Program & Schedule

2025 Sustainable Agronomy Conference (SAC)
Free Virtual Webinar Series | July 9 - July 20, 2025

Hosted by: American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). FREE for everyone! Attend all sessions to earn up to 8.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The Sustainable Agronomy Conference (SAC) is a free virtual event designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge for agribusiness professionals and growers. The conference is an educational multi-webinar program consisting of a series of 8 webinars spread over an 8-week period.

2025 Program at a Glance

• Day 1 – Wednesday, July 9 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

• Day 2 – Wednesday, July 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

• Day 3 – Wednesday, July 23 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

• Day 4 – Wednesday, July 30 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Day 1: Precision Tech, AI, and Digital Agronomy

Wednesday, July 9 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Explore how AI, automation, and digital tools are transforming modern agriculture. Sessions will cover the latest innovations in precision ag, sensors, and automation to enhance farm efficiency and decision-making.

Session 1 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT
Topic: How AI and Precision Agriculture Enhance Farm Decision-Making and Efficiency
Speakers: Dr. Jing Zhou, Oregon State University and Dr. Deepak Joshi, Kansas State University.

Session 2 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT
Topic: Sensors, Automation, and Digital Agronomy: What’s Next?
Speakers: Chad Yagow, Verdant Robotics and Rhishi Pethe, Metal Dog Labs

Day 2: Regenerative Agriculture, Agroforestry & Monitoring Success

Wednesday, July 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Learn how regenerative practices and agroforestry can be scaled effectively and how soil testing helps track the long-term impact of management changes. These sessions will provide insights into sustainable land stewardship and ecosystem resilience.

Session 3 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT
Topic: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture and Agroforestry: From Concept to Practice
Speakers: Dr. Rob Myers, Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Kelsi Stubblefield, Center for Agroforestry, University of Missouri–Columbia

Session 4 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT
Topic: Soil Testing: Monitoring Management Changes Over Time
Speakers: Lance Gunderson, Regen Ag Lab and Dr. John Newstead, Delta-T Devices

Day 3: Water & Weed Management for Climate Resilience

Wednesday, July 23 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Addressing two critical challenges in agriculture—water and weed management—this day will focus on strategies for mitigating drought and excess moisture, as well as effective, integrated approaches for controlling weeds in a changing climate.

Session 5 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT
Topic: Water Resilience in Agriculture: Managing Scarcity & Excess
Speakers: Lucas Borras, Corteva and Brian W. Pusch, Microbes BioSciences

Session 6 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT
Topic: Integrated Weed Management: Challenges and Solutions
Speakers: Dr. Arti Singh, Iowa State University, and Dr. Sarah Lancaster, Kansas State University.

Day 4: Agronomic Myth-Busting and Top Discoveries

Wednesday, July 30 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

From fact to fiction, this day takes on common agronomic myths, like how biologicals work in the soil, whether sustainable practices fit into conventional systems, and if fertilizer is the only path to maximum yield. Then, we’ll wrap up the series with key discoveries and practical innovations shaping the future of agronomy.

Session 7 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT
Topic: Debunking Myths in Agronomy: What Works and What Doesn’t?
Speakers: Al Toops, BioTech Innovations and David Knaus, Apical

Session 8 -12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT
Topic: Top Agronomic Discoveries and Solutions: What We’ve Learned
Speakers: Dr. Sandya Kesoju – 2023-25 President of Western Society of Crop Science (WSCS) and Dr. Jagman Dhillon, 2025 President for the Southern Branch (SBASA).

CEUs Available

Earn up to 8.0 CEUs by attending all sessions.
CEU categories and final credits will be posted after the event concludes.