Farmer Jon Walz from Stapleton, Neb., was one of 35 producers involved in the Precision Nitrogen Project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The project is funded by a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grant evaluating various technologies to improve nitrogen use efficiency.
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.