Join us on Apr. 11 and 12, 2024 for the 2024 ASABE North Central Regional Section Meeting, hosted by the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at South Dakota State University.
This event promises to be an engaging and informative gathering for agricultural and biosystems engineering professionals.
Event Highlights
- Technical Presentations: Explore the latest research and advancements in agricultural and biosystems engineering through technical presentations by industry experts and academic scholars.
- Industry Updates: Stay informed about the latest trends, innovations and developments shaping the agricultural engineering landscape with insightful industry updates.
- Greetings and Meetings: Connect with fellow professionals, colleagues and leaders in the field during networking sessions and meetings designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Social Networking: Enjoy opportunities for casual networking and socializing with peers and industry professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
- Tours: Take advantage of guided tours to explore cutting-edge facilities, research laboratories and agricultural engineering projects at South Dakota State University.
Keynote Speaker
ASABE President Dr. Dana Porter will serve as the keynote speaker during dinner on Apr. 11, 2024.
Dr. Porter's address promises to provide valuable insights and perspectives on the future of agricultural and biosystems engineering.
Dana Osborn Porter is the President of the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Dr. Porter is professor and associate head of the department of biological and agricultural engineering at Texas A&M University. In addition, she is the extension program leader for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Her integrated applied research and extension program in agricultural water management and irrigation emphasizes technologies and management for water-limited (quantity and quality) conditions. As extension program leader and associate department head, she advises and advocates for extension engineering professionals and programs.
Schedule
All activities are taking place at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center - Program Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 p.m. | Facility Tour | South Dakota Soybean Processors LLC, 100 Caspian Ave, Volga, SD 57071 |
| 3-4 p.m. | Facility Tour | Dakota Bioproducts Innovation Institute, 2301 Research Park Way, Brookings, SD 57006 |
| 12:30-4:30 p.m. | Facility Tour | EASYFIX USA, Tea, SD |
| 2-4 p.m. | Facility Tour | SD Mesonet and Green Infrastructure |
| 4-5:30 p.m. | Check-in | Hotel |
| 5:30–6 p.m. | Register for the event and social networking | Raven Atrium |
| 6–6:05 p.m. | Welcome Remarks | Raven Atrium |
| 6:05-7 p.m. | Dinner | Raven Atrium |
| 7–7:25 p.m. | Words from ASABE President Dr. Dana Porter | Raven Atrium |
| 7:25–7:45 p.m. | Open Discussion and Q/A | Raven Atrium |
| 7:45-7:50 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Raven Atrium |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m.–noon | Registration | Raven Precision Agriculture Center |
| 7:30–8 a.m. | Meet and Greet | Raven Precision Agriculture Center |
| 8-10 a.m. | Parallel Oral Sessions:
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| 10-10:30 a.m. | Break | SRPA 176 Foyer Area |
| 10:30-10:45 a.m. | SDSU Quarter Scale Presentation | SRPA 176 |
| 10:45-11 a.m. | SDSU JATEC | SRPA 176 |
| 11-11:15 a.m. | SDSU ABE GSA | SRPA 176 |
| 11:15-11:30 a.m. | ASABE YPC Presentation | SRPA 176 |
| 11:30 a.m.-noon | Panel Discussion – Heads (NCR Business Meeting - Future) | SRPA 176 |
| noon-1 p.m. | Lunch | SRPA 176 Foyer Area |
| 1–2 p.m. | Poster Session | Raven Atrium |
| 2-3 p.m. | Industry Updates
| SRPA 176 and refreshments will be available in the Foyer Area (Virtual Link) |
| 3–3:20 p.m. | Student Awards | SRPA 176 |
| 3:20-3:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks | SRPA 176 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Raven Precision Agriculture Center
The interactive map allows users to plot directions between buildings and show locations of highlighted features and services across the SDSU campus. Click on the image below to direct you to the SDSU interactive map.
Raven Precision Agriculture Center Parking Information
Please stay tuned for an email from Jaya Sayal to receive your electronic parking pass on April 12, 2024. You will need to print the pass and put it in your vehicle. You will park in the Northwest Corner opposite Raven Precision Ag Center on Medary Avenue Standard Commuter Parking lot. Refer to this parking map.
Other details will be on your parking pass. The SDSU interactive map also shows available parking lots.
Participating Societies/Universities
Registration Information
Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to connect, learn and grow within the agricultural engineering community. Registration details and additional information will be available soon.