2026 Southwest Ag Summit

Course Name: Innovations in Weed Control Technology

Module 1: 

Education and Outreach Research: Grower-Focused Field Trials with Robotic Lettuce Weeders/Thinners.  

Dr. Mazin Saber, University of Arizona, Yuma County Cooperative Extension,  Associate in Extension/Weed Management

Sharpshooter: The Future Isn't Spraying, It's Aiming. 

Roy Martinez, Professional Ag Sales Manager Verdant Robotics

Module 2:

From Algorithms to Acres: Evaluating Emerging Weed Control Technologies.

Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie, Assistant Professor, Cornell University

UAV Application Logistics

Dr. Liberty Galvin, Assistant Professor of Extension Weed Science and Precision Weed Management, Oklahoma State University 

Module 3: 

Laser Weeder G2: Yield Impacts and Unmatched Precision in the Desert.

Tom Michalk, Territory Manager Carbon Robotics

Ecorobotix-2nd Yuma Season and Experiences using ARA.

Katerina Lee, Crop Care Manager, North America-Ecorobotix 

Course Number: CA# DPR-XXXX-26, 2.0 CEU's (Other), AZDA # XXXXX, 2.0 CEU's, CCA # SS XXXXX, 2.0 CEU's (IPM) 

CEU Credits: This course is accredited by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Arizona Department of Agriculture and Certified Crop Adviser.

Course availability will be through the end of the year and will be removed December 31st 2026.