The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will be updating the datum used for GPS in 2026, but what does this really mean for precision agriculture? The experts behind the NovAtel receivers that support many of today’s equipment OEMs will present on what this means for farmers and how farmers, dealers and OEMs can prepare for the upcoming changes.

When: Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT.   Register for Free Here

Join Us to Learn:

  • What are datums?
  • What is changing?
  • What impacts will it have in the field?
  • What can be done to prepare

This session was designed for North American farmers who use GPS/GNSS, agricultural dealer staff who sell and support farmers with their GPS/GNSS systems, as well as OEMs and technology providers looking to understand what impact these changes could have.

Don't miss out on learning how these changes could affect you! 

Interested but unsure if you can attend live? Register to receive first access to the video recording.

This webinar was brought to you by Precision Farming Dealer and Hexagon.

Email Kim Schmidt at Precision Farming Dealer with any questions about the webinar.

Meet the Speakers


Chad Hudepohl Hexagon

Chad Huedepohl— Portfolio Marketing Manager, Agriculture Hexagon

Chad brings a wealth of experience to the field of precision farming. With over two decades of experience in precision farming, he has worked with all levels of the industry, from farmers and dealers to OEMs. At Hexagon, Chad has worked with OEMs, supporting their advancement in GPS and autonomous technologies and now manages the agriculture portfolio to make sure our solutions align with the ever growing needs of the industry. .

Luis Ros Valiente, PhD.

Luis Ros Valiente, PhD. — Agriculture Customer Project Manager

Luis is a leading expert at Hexagon, with over 15 years of experience and a Master’s and PhD in Survey and Geodesy. he has a deep knowledge of GNSS (GPS) infrastructure and PPP and RTK correction networks. Currently, he helps agriculture OEMs integrate precision agriculture technology into their equipment, ensuring that farmers and equipment dealers across North America can benefit from the latest tech advancements.