeting. This recognition celebrates Jerry’s outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture and sustainable innovation. Watch this video to learn more about Jerry's impactful journey:?https://lnkd.in/eJFC8C8t Congratulations, Jerry! Your dedication is an inspiration to all of us in the IoT4Ag community. #IoT4Ag #Agriculture #Award #AgInnovation #FloridaFarmBureau

IoT4Ag’s latest research, featured in The New York Times, dives into the iconic tradition of preparing baseballs with specially sourced mud—and why it’s ripe for innovation. By applying cutting-edge technology & instrumentation, our team aims to understand the exquisite properties of this natural material. This project highlights how precision technology can be used to characterize soils and bring fresh solutions to even the oldest sports practices. Read more in the New York Times.

We are excited to welcome?Siming He?to the IoT4Ag team!??? Siming, an undergraduate at?University of Pennsylvania, is making strides in the field of?remote sensing technologies?for?forestry. Guided by Professor Pratik Chaudhari and Dean Vijay Kumar, he's applying his robotics expertise to tackle agricultural challenges. Fun fact: He’s also a passionate?soccer player!??? Join us in celebrating his journey and the impact he’s about to make. Welcome to the team, Siming! #IoT4Ag #RemoteSensing #Robotics #Agriculture #ForestryTech #PennEngineering #ClimateTech?

Please join us in welcoming Dieter Steinhauser to the IoT4Ag team! As a graduate student at the University of Florida, Dieter brings a strong interest in smart agricultural systems and is eager to contribute to the fourth agricultural revolution. His innovative spirit even extends to building his own condenser microphone, which he uses for calls and recordings. We’re thrilled to have him on board as we push the boundaries of agricultural technology together! #IoT4Ag #SmartAgriculture #AgriculturalTechnology #Welcome

Congrats Azar!!