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 # 26402, 2.0 CEU's, CCA # SS 60972, 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.
The course contains video, requiring a computer that can play audio and video.
Contact and technical support: Robert Masson, masson@arizona.edu.