A Pipeline Technology for a New Livestock Industry: The PigLife Dataset
The PigLife data set, developed under AIFARMS, is a first-of-its-kind benchmark made to train computer vision (CV) systems on pig tracking, furnishing the agricultural industry with accessible and revolutionary optimization.
From Dirt to Data: Precision Agriculture at the Data-Intensive Farm Management Project
As a professor of agricultural economics and CDA faculty affiliate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the program leader of the Data-Intensive Farm Management (DIFM) project, Dr. David Bullock has spent years leveraging precision agriculture to develop the DIFM initiative. In this article by ODSR, Bullock shares how his work combines on-farm experiments, data science, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to help farmers make better farm management decisions.
Against the Grain: Dr. Salah Issa on Innovating Ag Safety
As a researcher in the Agricultural Engineering department, Extension specialist, and CDA faculty affiliate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Salah Issa has spent over a decade advancing agricultural safety. In this article by ODSR, Salah shares how his work blends research, hands-on training, and emerging technologies like machine learning (ML) to prevent injuries on farms.
When Robots Meet Horseradish: A Ph.D. Student’s Mission Toward Sustainable Solutions for Small-Scale Farming
Under the mentorship of his advisor, CDA Affiliate Dr. Sunoj Shajahan, PhD student Sandesh Poudel is working to develop an autonomous robotic system for in-field sustainable farming solutions. In this article, Poudel and Shajahan discuss the gaps in technological innovation for specialty crops and the approach they are taking to address them.
From Golden Tiger to Illini: ACES brings together students from across the country for summer program
Learn more about Kyeaira Faustin’s experience in the CDA REU program in this article written by the College of ACES at the U. of I.
Transforming Agriculture with AI
This NCSA feature story showcasing the myriad ways in which CDA is harnessing and championing the power of AI in our collaborative efforts.
Where Technology, Agriculture and Young Minds Meet
This summer, we welcomed the largest CDA REU cohort in our 4-year history. Students got to experience how advanced technology is transforming traditional agricultural practices.
NCSA and I-Sci Explorers Inspiring Kids in STEAM
Through the I-Sci Explorers program at UIUC, CDA’s Christina Tucker and Isabella Condotta teaches third-graders about digital agriculture.
The Future of Digital Agriculture
The Center for Digital Agriculture showcased the many advancements in digital agriculture during its annual conference.
Five Years of Success with CDA
Since its launch in 2018, CDA has grown tremendously. Check out some key milestones from the last five years.